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United Arab Emirates visa requirementsFor Indian citizens

TourismOrdinary passportBy air

eVisa required

Where you live:General rule

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Arrange your eVisa before departure.

For tourism in United Arab Emirates, ordinary passport holders from India need an eVisa before travel. ICP lists tourist-visa stay options of 30, 60 or 90 days, depending on the product. For the five-year multiple-entry tourist visa, it sets a maximum of 90 days per visit and 180 days per year. These are different visa products, so check the stay limit and validity shown on your issued permission and count earlier visits where applicable.

eVisa applicationView entry steps
Passport validity
At least 6 months after arrival
Your permitted stay
Check the permission granted at entry

Apply for your eVisa

Prepare your documents, submit your application, and check your approval before travel.

  1. Prepare your application

    A licensed tourism establishment must submit your tourist-visa application through ICP. Channels include the official website or smart application and authorized typing or tourism offices. The sponsor, booking conditions and eligibility depend on the visa product; check the issuing service before paying.

  2. Submit through the official channel

    Use UAE tourist visa. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.

  3. Review the decision before departure

    Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.

eVisa application

Check your stay and passport validity

Enter your arrival and departure dates to count your stay and check how long your passport must stay valid.

Travel preparation checklist

Check each item’s requirement level and the conditions that apply.

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Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.

Entry conditions and exceptions

Check whether these rules affect your eligibility, application, or arrival.

Tourist visa stay limits depend on the permit

ICP lists tourist-visa stay options of 30, 60 or 90 days, depending on the product. For the five-year multiple-entry tourist visa, it sets a maximum of 90 days per visit and 180 days per year. These are different visa products, so check the stay limit and validity shown on your issued permission and count earlier visits where applicable.

Official guidance

A qualifying document may allow visa on arrival in Dubai

The Government of Dubai lists a 14-day visa on arrival for Indian ordinary-passport holders with a valid US visit visa, US Green Card, or UK/EU residence visa; the passport and qualifying document must meet its six-month validity conditions. If you do not meet this condition, arrange a tourist or visit visa in advance. This option is stated for Dubai; check the entry conditions for your UAE arrival point.

Official guidance

United Arab Emirates travel essentials

Capital
Abu Dhabi
Currency
AED
Calling code
+971

United Arab Emirates entry questions

Do Indian citizens need a visa for United Arab Emirates?

For tourism in United Arab Emirates, ordinary passport holders from India need an eVisa before travel. ICP lists tourist-visa stay options of 30, 60 or 90 days, depending on the product. For the five-year multiple-entry tourist visa, it sets a maximum of 90 days per visit and 180 days per year. These are different visa products, so check the stay limit and validity shown on your issued permission and count earlier visits where applicable.

How much passport validity do I need?

At least 6 months after arrival.

How long can I stay in United Arab Emirates?

ICP lists tourist-visa stay options of 30, 60 or 90 days, depending on the product. For the five-year multiple-entry tourist visa, it sets a maximum of 90 days per visit and 180 days per year. These are different visa products, so check the stay limit and validity shown on your issued permission and count earlier visits where applicable.

What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?

This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.

Does my country of residence change the answer?

Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.

Official visa and entry guidance

Confirm United Arab Emirates’s requirements directly with government authorities.

UAE Government

Open UAE tourist visa

A licensed tourism establishment must submit your tourist-visa application through ICP. Channels include the official website or smart application and authorized typing or tourism offices. The sponsor, booking conditions and eligibility depend on the visa product; check the issuing service before paying.

UAE Government

Check UAE entry and visa options

Official guidance on visa-free entry, visas on arrival and advance visas.

Who this guide covers

Short tourist visits to United Arab Emirates with an ordinary India passport. Residence, travel documents, and purpose can affect the rules. Confirm the official guidance before travel; border authorities decide admission and your permitted stay.

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