Visa-on-Arrival Facility for Indian Citizens Travelling to the UAE

Visa-on-Arrival in UAE

Indian citizens and their family members who hold ordinary passports will be granted visas on arrival at all ports of entry in the UAE. However, this is only applicable to the holders of:

• A valid residence visa/permit, or Green Card issued by the United States of America.
• A valid residence visa/permit card issued by the European Union countries or the United Kingdom.
• Temporary documents such as APS, récépissé, DCEM, attestations, etc, may not be accepted for this purpose. Check with the airline & relevant authorities before planning the trip.
• If you don’t have a resident visa/permit from one of the above listed countries, you will not be eligible for the Visa-on-arrival program.

Visa Validity  and Extension

• The above-mentioned persons have the option of obtaining a visa on arrival for a period of 14 days for a charge of AED 100.
• They have the option to extend their stay only once for an additional 14 days for AED250.
• Another option is obtaining a visa on arrival for a period of 60 days, non-extendable, after paying the prescribed fees in accordance with the applicable norms in the UAE.

Note

• Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into the UAE.
• A round-trip airline ticket or confirmed ticket to another destination is required.

Contact Information

• The UAE Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Port Security.
• General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai