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Popular for its ultra-modern architecture, vibrant nightlife, uber-luxurious shopping locations, and top-notch tourist spots, Dubai/UAE is one of the most visited cities for tourists from around the world. If you are planning to visit this magnificent destination anytime soon, this informative guide on how to apply for Dubai visa is just what you need.

With the super-convenient e-visa process in place, applying for Dubai/UAE tourist visa is as easy as it gets. In fact, you can even apply for Dubai/UAE visa online through MakeMyTrip. Say goodbye to hard-to-get visa appointments, long waiting queues, and tedious paperwork, because the process for getting Dubai/UAE visa for Indians just got so much simpler.

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Once approved, we will send you the e-visa via email. Furthermore, we will let you know whether an OTB (Okay To Board) is required or not. If you need one, this will be processed at no additional cost.

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In today’s day and age of internet and fast-paced technology, applying for Dubai/UAE visa is a hassle-free job.

Dubai/UAE visa for Indians is divided into 4 categories - Business Visa, Transit Visa, Tourist Visa and Work Visa.

How to apply for Dubai/UAE visa online through MakeMyTrip

Here’s how you can apply for your Dubai/UAE Tourist Visa online:

• Go to the ‘Visa’ section on the MakeMyTrip app, and select ‘United Arab Emirates’.
• Select your ‘date of entry’ and ‘date of exit’.
• Select the number of travellers and click on ‘Apply’.
• Upload a coloured copy of the front page of your passport
• Your passport should be valid for 6 months from your date of entry in Dubai/UAE
• Upload a coloured copy of the back page of your passport
• Upload your coloured passport size photograph taken against a white background
• Pay your Dubai/UAE visa fees using the mode of payment of your choice.
• Get your Dubai/UAE visa on e-mail.

What’s more, you can also keep track of your Dubai/UAE visa status through the MakeMyTrip app.

Note: Your flight tickets are not required for Dubai/UAE visa processing. However, we would require the flight tickets before your departure, to check whether you require the ‘Okay to Board’ approval (OTB). If you do, we will process OTB at no additional cost.

Dubai/UAE Visa Process

After your booking is confirmed, we will send your Dubai/UAE visa application to the UAE Embassy. The Embassy usually takes 5 to 8 working days to approve the Dubai/UAE visa, in case no additional documents are required. Once your Dubai/UAE visa is approved, we will process OTB if required.

You can apply for your Dubai/UAE visa anytime through MakeMyTrip. However, we will forward your documents to the Embassy for processing only 30 days prior to your planned departure, to ensure that your Dubai/UAE visa is valid at the time of your travel.

Documents required at the time of Dubai/UAE Immigration

• Your Original passport
• Print out of your Dubai/UAE e-visa

Types of Dubai/UAE Visa for Indians

There are 4 types of Dubai/UAE tourist visas:

• You can enter Dubai/UAE once and stay for a maximum of 30 days from the date of entry.
• You have to enter Dubai/UAE within 59 days from the date of your visa approval.
• You can enter Dubai/UAE multiple times and stay for a maximum of 30 days from the first date of entry.
• You can enter Dubai/UAE once and stay for a maximum of 90 days from the date of entry.
• You can enter Dubai/UAE multiple times and stay for a maximum of 90 days from the first date of entry.

You can apply for a normal Dubai/UAE visa or an urgent Dubai/UAE visa. The processing time varies for both.

• Normal Dubai/UAE Visa: Visa processing takes 5 to 8 working days
• Urgent Dubai/UAE Visa: Visa processing takes 2 to 3 working days

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Note: In case your visa is rejected by the UAE Embassy, the Dubai/UAE visa fees will not be refunded.

Now that the pressure of getting a visa is off you, you can finally plan that long-awaited Dubai/UAE trip!

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Emirates rolls out pre-approved visa on arrival for Indian travellers in conjunction with VFS Global

• New initiative enables eligible Emirates customers to skip the Visa-On-Arrival queue in Dubai
• Service exclusive to Indian passport holders who have booked their travel on Emirates with a valid six-month visa for US, EU or UK  Residency

Dubai, UAE, 1 February 2024: Emirates has exclusively partnered with VFS Global to introduce a pre-approved visa on arrival facility for Indian passport holders who have booked their travel with the airline. Fulfilled by Dubai Visa Processing Centre* (DVPC) and issued as a 14-day single entry visa, the new initiative will enable Emirates customers to skip queues when arriving in Dubai, simplifying their arrival formalities by breezing through customs before heading out to visit the city. 

Emirates customers can book their flights through emirates.com or through their preferred travel agent.  After retrieving their booking through ‘Manage an existing booking’ on emirates.com, customers should click on the ‘apply for a UAE visa’ link. They will be redirected to the online UAE Visa application site powered by VFS Global Services, which sets out the requirements, terms and conditions to facilitate the visa application process. For additional information visit https://www.emirates.com/ae/english/before-you-fly/visa-passport-information/uae-visa-information/

The service is exclusively available to Indian passport holders who have a valid six-month visa for the US, US Green Card, EU Residency, or UK Residency. The issuance of visas remains at the absolute discretion of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs.

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A Dubai visa is a document that permits foreign nationals to enter Dubai and stay there for a given number of days. There are various types of Dubai visas, and choosing the type of visa depends on the purpose of your visit.

