UAE Visa for Indians

1. Tourist Visas (Pre-arranged via Airline/Agency/Hotel) 

1. 30-Day Tourist Visa (Single Entry): This visa allows a single stay of up to 30 days in the UAE. Extendable once for an additional 30 days by paying the applicable fee. 

1. 60-Day Tourist Visa (Single Entry): Enables a longer stay of 60 consecutive days. Can be extended once for 30 additional days. 

1. 90-Day Tourist Visa (Single or Multiple Entry): Suitable for long-term visitors such as family members or extended holidaymakers. This visa can be either single or multiple entry, with a total stay of up to 90 days per visit. May be extended once for 30 days depending on visa sponsor. 

1. Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (30/60/90 Days): Allows the holder to enter and exit the UAE multiple times within the visa validity. Ideal for people travelling for meetings, tourism, or visiting relatives across different Emirates. Validity depends on visa sponsor; overstays are fined AED 50 to 100 per day. 

2. Transit Visas (Usually arranged by Airlines) 

1. 48-Hour Transit Visa: Free of cost and valid only for a 48-hour stay. Non-extendable. Must have confirmed onward flight and hotel booking. 

1. 96-Hour Transit Visa: Costs approx. AED 50 to 100 and valid for up to 96 hours. Also, non-extendable and requires proof of next destination. 

3. Visa on Arrival (New 2025 Update for Indian Citizens) 

Indian passport holders with a valid 6-month US/UK/Schengen visa or residency are eligible for: 

1. 14-Day Visa on Arrival at UAE airports 

1. Fee: AED 100 (₹2,300 approx.) 

1. Extendable once for another 14 days at AED 250. 

4. GCC Unified Tourist Visa (Coming Soon) 

1. Planned for late 2025, the “GCC Grand Tours Visa” will allow Indian travellers to visit 6 Gulf countries (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman) on a single visa valid for 30 to 90 days. 

Eligibility Criteria for UAE Transit Visa

The following are the eligibility criteria of UAE Transit Visa:

1. An individual should have an Indian passport.
2. He or she should have a confirmed return ticket.
3. The passport should have a minimum validity of six months from the date of departure.

1. He or she should present proof of accommodation.
2. The payment process should be done.

Documents Needed for UAE Transit Visa

You need to submit the following documents to get UAE Transit Visa:

1. Original passport having minimum of six months of validity.

1. Scanned copies of the first and last page of your passport.
2. Confirmed flight ticket to the third country.

UAE Golden Visa for Public Sector Investors

1. If you have invested in an investment fund, you will be issued with a Golden Visa for a period of ten years without any sponsor.
2. You need to submit a letter from the UAE accredited investment fund. You have to state that the investor has deposited two million AED. Or you can submit a valid commercial or industrial license as well as a memorandum of association. Also, you have to state that inventor's minimum capital should be two million AED.
3. You have to submit a letter issued by the Federal Tax Authority where you have to state that the investors pay a minimum of AED 2,50,000 to the government every year.
4. Apart from this, an individual should own a invested capital and present a proof of medical insurance.

Real Estate Investment Opportunities in the UAE

1. Golden Visa for real estate investors will be granted for five years.
2. You must present a letter from the land department attesting to your ownership of one or more properties in order to do this. It must be worth at least AED 2 million. 
3. If you have purchased the property by taking loan from a bank, approved by a competent local entity.

Entrepreneurship Opportunities in the UAE

In the case of entrepreneurs, the Golden Visa will provide a validity of five years. You need to submit the approval letter from the following:

1. The auditor in the UAE mentioning the project value is lower than  AED 5,00,000.
2. Your project is of future nature or technical, based on innovation and risk as declared by relevant authorities.

UAE Golden Visa for Outstanding Specialized Talent

If you match the following criteria, you will be granted a ten-year Golden Visa for skilled specialised talents such as doctors, scientists, sports, and engineers.

1. An approval letter from the Ministry of Health and Prevention in the UAE.
2. A recommendation letter from Emirates Council of Scientists which should mention that the applicant is awarded the Medal of Scientific Excellence.

How to Apply for a UAE Visa?

In order to apply for a UAE visa, the individual needs to submit a visa application form along with all the necessary documents and the prescribed fees to the authorities present at the Embassy or the consulate-offices.

UAE Visa Requirements

The documents required to be submitted by Indian applicants while applying for a UAE visa are listed below:

1. Coloured copy of the name page, personal data, date of expiry and cover page of the passport. 

1. One passport size coloured photograph. 

1. Scanned copy of PAN card. 

1. Valid passport for at least 6 months from the date of entry into UAE. 

1. Confirmed return flight ticket. 

UAE Visa Application Status

Once the application for a UAE visa is submitted to the authorities along with the relevant documents and necessary fees, the applicant can track the status of the application. This can be done with the help of the reference number that is provided to them after the application is submitted and the passport expiry date. To check the status of the UAE visa application here. Typically, it takes around 3 to 4 workings days to process a UAE visa application.

UAE Visa Extension

UAE Visa can easily be extended to a maximum period of 60 days but you need to take caution as there is a fine of AED 100 for extension of your visa on the last day. 

Important Guidelines for UAE Visa Applications

It is very easy to apply for a UAE visa but you need to ensure that you keep track of the process and avoid any sort of confusion at the last minute.

Given below are the rules and regulations that you need to keep in mind while applying for a UAE Visa:

1. The UAE visa type is based on various factors such as purpose of visit, duration, and nationality.

1. You have to book a flight tickets to UAE even before applying for a visa.
2. Depending on your travel plan, you need to ensure that you are applying for a right type of visa.
3. The tourist visas have a validity period of 60 days from the date of issuance but the transit visas are valid for 48 hours and 96 hours.
4. If you have a transit visas, you should have both the entry and exit ticket from UAE.
5. UAE visa for Indians comes in an electronic form. The visa holders should take a print out of the e-visa in order to present to the immigration officer.

1. UAE Visa should be applied at least a month before your travel.
2. Ensure to carry scanned copies of your documents such as passport, passport size photos, and confirmed return tickets.

Common Reasons for UAE Visa Rejections

Given below are the reasons why your UAE visa could get rejected:

1. The main reason behind your UAE visa gets rejected is the incomplete application. If you give improper information like inconsistency with the travel dates, tampered documents, or damaged passport, your visa will get rejected.

1. The officials will not accept handwritten passports.
2. If you fail to apply for visa extension and overstay during your previous travel, your visa will get rejected.
3. Any sort of error on application with spelling mistakes, false names, or wrong date of birth, your visa will not be accepted.
4. Your UAE visa could also get rejected if your photograph is blurred or is not clear.
5. Keep your profession out of the conversation while applying for a visa if you want to increase your chances. Be sure to provide accurate facts, though. On the application, don't lie.