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United Arab Emirates visa for Indian citizens
Entry requirement
The United Arab Emirates requires a visa from Indian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 4 missions
- Visa guide
- United Arab Emirates visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at sp.mofaic.gov.ae
Which United Arab Emirates visa?
Tourist visa (30 or 60 days, single or multiple entry) and 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 30 or 60 days per permit; the 5-year visa allows up to 90 days per visit, extendable once by 90 days
- Fee
- AED 200
- Processing time
- About 48 hours at GDRFA Dubai; ICP lists 2 days
All visa types for the United Arab Emirates
For the tourist visa, the United Arab Emirates’ official sources give a standard fee of AED 200, and applications are made on smartservices.icp.gov.ae. Processing time, as the United Arab Emirates states it: About 48 hours at GDRFA Dubai; ICP lists 2 days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 30 or 60 days per permit; the 5-year visa allows up to 90 days per visit, extendable once by 90 days.
Emirati missions in India
- Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in New Delhi
Chandragupta Marg 12, 110021 New Delhi
Today · Closed - Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates in Thiruvananthapuram
Near Fort Police Station, Survey No. 16/1,17, 695009 Thiruvananthapuram
Today · Closed - Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates in Hyderabad
12, Peak. Survey No. 129/53 Road No. 12 Banjara Hills Hyderabad Pin code 500034 Telangana State. India
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All missions of the United Arab Emirates in India
The United Arab Emirates has 4 missions in India, with its embassy in New Delhi. Consulates: Thiruvananthapuram, Hyderabad and Mumbai.
Emirati citizens travelling to India
United Arab EmiratesIndia Visa on arrival India visa for citizens of the United Arab Emirates
Travel advice for the United Arab Emirates
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from India to the United Arab Emirates, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the United Arab Emirates at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United Arab Emirates (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Arab Emirates (updated 29 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Indian citizens can stay in the United Arab Emirates
How long Indian citizens may stay in the United Arab Emirates is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Indian citizens apply
The e-Visa for the United Arab Emirates is applied for online on its official government portal; Indian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Emirati citizens travelling to India
Emirati citizens can get a visa on arrival in India, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates requires a visa from Indian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Emirati embassy in India?
The Emirati embassy in India is in New Delhi; there are also consulates in Thiruvananthapuram, Hyderabad and Mumbai.
How much does the United Arab Emirates tourist visa cost?
The United Arab Emirates’ official sources give a standard fee of AED 200 for the tourist visa. Processing time: About 48 hours at GDRFA Dubai; ICP lists 2 days.
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for India?
Emirati citizens can get a visa on arrival in India, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Indian citizens enter the United Arab Emirates visa-free?
No; Indian citizens need an e-Visa for the United Arab Emirates.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.