Dubai boasts a world-class infrastructure, fantastic attractions, shopping, desert safaris and many more and is an attractive destination for people willing to visit. According to Forbes, the city is ranked in the list of top 10 most visited cities in the world.

Dubai Tourist Visa

Dubai tourist visa is easy to apply, and you can choose the most suitable option from various tourist visa types. Those planning to visit Dubai will need a tourist visa that will permit them to enter the city for a given period of time. People can stay for up to 14 days via the 14-day Dubai tourist visa or up to 30 days via the 30-day Dubai tourist visa.

Types of Dubai Tourist Visa

Dubai offers two kinds of tourist visas: 

14-day Dubai tourist visa 

With this Dubai visa, an individual can stay in the country for a maximum of 14 days. This visa is valid for two months. You can even get this visa on arrival in Dubai.

30-day Dubai tourist visa

As the name suggests, this visa is valid for 30 days. Holders of the visa should complete their trip to Dubai within 60 days of the issue after which the visa will lapse. This Dubai visa can be extended up to a maximum of ten days which is subject to certain terms and conditions.

Requirements for Dubai tourist visa 

• A passport, valid for a minimum of six months
• Passport size photos
• A copy of your completed and signed Dubai visa application form.
• Details about your itinerary.
• Proof of hotel bookings, flight bookings.
• Copy of tour ticket.
• A cover letter with all the required details about your itinerary.
• Statement from your bank of the last six months to prove you have enough finances to fund your visit.
• Address proof.
• Letter from your sponsor who can be a friend or relative staying in Dubai.

Before you apply for a Dubai visa, ensure that you meet the visa requirements, fill the application form, attach the required documents and pay the required fees.

You can apply for your visit visa two months prior to your date of travel

Dubai visa on arrival

Dubai offers the Dubai tourist visa for many countries including India. The features and requirements for this visa on arrival include:

Citizens holding a valid passport or

• A visit visa issued by the government of USA
• A green card issued by the government of USA
• Residence visa issued by the UK government
• Residence visa issued by the EU
• The validity of the visa is for 14 days and it can be extended once
• The applicant’s passport must be valid for 6 months or more
• The fee for the visa is 100 Dirhams
• The fee for a one-time extension of the entry permit is 250 Dirhams

Tourist E-visa

It is now possible to apply for a tourist e-Visa online for those wishing to visit Dubai. Here are the steps involved in the application process for Dubai tourist visa

• Download the online form and ensure that all the information you enter on the form must be correct if you want to get your electronic visa on-time.
• Provide your contact information, passport information, and email address, as well as any further supporting documents.
• Pay the UAE e-Visa fees and check your inbox regularly for the unique confirmation number you’ll get once your payment goes through.
• Wait for your tourist e-Visa to be approved, then print it out and bring it along with you on your trip.

Y-Axis can help you with your Dubai tourist visa by filling out the e-visa application form and help you with the required documents that you need to submit with your online application form for the e-Visa.

Documents Required for Tourist E-visa

• Passport – All applicants must have a passport which will remain valid for at least another six months from the date of arrival in Dubai.
• Scanned passport.
• A digital photo-Make sure it has been taken in the last 6 months and meets the criteria.
• A valid e-mail address.

Steps to Apply:

There aren’t many conditions to meet while applying for a Dubai visa. The first step is to fill out the form regardless of which visa type you are applying for.

When filling out the visa application form, a few documents are needed. Here is the list of necessary documents required for a Dubai tourist visa:

• Scanned copy of your passport.
• Passport should be valid for six months from the date of travel.
• Scanned copy of your colored ID Photo.
• Color passport-size photograph with a white background.
• Your application form may differ depending on who your sponsor is. However, before moving on to the rest of your application, be sure that you have a sponsor.

If you have completed the first step successfully, you will proceed to phase two which will ask you to make the payment and revise your application for your Dubai visa.

The final step will be to upload any additional documentation which can increase your visa chances.

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30-day visa on arrival

Citizens of these countries do not require advance visa arrangements to enter the UAE and can obtain a visa upon arrival for 30 days with a 10-day grace period for extension.

90-day visa on arrival

Citizens of these countries do not require advance visa arrangements to enter the UAE and can obtain a visa upon arrival for 90 days:

Indian citizens

Indian citizens holding a normal passport and either

• a visit visa issued by the USA or
• a green card issued by the USA or
• a residence visa issued by the UK or
• a residence visa issued by the EU

can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days provided that the visas or the green card is valid for at least six months from the date of arrival into the UAE.

Read about the UAE visa requirements for non-US citizens .

Note: Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into the UAE. Lists of countries eligible for visa on arrival may vary from time to time; therefore, please check with the  UAE embassy  in your country before travelling to the UAE.

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Visa on arrival  - General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai 

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• General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai

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- A rapid COVID-19 RT-PCR test report with a QR code for a test done at the departure airport within 6 hours of scheduled departure.

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- They have a residence visa issued by the UK or European Union.

