UAE / Dubai visa for Indian passport holders
Fully online tourist e-visa for Indian passport holders. No interview, no biometrics — but photo and passport scan quality decide whether it clears in three days or gets rejected.
- Package from
- ₹7,500
- Processing
- 3–5 working days
- Permitted stay
- 30 or 60 days
- Visa type
- e-Visa (no embassy visit)
How the UAE / Dubai visa works
The UAE tourist visa is issued electronically by the ICP or by GDRFA Dubai through a licensed sponsor — an airline, hotel or registered travel agency. There is no consulate appointment and no interview. That makes it one of the easiest visas an Indian passport holder can get, and also one of the most frequently rejected for silly reasons: a scan that crops the passport MRZ, a photo with a shadow behind the head, or a name typed in a different order to the passport.
Issuing authority: ICP / GDRFA Dubai
Where UAE / Dubai applications go wrong
Name order must match the passport exactly
UAE systems split your name into first, middle and last. If your passport shows only a single name in the Given Name field, or your surname sits on the Given Name line, the application must reflect that literally. A mismatch between the visa and the passport data page means the airline can deny boarding even after the visa is issued.
Photo and passport scan specifications are strict
White background, no spectacles glare, both ears visible where possible, and the full passport data page scanned edge to edge including the two machine-readable lines at the bottom. Phone photos of a passport held at an angle are the single most common cause of a returned application.
Six months validity is counted from the date of entry
Your passport needs at least six months of validity from the day you land, not from the day you apply. Passports in the 6–7 month window are borderline and should be renewed first.
Visa types
Tourist visa, single entry
The standard short holiday visa. Valid for entry within 60 days of issue and a 30-day stay from arrival.
Tourist visa, long stay
Used for extended family visits and longer business trips. Same documents, higher government fee.
Multiple entry visa
For travellers making repeated trips within a validity period. Usually requires prior UAE travel history or a strong financial profile.
48 / 96-hour transit visa
Sponsored by the airline for passengers with a long layover in Dubai or Abu Dhabi.
Documents required
Core documents
- ✓Passport data page scan, colour, all four edges visible, valid 6 months from entry
- ✓Recent passport-size photograph, white background, face occupying 70–80% of the frame
- ✓Confirmed return flight ticket
- ✓Hotel booking or host's address and Emirates ID copy
Supporting documents (case dependent)
- ✓Last 3 months bank statement where a longer stay is requested
- ✓Invitation letter from a UAE resident for family visit visas
- ✓Trade licence and covering letter for business trips
The process, step by step
- 1
Document check
We review your passport scan and photograph against ICP specifications and tell you within a working day what needs to be redone.
- 2
Application filing
We file through a licensed UAE sponsor, entering your details exactly as printed on the passport.
- 3
Processing
Immigration processes the file, usually in 3–5 working days. Applications with prior travel to the UAE often clear faster.
- 4
Visa delivery
You receive the e-visa PDF by email and WhatsApp. Carry a printout — several airlines still ask for it at check-in.
UAE / Dubai visa cost
| Package | Processing | Stay | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30-day tourist visa | 3–5 working days | 30 days | ₹7,500 |
| 60-day tourist visa | 3–5 working days | 60 days | ₹12,500 |
| Express 30-daySubject to immigration workload | 24–48 hours | 30 days | ₹10,500 |
Included: Government and sponsor fees, application filing, document formatting and status tracking.
Prices are starting packages for a single standard applicant and change with visa type, stay length, express processing and group size. Government fees are set by the issuing authority and can change without notice. You receive a fixed written quote before any payment.
UAE / Dubai visa questions
Do I need to visit a UAE consulate?＋
No. The UAE tourist visa for Indian passport holders is issued electronically. There is no interview and no biometric appointment before travel.
Can I get the visa on arrival in Dubai?＋
Only if you hold a valid US visa, US green card, UK residence permit or EU residence permit. Everyone else applies in advance.
What happens if the visa is rejected?＋
Government fees are not refunded by immigration. We refile once at no additional service charge if the rejection came from a documentation issue on our side.
How long can I stay after the visa is issued?＋
The stay count starts on the day you enter the UAE, not the day the visa is issued. You must enter within the validity window shown on the visa, usually 60 days.
Official source
Rules, fees and processing times change. Always confirm the current requirements with the issuing authority before you travel.
ICP — Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship ↗Related guides
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