Can India Citizens Visit United Arab Emirates?
Indian nationals with a normal passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival and a valid residence permit from the USA, Australia, Canada, Japan, Korea (Rep.), New Zealand, Singapore, an EU Member State, or the UK, or a visa from the UK, USA, or an EU Member State, can obtain a visa on arrival for up to 14 or 60 days in the United Arab Emirates.
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- Residence permit or visa must be valid for at least 6 months.
- Passport must contain at least two names in the name fields.
- Date of birth must be complete and in Day/Month/Year format.
- Extension stickers/stamps in travel documents are not accepted.
- Dual nationals must use the same passport for arrival and departure.
Visa can be applied for before departure online; for UK digital eVisa holders, residency status can be verified at https://www.gov.uk/check-immigration-status.
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Click a question to expandDo India citizens need a visa for United Arab Emirates?
Yes, India citizens need to obtain a visa on arrival for United Arab Emirates for up to 60 days.
How long can India citizens stay in United Arab Emirates?
India passport holders can stay in United Arab Emirates for up to 60 days under visa on arrival entry. The stay may be extendable.
What documents do India citizens need to travel to United Arab Emirates?
To travel to United Arab Emirates, India citizens typically need a valid passport, a return or onward ticket. Additional requirements may apply — check with the embassy before travel.
What passport validity is required for India citizens visiting United Arab Emirates?
Your India passport must be valid for 6 months from arrival when entering United Arab Emirates.
Visa rules change frequently. Always verify requirements with United Arab Emirates's official embassy or immigration website before booking travel. Data verified: March 2026.