Applying for a Dubai Visa Online

Before planning your vacation, you need to first bag a UAE visa online. Applying for a Dubai visa online is one of the easiest things to do. In case you are travelling on Emirates and you have your PNR number, you can apply for a visa for Dubai as you retrieve your booking from the flight's website. Read the visa application form and straightaway apply. But before applying for a visa Dubai online you need to know your visa type, whether it is a 48-hour visa, 96-hour visa, 30-day visa, a 90-day visa, a multi-entry short-term visa for 30 days or a multi-entry long-term visa for 90 days. Typically for a Dubai E Visa , the documents required range from the scanned colour copy of the first and last page of your passport, a scanned copy of a colour passport size photograph in white background, and a confirmed return flight tickets . You can now apply for your Dubai visa through the Yatra app or website where you can pay online through our payment gateway, and upload your necessary documents. We then verify and submit the documents on your behalf and you are then sent your tourist e-visa to your registered email id. The visa processing fee charged by the consulate of the country you are visiting will vary with the length of your stay, with the lowest being for a 96-hour transit visa. A 90-day tourist visa, on the other hand, elicits the highest processing fee. When you get your visa done through an agent, the agent website will charge its commission which is over and above the taxes and the visa processing fee charged by the high commission of the country you are visiting.

How to Apply for Dubai Visa Online

You can apply Dubai visa online either through an OTA (Online Travel Agency) or through the Dubai Visa Processing Centre (DVPC). You can choose to book your flight tickets directly with Emirates and subsequently apply Dubai tourist visa online . All you need to do is hop on the airline's website, head to the manage booking section, then enter your booking details and retrieve your booking. Then you can apply Dubai visa from India by selecting the apply for a UAE visa option. Continue on the Dubai application module by filling up your visa form and uploading the requisite documents required to get a Dubai e-visa. In order to apply Dubai work visa online you need to first have an approval from the Ministry of Labour. Your employer needs to apply for such a visa on behalf of his employee, and the procedure needs to be completed before your entering the UAE.

The quick 4-step procedure to Book for a Dubai visa Online with an OTA include:

1. Getting a quote from an OTA.

2. Pay the online processing fee using your credit/debit card or e-wallet.

3. Upload all the documents mentioned in your visa form online - on the portal of your OTA.

4. Get real time update on your Dubai Visa Status Online and ultimately receive your e-visa to your registered email id.

But before going through the process you need to know what visa type you are applying for.

How to Apply for Dubai Visa for Indians with Yatra.com

You can do so from your desktop or the Yatra app. Land in our Visa section, and select the destination you wish to travel to - Dubai in this case. You will be prompted your processing fee along with the Yatra’s commission. You need to then make the payment through a credit card or e-wallet and upload all your documents. We shall verify the document and fill the form on your behalf, and once the e-visa is ready, it is then sent to your email id.

Validity of Different Types of Dubai Visas for Indians

Dubai visa process for indians.

The Dubai visa process for Indians is a fairly simple one. Any Indian travelling to Dubai requires an Electronic Travel Authorisation or ETA which grants them travel rights for a short duration. An Indian shall be eligible for a Dubai visa primarily if his passport has a minimum 6 month validity. If your purpose of visit to Dubai is travel, then as a tourist you need to have a single entry short term tourist visa that is valid for 30 days. But before that you need to establish your purpose of travel whether it is for tourism alone, for business, work or study, for your visa requirement will vary with the category you go for.

Dubai Visa Procedure for Indians involves 4 quick steps:

1. Once you have identified your category of Visa , you need to fill up the requisite visa details and raise a quote with your OTA.

2. You can carry out the Dubai visa process online by then paying the processing fee along with the agent's commission using NetBanking, credit or debit card or even an e-wallet.

3. You need to upload all documents mentioned in the requirement sheet online, making sure you don't miss out any detail. The OTA will then verify the accuracy of your papers and ask you to re-upload in case there is a need, and then send forth your application to the consulate.

4. You can track your e-visa status online till you finally receive it on your registered email id.

The Dubai visa processing time can be as little as 24 hours for Indian citizens. But you should expect a normal processing time of 3-4 working days to get your Dubai e-visa.

Documents required for Dubai visa application

The common documents required for a Dubai visa whether tourist or business comprise:

- Your passport with a minimum validity of six months.

- A photocopy of the visa application form duly filled.

- Scanned copy of two colour photographs in white background.

- A cover letter from the applicant mentioning his purpose of visit and the duration of his stay.

- Confirmed return flight tickets.

- Proof of hotel reservation for all days of your stay in Dubai.

- An original as well as photocopy of your IT Returns and a photocopy of the PAN card.

- Original as well as scanned copy of your investment documents. Should have investment amounting to 5 lac or more in the form of FDs.

- A solo woman traveller under the age of 24 would need an NOC from her father or husband.

Dubai Visa Fees

The Dubai visa fees will vary with the type of visa you are applying. Here's a quick glance at the Dubai visa price, depending on your visa category.

- The Dubai visa cost for a tourist visa is INR 7299

- 48-hour Transit visa costs INR 4505

- 96-hour Transit visa comes for INR 5282

- The Dubai Tourist visa cost for Indians for a period of 30 days is INR 7,499

- The Dubai Family visa fees for Indian citizens for 30 days is INR 19,700

Dubai Visa Types for Indian Citizens

The various Dubai Visa types applicable for Indians include:

48-Hours Dubai Visa : Such a visa is valid for a 48-hour stay and is a single entry visa including the date of entry and exit. This is ideal for those who wish to travel to the UAE and plan to stay for less than 2 days. Business travellers often go for such a visa, or as a stopover en route to their onward destination.

96-Hours Dubai Visa : This visa is valid for a 96-hour stay and is a single entry visa including your date of entry and exit. Such a visa is preferred by travellers who intend to stay for a period of less than 4 days. Business travellers who have a few business meetings scheduled, have point-to-point travel or are taking a stopover en route to their onward destination, opt for this visa category.

