United Arab Emirates visa from India

14 / 30 / 60-day Dubai e-Visa. UAE / Dubai e-Visa with quick turnaround, we file via approved channels and deliver the PDF visa to your inbox before you pack.

Quick answers

Do Indian citizens need a visa for the UAE (Dubai)?

Usually yes. Most Indian citizens need a UAE visa approved before travel. If you hold a valid US visa or green card, or a UK or EU visa or residence permit, you can get a 14-day visa on arrival instead.

How much does a UAE (Dubai) visa cost from India in 2026?

The government fee is AED 200 + 5% VAT (about ₹5,450), paid to GDRFA Dubai (30-day tourist visa). The Travlys service fee is from ₹2,500, so plan for roughly ₹7,950 in total.

How long does a UAE (Dubai) visa take from India?

2-4 working days. Validity: 60 days from issue. Stay: 30 or 60 days (14 days on arrival for eligible visa holders).

Checked against official sources on 2026-10-25. All countries: visa fees table.

Travlys is a private visa consultancy, not affiliated with any embassy, consulate, VFS Global or government. Government and VFS fees are paid separately.

United Arab Emirates visa at a glance

Visa type: e-Visa
Processing time: 2-4 working days
Validity: 60 days from issue
Stay per visit: 30 or 60 days (14 days on arrival for eligible visa holders)
Entries: Single / Multiple
Travlys service fee: From ₹2,500 (embassy / VFS fees paid separately)

About the UAE / Dubai visa

Most Indian passport holders need a UAE visa approved before travel, and Travlys files tourist e-Visas, single or multiple-entry, with documentation tuned to GDRFA requirements. If you hold a valid US visa or green card, a UK or EU visa or residence permit, or a residence permit from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea or Singapore, you may instead qualify for a 14-day visa on arrival for AED 100. We check your documents first and tell you which route is cheaper and safer.

United Arab Emirates visa categories

14-day Tourist

Short tourism trips. Single-entry, valid for stays up to 14 days from arrival.

30-day Tourist

Standard tourism. Available as single or multiple-entry; the most popular UAE category.

60-day Tourist

Extended stays. Single or multiple-entry for longer leisure and family visits.

Transit

Airport transit. 48 or 96-hour transit visas for layovers in UAE airports.

What Travlys does for your United Arab Emirates visa

e-Visa application drafted and filed
Document set quality check
GDRFA query handling
PDF visa email delivery
Validity / entry advisory

Documents you need

Passport (6+ months validity)
Recent passport-style photograph
Confirmed return flight tickets
Hotel booking confirmation
Salary slip / bank statement (case-dependent)

How to apply for a United Arab Emirates visa from India

Validity / entry-type advisory based on your itinerary.
Documents collected and quality-checked.
Application filed via approved channel.
GDRFA query handling (if any).
Approved PDF visa delivered to your inbox.

United Arab Emirates visa FAQs

How fast can I get a Dubai visa?

UAE e-Visas are usually issued in 2-4 working days. Express options are available for some categories.

What’s the difference between 30 and 60 day visas?

30-day visa allows a 30-day stay; 60-day allows 60. Both come in single or multiple-entry. We help pick based on your itinerary.

Do I need a visa to transit through Dubai?

If you leave the airport on a layover, you need a 48-hour or 96-hour UAE transit visa, which your airline arranges with your booking. If you stay airside, you usually do not need one. We check your route case by case.

What documents are needed?

A passport valid for at least six months, a photograph, confirmed return tickets, a hotel booking and financial proof in most cases.

Can I get a UAE visa on arrival instead of an e-Visa?

Yes, if you hold a qualifying document. Indian ordinary passport holders with a valid US visa or green card, a valid UK or EU visa or residence permit, or a valid residence permit from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea or Singapore can get a 14-day visa on arrival for AED 100, extendable once. Your passport and that document should be valid for at least six months. Without one of these, you need an e-Visa before you fly.