United Arab Emirates
India
India visa for Emirati citizens
Entry requirement
India issues Emirati citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at indembassyuae.gov.in
Which India visa?
Key facts
- Processing time
- Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times
India’s official site for the tourist visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times.
Indian citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
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Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
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 the United Arab Emirates to India, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Emirati citizens can stay in India
Emirati citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How Emirati citizens apply
Emirati citizens receive the visa for India at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
India’s neighbours for Emirati citizens
China and Pakistan admit Emirati citizens visa-free. Myanmar requires Emirati citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates requires a visa from Indian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for India?
India issues Emirati citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Emirati citizens stay in India?
Emirati citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
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.
Can Emirati citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Emirati citizens need a visa on arrival in India.
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.