Short-Term Single Entry Visa : This tourist visa is valid for 30 days and is a single entry visa which includes the date of entry and exit. The entry validity of such a visa is for 58 days from the date of issue and you can even extend it twice for 30 days each. The extension fee is AED 850 each time.

90-Days Dubai Visa : This visa is valid for 90 days, is a single entry visa and includes your date of arrival and departure. This is availed by travellers intending to stay on for a longish period in UAE either to visit family, friends, to attend a family event or for some business training. The entry validity for such a visa is 58 days from the date of issue and it can be extended twice for 30 days each after completing your 90 day tenure till which your visa is originally valid. The extension fee is AED 850 every time.

Multiple Entry Short-Term Visa : This is a multiple entry visa in which the entry is valid for 58 days from the date of issue and can be extended twice for 30 days each time. The extension fee is the same at AED 850 each time. This visa allows you to enter the UAE multiple times and stay over for 30 days from the date of first entry.

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Here are some reasons why your Dubai Visa Application can get rejected:

- In case you are a woman below the age of 24 and are travelling alone, there could be a delay or rejection of your visa, suspecting human trafficking.

- Any previous criminal record or fraud or any misconduct in the UAE or in India can lead to your visa getting rejected.

- In case you had a UAE residence visa earlier and left the country without cancelling the visa. The Public Relation Officer needs to have it cancelled for you before issuing you a new tourist visa.

- In case the scanned copies of your passport are not legible and the UAE immigration finds it suspect and rejects or delays the process of granting you a Dubai visa.

- Your visa can get rejected if your passport lists you as a non-white collar professional like a labourer, a farmer etc.

- In case your visa application has some typos in the name, passport number, date of birth, passport issuance and expiry dates, your application can get rejected or delayed.

- In case you had applied for a tourist visa to Dubai and had not utilised it. You then have to get it first cancelled from an OTA before applying for a new UAE visa.

- In case you have applied for an employment visa through an organisation in the UAE and did not utilise it. In such a case the PRO of the very company needs to first cancel your visa in order for you to apply for a fresh Dubai visa.

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HOW TO GET DUBAI VISA FROM INDIA FROM EMIRATES, VFS, AGENTS & HOTELS

By Deb Pati last updated on November 1, 2020

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Dheeraj Asnani, a friend and colleague was the one to visit Dubai with an UAE visa and this article has been written with direct inputs from him.

Ok, just so that there is no confusion, I want to make a confession: there is no such thing as a Dubai tourist visa from India. It doesn’t exist. Dubai is a city in the country named UAE, and you get a visa for UAE, not Dubai.

However, since probably 99% of the people who visit UAE, would no doubt visit Dubai or at least make a stop there, it makes sense to call this Dubai tourist visa, rather than the right way to call it: Visit visa for UAE . And people who frequent Abu Dhabi, also refer it to as Abu Dhabi tourist visa.

So now that we have that out of the way, let’s talk about my trip to Dubai.

Going to Dubai has been a dream for a long time. So now when my sister wanted to indulge in some wedding shopping in Dubai, this was the perfect opportunity. We had a great time in Dubai for more than a week or so, and I would definitely recommend you to visit it once.

We all got the UAE tourist visa from India and the whole thing was super easy. The UAE tourist visa is an electronic authorization visa and it will not be stamped to your passport as a sticker. You will receive the UAE e visa as a PDF in your email. Here is how I got it and all the options you have.

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Where to Get Dubai Tourist Visa from India

Now, that’s the million-dollar question. Why? Coz’ the UAE embassy in India doesn’t issue tourist visas to Indians. Here is the screenshot from the official website.

They quote a few different ways to get the visa :

A tourist visa for an Indian National, holding an ordinary passport, is arranged by a sponsor in UAE. It can also be obtained on booking a hotel in UAE or through the Emirates Airlines Office or the Air Arabia Office or through a Travel Agent in India.

Dubai Visa Requirements for Tourism

Uae visa application form.

A UAE visa application form can vary a little depending on who you are applying with. But apart from your personal details, you always would need to fill in:

• The Particulars of Sponsor / Host in the UAE  
• Residence Address in UAE  (e.g., hotel, family or friend’s house, etc.)

Hotel Reservations in UAE

You don’t always have to have a hotel reservation in UAE before you go there. This will depend on your agent. Bit if you apply UAE visa through a hotel which will be your sponsor, then of course, you need to make a reservation.

Round-trip Flights to UAE

Roundtrip flight tickets to Dubai from India is a requirement for UAE visa for Indians. It doesn’t have to be a confirmed flight ticket. There are many ways to rent a flight itinerary for visa .

Financial Proof

You need to submit

• Either last 2 Years Form 16 or last 2 Years Income Tax return
• Bank statements to demonstrate a minimum gross income of INR 2 lakhs per annum from a business, profession or employment.
• investments of at least INR 5 Lakhs or above, in form of fixed deposits in Banks or Post Office.

Visa Cover Letter

A visa cover letter is needed especially for 90 day visas. You need to write a letter mentioning the reason of travel, stay & host details and guarantee that you will leave Dubai within the visa validity period.

This letter also should contain two local contact details, staying in different address, as well as their Photo id cum Address proof.

