When you are planning to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE), you ought to know that Indian citizens are normally required to get a visa or entry permit to visit the UAE. But in case of those people who have some valid foreign visa or residence permits (e.g. the US, UK, EU, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, Korea), there might be a visa-on-arrival services up to 14 days (or 30 days in some cases). Indians who do not have such qualifying documents will have to take a visa beforehand through airlines, travel agents or sponsors.
Documents needed
Indian travelers need to prepare the following documents when applying or getting a UAE visa:
Medallion Indian passport valid at least six months at date of intended arrival.
Latest passport-size photographs (colour, white background).
Finalized visa application form (in advance when applying).
Evidence of onward or back ticket (confirmed air ticket).
Evidence of accommodation, hotel booking or address of the sponsor.
Evidence of enough money to spend in the UAE.
Receipt of visa fee (visa-on-arrival, which can be paid at the immigration).
You have to have a qualifying visa or residence permit of US, UK, EU, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore or Republic of Korea, which should be valid for at least six months, in case you are entitled to the visa-on-arrival.
UAE Visa Eligibility
Indian visitors are recommended to ensure that they fulfil the following eligibility requirements before travelling:
The passport should have a validity of at least six months of the time of arrival to the UAE.
Travel to travel must be to do one of the short-term business or transit. The separate visa/residence permit categories are needed in case of employment or long-term residence.
You are supposed to demonstrate the presence of onward/return travel and financial capacity during your stay.
When you are looking forward to the visa-on-arrival type, then you should have the qualifying foreign visa or the residence permit of at least six months (US, UK, EU, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, Korea).
When you are not eligible for visa-on-arrival and then you have to pre-apply a visit visa through an airline, travel agency or sponsor.
The duration of stay under the visa will be based on the type of visa applied- e.g. 14 days to eligible arrivals, or 30-60 days to regular visit visas- and you have to leave or seek extension before your stay expires.
UAE Visa FAQs
UAE Visa Application process
The step-by-step guide to Indian travelers is as follows:
Select your visa type – Select whether you are eligible to get visa-on-arrival or you need to apply beforehand (tourist, business or transit).
Check passport validity Your Indian passport must have a minimum of six months and a number of blank pages.
Prepare necessary documents - Passport scans, photographs, flight plan, hotel evidence, funds statement, invitation letter (only in case of necessity).
Apply through airline/travel agent or sponsor - In case of prior application, the application is to be submitted by an airline or authorised agency with the documents and the fee would be paid.
Get visa confirmation (e-Visa) - In case of pre-arranged visas you will receive an e-visa or authorization prior to travel; carry a printed copy.
In UAE - Arrival Produce your passport, visa or entry permit, onward ticket, accommodation documentation and pay landing charges as needed.
Extension (where necessary) - In case you are planning to remain longer than the given stay, request extension at an immigration centre before it runs out.
Make an Exit before expiry - Make sure that you leave or renew/stay within legal limits; otherwise, you can face fines or immigration related issues.
Summary
As an Indian traveler making plans to visit the United Arab Emirates, it is important to know the visa requirements to have a hassle-free journey. You can use the visa-on-arrival option (not more than 14 days) provided that you have a qualifying foreign visa or residence permit. Otherwise, you will have to get a visit or business visa prior to that. Ensure that your passport is valid for at least six months, that you have accommodation documents, a ticket back home, that you have adequate funds and that you do it via legal means. When you are well prepared your travel to UAE can be easy, pleasant and well within the law, be it as a tourist, businessperson or transit.
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