Dubai Visa for Indians

Planning a trip to Dubai? Indian passport holders can easily apply for a 30-day or 60-day UAE visa, with single or multiple entries.  The application process involves filling out an online form with documentation, such as a passport, a passport-size photo, and a confirmed return ticket, which can be obtained through an authorised airline, travel agency or directly from government websites. 

With ACKO, the process is quick, paperless, and hassle-free. Read on to explore Dubai visa types, fees, and how to apply online, plus why smart travellers will never ignore Dubai travel insurance for a relaxed trip.

Yes, Indians require a visa to enter Dubai, although a visa-on-arrival option is available for eligible individuals. Standard entry requires a pre-approved visa; however, individuals holding a valid visa from the US, UK, or EU can obtain a 14-day visa on arrival. 

There are several types of Dubai visas for Indians, including tourist visas (single or multiple entry for 30 or 60 days), transit visas (48 or 96 hours for layovers), and the new multi-entry 90-day visa for longer stays. There are also work and residency visas for employment and long-term stay. Below are the main types of Dubai visas. 

Indian tourists passing through Dubai for quick stops or connecting flights are eligible for a Dubai short-term visa.

Short-term visa for Indians transiting in Dubai for up to 4 days between connecting flights. You must leave the UAE within 96 hours of entry, and the visa is not extendable.

Short-term tourist visa for Indian citizens visiting Dubai for leisure or family visits. It permits up to two entries into the country.

Medium-term tourist visa for longer vacations, visits, or business exploration in Dubai. It allows for double entry into India. The e-Tourist Visa is non-extendable, except in the case of an e-Medical Visa.

Short-term visa for Indians visiting Dubai for meetings, conferences, or trade (non-employment). To get a long-term visa, you'll need to establish a business in a free zone, which involves obtaining a trade license and then applying for a residency visa linked to that business.

A Dubai Work Visa is issued to Indians employed by a UAE company, allowing for long-term residence and employment. The process involves securing a job offer, completing a medical examination, and applying for an Emirates ID, which will lead to your passport being stamped with the residence visa.

Instant entry visa for eligible Indian passport holders upon arrival in Dubai. Indian passport holders with a valid visa or residence permit from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, or South Korea can get a visa on arrival.

After applying for a visa, you can track it by following these simple steps. You can easily complete your Dubai visa check online on ACKO.

Step 1: Go to the official ACKO app.

Step 2: Navigate to ‘Travel’. Click on the ‘Visa’ tab in the main menu.

Step 3: Select ‘View Applications’. This option appears once your application is submitted.

Step 4: Go to ‘My Bookings’. View all submitted applications here.

Step 5: Track with Booking Details. Enter your Booking ID or choose a date range to check your visa status.

In the case of Dubai visa rejections for Indian tourists, applicants have the option to file an appeal. After submitting the appeal, you must wait for a formal letter from the UAE High Commission detailing the reason for the rejection. Below are some of the most common reasons behind Dubai visa rejections for Indian tourists.

If you're in Dubai and wish to extend your visa, you can apply for an extension through official channels, either online or at a service centre.  Dubai visa allows travellers to renew twice, giving a maximum stay of 60 additional days. After this, if you want to re-enter, you'll need to leave the UAE and return after one month. Note that overstaying beyond the allowed extension period incurs a fine of 100 AED per day.

The fee for a visa extension is AED 600 (approximately ₹13,589), which includes VAT.

Here are the documents required for Dubai Visa Extension:

Here are a few things to know about the Dubai Visa:

If you are planning to travel to Dubai or any part of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from India, you’ll need to schedule an appointment at an authorised UAE Visa Application Centre via the applicant HCSC appointment system. UAE Visa Appointment Centres handle visa submissions, biometric collection, and document verification.

Below is a comprehensive list of major UAE visa appointment centres across India, along with their addresses.

In India, UAE consulates are available in major cities such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Trivandrum, and Hyderabad. Here are the details:

Like any other destination in the United Arab Emirates, tourists are required to have Travel Insurance to obtain a visa for Dubai. It is a mandatory requirement for most nationalities, including Indian citizens (unless they have a valid US, UK, or Schengen visa/residence permit). Without travel insurance, foreigners can face extremely high costs for medical treatment in Dubai's high-quality healthcare facilities. Even routine doctor visits or emergency hospital stays can result in huge out-of-pocket expenses.

Travel insurance helps manage these financial emergencies by providing coverage for emergency medical expenses up to $250000, as well as medical evacuation and repatriation. Beyond medical coverage, travel insurance for Dubai can reimburse for trip cancellation and interruption, baggage loss/delay, loss of important documents, travel delays, missed connections and personal liability.

At ACKO, the cost of a travel insurance plan for Dubai starts at just 8* per day. Visit ACKO to get a customised Travel Insurance Plan for your upcoming trip to Dubai.

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Disclaimer: The information mentioned on this page is compiled from different websites and government sources. The information may be updated from time to time. Hence, please refer to the respective government websites and verify before making any visa-related decisions.