Additional Requirements for Newly Married Couple:

In case of the spouse name is not there on the passport, a newly married couple would need to provide:

• Marriage Certificate / Notarized Affidavit on an INR 100/- stamp paper
• NOC from parents with photo id proof, Wedding card and Marriage photograph of the couple, if they are travelling immediately after marriage.

UAE Visa Requirements for Females

Females above 18 and below 25 years without accompanied application of either parents/relatives older than her will likely be rejected or in some instances will experience deferred visa approval.

They might require NOC from parents / husband, Photo ID of parents/ husband.

COVID Requirements for Dubai Visa

As part of the COVID-19 measures, you need to complete this  health declaration form  and give it to the staff at check-in. This form will also be available at check-in.

You will also need to complete the  quarantine undertaking form  given to you onboard if Dubai is your final destination. Hand this form to the Dubai Health Authority staff on arrival.

If you previously applied for a UAE visit visa but did not enter the country, then in order to get approval, the PRO of the applied travel agency or sponsor must go to the Immigration department to clear the previous U.A.E. visa application.

Different Ways to Apply for UAE Visa

So as I said before, there are many ways to apply for a visit visa for UAE. Here are those. The Dubai visa application process is different from that for other countries. In some cases, you can apply for UAE visa online and in some cases, you can’t. Although you receive the Dubai e Visa in electronic format only.

1. Apply for Dubai Visa via Sponsor/Agent

So I think the question here is where should you get it. And I believe the most cost-effective option is to get it through a travel agent. This is the option that I took, in order to get the cheapest Dubai tourist visa.

There are many travel agents who deal with this. Seriously so many. To do this, you can fill in the Dubai visa application form and then call them to ask about the payment. The Dubai visit visa price often changes. I paid 5000 INR for a 30 days UAE visa when I got it.

Some of the Dubai visa agents do need you to make hotel reservations with them in order to get a visa. Although many agents that it wouldn’t process the visa without any hotel reservations, that isn’t really the case.

2. Apply for Emirates Dubai Visa

If you have booked your flight with Emirates, you can get a visa through Emirates online after your ticket is confirmed. It’s one of the fastest and sure-shot ways of getting a UAE tourist visa. The flight itinerary should include the desired time in Dubai. The itinerary into and out of Dubai should be on one ticket, and these flights must be Emirates flights.  Using Emirates, you can get a point to point visa for 96 hours or tourist visas for 30/ 90 days. Once approved, the visa cannot be extended beyond the original period of stay.

You do need to pay the VFS global processing fees for this.

3. Air Arabia UAE Visa

Same goes for Fly Dubai. After you buy your flight tickets, you can contact the travel shops of Fly Dubai and get your visa processed through them. The advantage with Fly Dubai is that you can extend the visas you get through them, while with Emirates you can’t.

4. VFS Dubai Visa

You can apply for the UAE tourist visa from India through VFS Global as well. You can visit the nearest VFS Global application center and submit the documents there. They do require you to have your round-trip tickets from Emirates or Fly Dubai. Along with that, you would need to submit the bank statements, IT return, etc.

Types of UAE Visit Visa

A UAE visit visa can be any of the following.

Dubai Single Entry Visa

A single entry UAE visa can be issued for

Dubai Multiple Entry Visa

A UAE multiple entry visa can be issued for

Dubai Transit Visa

A UAE transit visa, while not technically a tourist visa allows you to be in UAE for point-to-point visits. This is not a Dubai airport transit visa per se.

Indians can transit in Dubai or Abu Dhabi airport without needing a visa if they have a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country within 24 hours. They must stay in the international transit area of the airport and have documents required for the next destination.

A Dubai transit visa( not Dubai airport transit visa) can be issued for

UAE Visa Fees for Tourism

The 30-day or 90-day UAE visas are really popular. The fees often vary as per the travel season & as per government directives. Different travel agents charge different prices as well.

As I mentioned above, the UAE 3 months visit visa and the one for 30 days come with multiple entry options as well. However, the Dubai visa cost almost double for multiple entries.

Dubai Visa on Arrival for Indian Passport with US Visa or UK Visa

Indian citizens  with U.S. visas or green cards can get Dubai visa on arrival. UAE visa on arrival is also available to Indians with U.K. or EU resident permits.

They can receive UAE entry visa or permit upon arrival to UAE valid for 14 days and can be extended it only once for a similar period.

The U.S. visa or green card or U.K Resident Permit or EU resident permit must be valid for at least six months, as well as your passport.

UAE Entry Permit/Dubai Entry Visa

The UAE entry permit is the Dubai visa on arrival that Indians can obtain with valid visas/residence permits from U.S, U.K. or EU.

Dubai entry permit cost

It will cost AED100, renewable for only one time at a cost of AED250.

Dubai Immigration

I booked round-trip flight tickets. In the Indian immigration, they asked me to show my return ticket and I promptly showed them. Although, I had confirmed tickets as my plans were all set, in case yours are not, you can always buy a refundable ticket from Orbitz.com or Expedia etc.

In Dubai, they simply asked for my passport and a copy of the Dubai e visa.

What Happens if I Overstay in Dubai on a Tourist Visa?

Overstaying your Dubai visa is a very serious matter. You will be fined AED 100 for every day you have overstayed. So in case you need to stay longer, simply apply for a Dubai visa extension.

Can You Work in Dubai With Tourist Visa?

