UAE Visa for Indians: Types, Official Portal & Documents (2026)

Ways to enter UAE

• e-Visa

  Tourist visa applied online

  Single or multiple entry tourist visas applied through official UAE channels, or through a UAE airline, hotel or licensed agent acting as sponsor.

  Official page(official site, opens in a new tab)

• Visa on arrival

  Visa on arrival (eligible Indian nationals)

  Indian passport holders with a valid US visa or Green Card (and, under later expansions, certain UK/EU visas or residence permits) can get a 14-day visa on arrival, extendable once for a fee.

  Official page(official site, opens in a new tab)

Typical documents

Commonly requested items. The official checklist for your visa category always takes priority.

• Passport valid for at least 6 months
• Recent passport-style photo on a white background
• Confirmed return or onward ticket
• Hotel booking or host details
• For visa on arrival: the qualifying US/UK/EU visa or residence card, still valid

17 listed providers file UAE tourist applications for Indian passports. Totals below are illustrative sample figures (service + estimated government fee), not quotes. You can also apply yourself on the official portal above.

• Atlys3–6 days · sample₹3,320sample total
• TT Services6–13 days · sample₹4,150sample total
• Sherpa3–6 days · sample₹4,150sample total
• Visa2Fly3–6 days · sample₹4,150sample total
• iVisa3–7 days · sample₹4,570sample total
• VFS Global6–13 days · sample₹4,570sample total

Tips before you apply

• Apply only through ICP/GDRFA, a UAE airline or a licensed agent – avoid look-alike websites.
• Do not book non-refundable flights before the visa is issued.
• If you rely on visa on arrival, make sure your US/UK/EU visa is valid on the day you land, not just when you book.
• Overstay fines accrue per day, so track your permitted stay carefully.

UAE visa FAQ for Indians