United Arab Emirates e-Visa for Indian citizens
Indian passport holders can apply online and receive their United Arab Emirates e-visa in 24 hours. Stay up to 30 days. Total cost USD 130.
What Indian applicants need
- India passport valid 6+ months
- Recent digital photo (auto-captured)
- Travel dates (entry & exit)
- Accommodation in United Arab Emirates
- Last bank statement
- Return ticket (optional)
Fees
FAQ for Indian applicants
Can Indians get a UAE visa on arrival in 2026?+
Only with a valid US visa, US Green Card or UK/EU residence permit valid 6+ months. That grants 14 days on arrival, extendable once. Everyone else needs the pre-approved tourist visa.
Is a 30-day or 60-day UAE visa better for Indian travellers?+
For a first trip under three weeks, the 30-day visa is cheaper and approved just as reliably. Choose 60 days if you are visiting family or want buffer for extensions — the extension fee is higher than the initial upgrade.
Can my relative in Dubai sponsor me instead of a hotel?+
Yes. Your host uploads their Emirates ID and tenancy contract (Ejari). This replaces the hotel booking and is generally viewed positively for family visits.
What happens if my name has no surname on the passport?+
UAE systems require both a given name and a surname field. We mirror the passport MRZ exactly and repeat the given name in the surname field where the passport leaves it blank — filing it any other way triggers a mismatch at immigration.
How long does a UAE visa take from India?+
Most files are approved in 24–72 hours. Applications submitted Thursday evening usually clear the following Sunday because the UAE working week ends Friday.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for United Arab Emirates?+
Yes. Indian passport holders need a E-Visa to enter United Arab Emirates. It can be applied for entirely online through Vizaezy and is typically issued in 24 hours.
How long does the United Arab Emirates visa take for Indian applicants?+
Median processing time is 24 hours from the moment your documents are submitted. Vizaezy tracks your application against the government portal in real time.
How much does a United Arab Emirates visa cost from India?+
Total cost is USD 130 — that's USD 60 in government fees plus USD 70 for Vizaezy's service. Government fees are non-refundable, our service fee is refunded if the visa is denied.
How long can Indian citizens stay in United Arab Emirates?+
The E-Visa permits a stay of up to 30 days and is valid for 60 days from issue.
What documents do Indian applicants need?+
A passport valid for at least 6 months, a recent passport-style photo, travel dates, accommodation details and proof of funds. Vizaezy auto-extracts your passport fields on-device — no manual data entry required.
Indian passport holders make up the largest single group of UAE tourist-visa applicants. Unless you hold a US visa, US Green Card or UK/EU residence permit (which unlocks a 14-day visa on arrival), you need a pre-approved tourist visa before you board.
Eligibility criteria for Indian applicants
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Passport validity | 6 months beyond arrival dateHand-written or damaged passports are rejected at scan stage |
| Visa on arrival | Only with a valid US visa, US Green Card, or UK/EU residence permit (6+ months)14 days, extendable once for 14 days |
| Sponsor or hotel | Confirmed hotel booking, or host's Emirates ID + tenancy contract |
| Funds | Around USD 1,500–2,000 visible across the last 3 monthsNo official minimum, but thin statements slow verification |
| Return ticket | Confirmed onward or return flight within visa validity |
United Arab Emirates visa cost breakdown from India
| Government / immigration feePaid directly to the issuing authority — non-refundable | USD 60 |
| Vizaezy service feeDocument review, filing and tracking — refunded on eligible rejection | USD 70 |
| Optional 60-day upgradeRecommended for family visits | USD 55 |
| Indicative total (all items above) | USD 185 |
Overstay fines are AED 50 per day and are paid at the airport, not to Vizaezy.
How Indian citizens apply, step by step
- 1
Confirm which route applies to you
Same dayWe check your passport plus any US/UK/EU visa pages to decide between visa on arrival and a pre-approved e-Visa.
- 2
Upload passport, photo and stay proof
10 minutesColour scan of the data page, white-background photo, and either the hotel booking or your host's Emirates ID and tenancy contract.
- 3
Specialist file review
2–4 hoursA specialist checks name order against the passport MRZ — the single most common cause of UAE rejections for Indian applicants.
- 4
Filing and approval
24–72 hoursWe file through the licensed channel and send the approved e-Visa PDF by email and WhatsApp.
Consular & embassy contacts for Indian citizens
Embassy of India, Plot 10, Sector W-59/02, Diplomatic Area, Abu Dhabi
Travel insurance proof is enforced more strictly for Indian citizens this quarter; minimum cover is USD 30,000.
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