No, you can’t. Dubai is not different from any other country in the world. As a rule of thumb, you can never work legally with a tourist visa anywhere in the world. Maybe some countries are a little lax about it, but trust me Dubai is not.

So if you want to work in UAE, you need to apply for a UAE Work Visa and Work Permit. Note that if you work in Dubai without authorization, you may end up paying a fine and get deported, even if they don’t pay you.

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Deb Pati is the founder of The Visa Project. He has lived and traveled in many countries. When he is not travelling, he is either working or writing.

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Yes, applying for a Dubai visa without a sponsor is possible. Depending on the visa type and duration of stay, you can apply for a visa as a tourist or other purposes. Ensure you meet the visa requirements and submit the necessary documents per the guidelines.

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48 Hours Visa: This Visa is valid only for 48 hours stay (As per flight schedule - Arrival/departure time in Dubai). This is Single Entry visa. Ideal for travellers to the UAE who plan to stay for a period of less than 48 Hours. This type of Visa is preferred by travellers having business meetings or taking stopovers en route to their onward journey. The entry validity of the visa is for 30 days from the date of issue.

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Instructions: The form needs to be filled offline. You are required to fill in all the details as mentioned in the form. Submit it with the mandatory documents at your nearest visa application centre. To Download a Form:

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Normal Visa Processing Time: 3 – 4 working days from the date of submission (Excluding Saturday,Sunday and any UAE Holiday) Normal Visa Submission Time: Applications need to be submitted in between 09:30am to 05:30pm. Express Visa Processing Time: 36 hours from the time of submission (Excluding Saturday,Sunday and any UAE Holiday) Express Visa Submission Time: Applications need to be submitted in between 09:30am to 12:00 noon.

Note: Applicants can qualify from any one of the below criteria for UAE visa application.

Supporting documents required in case of applicant qualifying under Travel record criteria:

• Visa application form duly filled and signed along with applicants coloured photograph
• Original passport for verification (valid for 6 months from the date of travel) + coloured photocopy (First two pages, Last two pages, observation Page - if any, valid travel records - if any)
• Onward Confirmed Emirates airline ticket copy.
• Invitation letter if any, from the host company in the UAE
• For female applicants and students who are above 18 years and travelling alone require NOC from parents / husband, Photo ID of parents/ husband. Coloured copy of the host passport / residence visa
• Applicable visa fees in CASH / DD / CREDIT CARD

Applicants not qualifying as per Criteria I (Travel Record) are required to submit either last 2 Years Form 16 or last 2 Years Income Tax return with a minimum gross income from business, profession or employment, which should exceed INR 2 lakhs Per annum.

Investments amounting to INR 5 Lakhs or above, in form of fixed deposits in Banks or Post Office.

• Investments to be a year prior from the date of application with a validity of more than 12 months, Investments in Co-operative Banks or Societies are not acceptable.

In some case Security Deposit of USD 1000 (Refundable upon return and after producing the entry & exit stamp in UAE)

Supporting documents required in case of applicant qualifying under Economical status criteria:

• Original + Photocopy of Income Tax returns, Salary slips of the last 6 months, Photo copy of Pan Card OR Original + Photocopy of Fixed Deposit Receipt
• Original passport for verification (valid for 6 months from the date of travel) + coloured photocopy ( First two pages, Last two pages, Observation Page - if any, Valid travel records - if any)
• Invitation letter if any, from the host company in the UAE.
• For female applicants and students who are above 18 years and travelling alone require NOC from parents / husband, Photo ID of parents/ husband. Copy of the host passport / residence visa

Spouse and children below 21 years of age AND / OR parents above 60 years of age can be invited.

Supporting documents required:

• Invitation letter, passport copy and Valid residence visa copy of the host in UAE
• Original passport for verification (valid for 6 months from the date of travel) + coloured photocopy (First two pages, Last two pages, Observation Page - if any, Valid travel records - if any)
• Invitation Letter if any, from the host company in the UAE

In case of the spouse name not endorsed on the passport:

• Marriage Certificate / Notarised Affidavit on an INR 100/- stamp paper
• Newly married couples traveling immediately after marriage are required to submit NOC from parents with photo id proof, Wedding card and Marriage photograph of the couple

Important Information:

• Selection / determination of a visa category are on the basis of airline ticket itinerary
• UAE visa applications for diplomatic Passport holders:

As per the directive of UAE Immigrations, UAE visa applications for Diplomatic Passport holders will no longer be accepted at DVPC. All Diplomatic passport holders are now required to apply through the UAE Embassy only.

Now that you are ready with all your documents, form and other requirements, applicants can now visit the nearest visa application centre to apply for their visa to UAE.

• Ensure coloured photos are as per specifications Size 4.3 cms x 5.5 cms preferably white background and matt finish.
• Attach all supporting documents required as per checklist. Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications are not accepted.

Now that you have applied for your visa to UAE, and waiting for your application to be processed, you can track the status of your application here

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Duration Of Stay : 96 Hours

96 Hours Visa: This Visa is valid only for 96 hours stay (Single Entry, including the date of entry and exit) and is ideal for travellers to the UAE who plan to stay for a period of less than 4 days. This type of Visa is preferred by travellers having business meetings, point to point travel or taking stopovers en route to their onward journey. The entry validity of the visa is for 30 days from the date of issue.

