United Arab Emirates Visa

• Yes, all Indian passport holders require a visa to visit Dubai. A Dubai tourist visa for is most appropriate for Indians travelling to the UAE for recreational purposes such as holidaying, sightseeing, or even short family visits. The type of Dubai visa for Indians will depend on several factors such as nationality, purpose of your planned visit and duration. Indian passport holders travelling to UAE for tourist purposes can apply for Dubai visa online. Once your tourist visa for Dubai from India is approved, you will receive the approved visa copy via email.

• Yes, Citizens of few countries do not require advance visa arrangements to enter the UAE and can obtain a Dubai visa on arrival. Indian nationals holding a normal passport and a valid Visa, or a Green Card issued by the USA, or UK or EU Residency, can obtain a Dubai Tourist visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days. The US Visa, the Green Card, the UK Resident Permit and the EU Resident Permit must be valid for at least six months from the date of arrival into the UAE. The Dubai visa on arrival will be valid for 14 days, extendable for a similar period one time only. The validity of the passport must be not less than six months and the fee for an entry permit will be Dirham 100 (Rs 1,750).

The following documents are required to avail your Dubai Tourist Visa online:

• Scanned colour copy of your passport
• Scanned coloured photograph with white background
• Scanned colour copy of your pan card

To enable the authorities to process your application, you must clearly state:

• why are you visiting Dubai
• how long you intend to stay in Dubai
• how will you support yourself during your time in Dubai
• what is the purpose of your visit to Dubai
• type of passport you hold and for how long it is valid
• where do you intend to travel following your visit to Dubai
• if you have a permit to enter the country you intend to travel to after your stay in Dubai

Dubai Visa Price for Indian Citizens: