Dubai visa cost from India in 2026: 14, 30 or 60-day?
· Updated · 4 min read · By the Travlys visa team
The Dubai visa "from ₹2,500" headline hides a lot. Here is the real cost of each UAE visa option from India in 2026, plus when each makes sense.
The 4 Dubai visa options
For Indian tourists, UAE's GDRFA issues four tourist visa categories. The difference between them is duration of stay and number of entries:
14-day single-entry — ₹2,500 from Travlys
For short Dubai or Abu Dhabi trips up to 14 days. Cannot be extended. Single entry: if you leave UAE, the visa expires. Cheapest option, processed in 2-4 working days.
30-day single-entry — ₹3,500 from Travlys
The most popular UAE category. 30 days of stay, can be extended once at GDRFA Dubai for another 30. Single entry. The right choice for most Indian leisure travellers.
30-day multiple-entry — ₹6,500 from Travlys
Useful for business travellers going in and out of UAE during a 30-day window. The price jump over single-entry is significant because GDRFA charges more on its side.
60-day single-entry — ₹4,500 from Travlys
For longer leisure or family trips. 60 days of stay, single entry, extendable by another 60. Worth it for trips longer than 30 days.
Total cost breakdown
Travlys fee + GDRFA government fee = total. GDRFA fees fluctuate slightly with currency; the table below shows the current 2026 numbers:
- 14-day single: ₹2,500 Travlys + AED 180 GDRFA (~₹4,100) = ~₹6,600 total
- 30-day single: ₹3,500 Travlys + AED 200 + 5% VAT GDRFA (~₹5,400) = ~₹8,900 total
- 30-day multiple: ₹6,500 Travlys + AED 300 + 5% VAT GDRFA (~₹8,100) = ~₹14,600 total
- 60-day single: ₹4,500 Travlys + AED 300 + 5% VAT GDRFA (~₹8,100) = ~₹12,600 total
When each makes sense
The choice is driven by trip length and entries. Some guidance:
- Weekend Dubai stop (3-5 days): 14-day single-entry, no question
- Standard 1-week or 2-week leisure: 30-day single-entry
- Family trip with kids, 4+ weeks: 60-day single-entry
- Business travel into UAE and back from a connecting country during the same month: 30-day multiple-entry
- Frequent flier who visits UAE 3+ times a year: ask us about the 90-day multiple-entry category, priced separately
What Travlys handles
For all categories: application drafting, photograph review, GDRFA submission via approved channel, query handling if GDRFA asks for clarifications, and PDF visa email delivered to your inbox in 2-4 working days. We file enough Dubai visas to know which document combinations clear instantly and which trigger queries.
Frequently asked questions
Which Dubai visa do I need for a 4-day trip?
The 14-day single-entry e-Visa. Cheapest option, plenty of buffer over 4 days. The 30-day is overkill and costs more for no benefit.
Can I extend a Dubai visa once I am there?
A 30-day or 60-day tourist visa can be extended once for the same duration, at GDRFA Dubai. The 14-day cannot be extended. We tell you this before you choose so you do not get caught short.
Why are some Dubai visa portals so cheap?
Some travel-portal "Dubai visa" prices are misleading. They show only the GDRFA government fee and bury the markup in surcharges or "express" fees. Travlys quotes the full price up-front so you can actually compare.