(Duration of stay: 96 hours, Visa fees inclusive of service charge and tax)

• Confirmed onward or return ticket copy of Emirates airline.
• Return or onward confirmed Emirates airline ticket copy. **

As per the directive of UAE Immigrations, UAE visa applications for Diplomatic Passport holders will no longer be accepted at. All Diplomatic passport holders are now required to apply through the UAE Embassy only.

Duration Of Stay : 30 Days

Short Term Visit Single Entry – Tourist : The entry validity for all types of tourist visa is 58 days from the date of issue (Valid untill date mentioned on visa). After entry in Dubai stay validity of visa can be extended thrice for 30days each. Extension fee is AED 850 each time.

Please contact below mentioned address before expiry of stay validity along with original passport and extension fee once you have entered the country on same visa.

Dubai International Airport Terminal 3- Arrival Area Next to Boots Pharmacy

• Timings : 7am-7pm (Mon-Thu) / 7am-6:30pm (Friday) / 9am-4pm Saturdays. Sunday Closed

(Duration of stay: 30 days, Visa fees inclusive of service charge and tax) Selection / Determination of a visa category is on the basis of the airline ticket itinerary

• Please Note: The cancellation charge per visa is 2550 (INR). Cancellation request can be raised with the application centre where you have submitted the visa application and for applications that are approved
• Visa fee once paid remains non-refundable under any circumstances.
• Coloured photocopies of First and the Last two pages of the Passport. **(valid for six months from the date of travel)
• 1 coloured passport size Photograph
• For other supporting documents please go to Eligibility Criteria.

Duration Of Stay : 90 Days

90 Days Visit Visa : This Visa is valid for 90 days stay (Single Entry, including the date of entry and exit) availed by travellers having a longer stay in UAE. This type of Visa is preferred by travellers going to UAE for holidays, visit family / friends or for business trainings etc. The entry validity for all types of tourist visa is 58 days from the date of issue (Valid untill date mentioned on visa). After entry in Dubai stay validity of visa can be extended twice with first extension allowed for 30 days and second extension for 20 days. Extension fee is AED 850 each time.

• Timings : Monday to Friday (07:00 am to 02:30 pm) and Saturday (09:00 am to 04:00 pm)

Below mentioned documents are needed to apply for a 90 Days Visa.

Official Tour for Meetings / Seminars / Exhibitions : Passenger’s Passport copy / Confirmed EK Ticket / Hotel confirmation / Company covering letter / Host company invitation letter or Host Resident permit along with the passport copy.

Personal : ( If the purpose of visit is to meet family or close relatives ). Passport copy / Confirm EK Ticket / Host passport copy / Host Resident page / Host covering letter or guarantee letter / Relationship proof.

Tourism or property : Passport copy / Confirmed EK Ticket / Confirm Hotel booking or Property Tenancy contract and Property papers.

Applicant needs to provide a covering letter mentioning the reason of travel, stay & host details and self-guarantee of exiting Dubai within the visa validity period. Two (02) local contact details (who stays in different address) shall also needs to be mentioned in the same letter and supported by their Photo id cum Address proof.

Apart from the above documents, immigration may ask for additional documents as and when deemed required by them.

Preapprovals from immigration may be required for unaccompanied young or woman applicants travelling alone. Applications would be accepted based on approval being received.

• (Duration of stay: 90 days, Visa fees inclusive of service charge and tax)
• Visa fee once paid is not refundable under any circumstances

Visa Processing Time : 3 – 4 working days from the date of submission (Excluding Saturday,Sunday and any UAE Holiday) Visa Submission Time : Applications need to be submitted in between 09:30 to 17:30.

Multi Entry Short Term Visa : 30 Days

Multi Entry Short Term Visa : Traveller must make his first entry in UAE within validity period of 58 days (valid until date mentioned on visa). With effect from the date of FIRST entry visa is valid for 30 days. Within the period of these 30 days traveller can make multiple entries / exits to / from UAE. However make sure that his/her last exit from UAE should be on or before 30th day.

After entry in Dubai stay validity of visa can be extended thrice for 30days each. Extension fee is AED 850 each time.

Multiple entry visa once utilized cannot be cancelled. The applicant would have to await expiry of the visa validity. The validity of the visa is 58 days from the date of issue and the client can enter UAE multiple times and stay there for 30 Days from the first entry in UAE.

• (Duration of stay: 30 days, Visa fees inclusive of service charge and tax)
• Visa application form duly filled **
• 1 coloured passport size photograph**
• Coloured photocopies of the First and the last two pages of the Passport. **(valid for six months from the date of travel)

Click here to download the Visa Application Form. Instructions: The form needs to be filled offline. You are required to fill in all the details as mentioned in the form. Submit it with the mandatory documents at your nearest visa application centre. To Download a Form:

Visa Processing Time: 3 – 4 working days from the date of submission (Excluding Saturday,Sunday and any UAE Holiday) Visa Submission Time:  Applications need to be submitted in between 09:30 to 17:30.

Multi Entry Long Term Visa : 90 Days

Multi Entry Long Term Visa : Traveller must make his first entry in UAE within validity period of 58 days (valid until date mentioned on visa). With effect from the date of FIRST entry visa is valid for 90 days. Within the period of these 90 days traveller can make multiple entries / exits to / from UAE. However make sure that his/her last exit from UAE should be on or before 90th day.

After entry in Dubai stay validity of visa can be extended twice with first extension allowed for 30 days and second extension for 20 days. Extension fee is AED 850 each time.

Please contact below mentioned address before the expiry of stay validity along with original passport and extension fee once you have entered the country on same visa.

For all unaccompanied students and young women below the age of 25 years preapproval is required.

Multiple entry visa once utilized cannot be cancelled. The applicant would have to await expiry of the visa validity.

• Visa application form duly filled**
• 1 coloured passport size photograph.
• Confirmed onward or return ticket copy of Emirates airline. **

Visa Processing Time: 3 – 4 working days from the date of submission (Excluding Saturday,Sunday and any UAE Holiday) Visa Submission Time: Applications need to be submitted in between 09:30 to 17:30.

As per the directive of UAE Immigrations, UAE visa applications for Diplomatic Passport holders will no longer be accepted at DVPC with immediate effect i.e. from 05 September 2013. All Diplomatic passport holders are now required to apply through the UAE Embassy only.

Duration Of Stay : 60 Days

60 days Visit Visa : The entry validity for all types of tourist visa is 58 days from the date of issue (Valid untill date mentioned on visa). After entry in Dubai stay validity of visa can be extended twice for 30days each. Extension fee is AED 850 each time.

• Emirates Commercial Visa Services Dubai International Airport Terminal 3- Arrival Area Next to Boots Pharmacy
• Kindly Note: The above visa is valid for a period of 60 days from the date of issue.

(Duration of stay: 60 days, Visa fees inclusive of service charge and tax) Selection / Determination of a visa category is on the basis of the airline ticket itinerary

• Click on the  form  link
• When the form opens, save the form on your  computer .
• Press the right button on  your mouse  on the required link.
• Select  Save Target As  from the list
• Save  the form on your computer.

Normal Visa Processing Time:  3 – 4 working days from the date of submission (Excluding Saturday,Sunday and any UAE Holiday)

Normal Visa Submission Time: Applications need to be submitted in between 09:30am to 05:30pm.

Express Visa Processing Time: 36 hours from the time of submission (Excluding Saturday,Sunday and any UAE Holiday)

Express Visa Submission Time:  Applications need to be submitted in between 09:30am to 12:00 noon.

Criteria I: Travel Record

Applicants who have travelled at least once in the last 5 years to or has a valid visa for countries like USA, UK, Schengen countries, European Union, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Canada, Switzerland and Japan or have evidence of travel records in the last five (5) years to the UAE.

Criteria II: Financial Records

In some case Security Deposit of USD 1000 (Refundable upon return and after producing the entry & exit stamp in UAE)

Criteria III: Invitation from immediate family member residing in UAE on family status

Newly Married Couple:

HOW TO APPLY

Now that you are ready with all your documents, form and other requirements, applicants can now visit the  nearest visa application centre  to apply for their visa to UAE.

AFTER SUBMISSION

Now that you have applied for your visa to UAE, and waiting for your application to be processed, you can  track the status of your application here

As you have experienced our services and may wish to provide feedback on them, please visit  Customer Service.

Multi Entry Long Term Visa : 60 Days

Multi Entry Long Term Visa : Traveller must make his first entry in UAE within validity period of 58 days (valid until date mentioned on visa). With effect from the date of FIRST entry visa is valid for 60 days. Within the period of these 60 days traveller can make multiple entries / exits to / from UAE. However make sure that his/her last exit from UAE should be on or before 60th day.

After entry in Dubai stay validity of visa can be twice for 30days each. Extension fee is AED 850 each time.

• Long Term Visit Single Entry – Tourist
• Long Term Visit Multiple Entry - Tourist

Please contact below mentioned address along with original passport and extension fee once you have entered the country on same visa.

• Timings : 7am-7pm (Mon-Thu) / 7am-6:30pm (Friday) / 9am-4pm Saturdays. Sunday Closed.

Multiple entry visa once utilized cannot be cancelled. The applicant would have to await expiry of the visa validity. The validity of the visa is 58 days from the date of issue and the client can enter UAE multiple times and stay there for 60 Days from the first entry in UAE.

• (Duration of stay: 60 days, Visa fees inclusive of service charge and tax)
• Click on the  form link
• Press the right button on  your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As  from the list

Visa Processing Time:  3 – 4 working days from the date of submission (Excluding Saturday,Sunday and any UAE Holiday)

Visa Submission Time:  Applications need to be submitted in between 09:30 to 17:30.

Authorized Portal for Visa Application to India Indianvisaonline.gov.in

All foreign nationals entering India are required to possess a valid international travel document in the form of a national passport with a valid visa from an Indian Mission/Post or eVisa (Limited Categories) from Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs.

Visa on Arrival for the nationals of Japan, South Korea and UAE (only for such UAE nationals who had earlier obtained e-Visa or regular/paper visa for India) Available at selected Airports

Advisory: Government of India has not authorized any agent or intermediary to charge any fee for facilitation of emergency / express Visa/eVisa. For travel to India a regular/eVisa along with passport is mandatory. Only categories exempted under bilateral arrangments may not need a visa. For persons of Indian origin (all categories), OCI card is mandatory.

e-Visa - Only Ordinary Passport holders may apply for eVisa application online. Select Visa Service as G20 eConference Visa and purpose as "To Attend G20 Conference/Meeting" .

Regular Visa - Diplomatic/Official/Ordinary Passport holders may fill online application and submit at concerned Indian Embassy/Mission in their country. Select Visa Service as Conference Visa and purpose as "To Attend G20 Conference/Meeting" .