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Before you fly

UAE Visa Information

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Do I need a visa for the UAE?

You’ll find information about visas below. Use our quick visa search tool to see if you need a visa and the passport requirements for visiting the UAE.

UAE visa on arrival

Preapproved uae visas, prearranged uae visas, sponsoring someone to visit the uae, contact information, 30-day visit eligibility.

If you are a passport holder of the below country or territory, no advance visa arrangements are required to visit the UAE. Simply disembark your flight at Dubai International and proceed to immigration, where your passport will be stamped with a 30-day visit visa free of charge.

90-day visit eligibility

If you are a passport holder of one of the below countries or territories, your passport will be stamped with a multiple entry 90-day visit visa that's valid for 6 months from the date of issue, and for a stay of 90 days in total. Citizens of the below European countries are also entitled to apply for a pre-arranged visit visa if their 90-day visa on arrival has been fully utilized.

180-day visit eligibility

If you hold a Mexican passport you’re eligible for a multiple entry 180-day visit visa that's valid for 6 months from the date of issue, and for a stay of 180 days in total.

Dubai immigration procedures

As an added security measure, Immigration Authorities at Dubai International are now conducting random visual screening for visitors to Dubai.

Visitors asked to proceed for visual screening are required to present a hard copy of their visa or a printed version of the visa number confirmation page at the screening counter. If you do not have a copy of your visa with you, a charge of AED 30 per copy applies, payable only in AED.

Important information

Before you travel to the UAE, check visa requirements and make sure you have a valid visa if needed and that your passport is valid for the minimum required period. Holders of non-standard passports and travel documents may also have different entry requirements: find out if you need to apply for a visa and other passport requirements.

As of April 29, 2016, GCC residence permit holders will need to apply for a UAE visa before arriving in Dubai.

New visit entry permit to the UAE for Indian nationals

From January 7, 2024, eligible Indian nationals with a normal passport valid for a minimum of six months can obtain a single entry, 14-day visa on arrival. A fee of USD 63 applies.

Eligibility

• Indian passport holder with USA visa valid for a minimum of six months
• Indian passport holder with USA green card valid for a minimum of six months
• Indian passport holder with UK residence card valid for a minimum of six months
• Indian passport holder with EU residence card from the following countries valid for a minimum of six months

How and where to apply for a preapproved UAE visa

Eligible Indian nationals can apply for their UAE entry permit on emirates.com through Manage your booking .

* Extensions can be made at the airport office only.

Required documents

• Color photograph of applicant
• Color copy of applicant's passport. The passport must be valid for at least six months
• The original application form (available at all Emirates ticketing offices) can be accessed in Arabic or English, depending on the applicant’s nationality. Download the English  or Arabic  application form
• Copy of the Emirates ticket
• Proof of relationship if applying for family member: birth certificate, marriage certificate and family book
• All Documents to be submitted as hard copies

Additional documents are required for visitors of some countries

Additional documents may be required, depending on your country of residence. Please use our visa search tool above or visit our visa requirements page for more information.

Rules and conditions

• Visa fees must be paid upon application.
• Additional visa processing fees apply.
• The passenger must travel to and from Dubai on Emirates or codeshare flights only.
• Visa fees are nonrefundable.
• The ticket is non-refundable if the visa has been issued and utilized.
• Visa processing time is approximately 3 to 4 working days.
• Entry into the UAE is subject to immigration approval.
• All visas are valid to enter Dubai for 60 days from the date of issue, except the 96-hour and 48-hour visas, which are valid for 30 days from the date of issue.

How and where to apply for your prearranged UAE visa

• Apply online through Manage Your Booking

Apply online

Nationals of countries requiring a prearranged UAE visa can now apply and pay for their visas online through emirates.com.

If you are traveling to or stopping over in Dubai with Emirates, you can submit an application and receive your UAE visa entirely online—without having to submit your passport for stamping. You can apply for your UAE visa through our Manage your booking after you book your Emirates flight. VFS processing fees apply. For more information please visit VFS Global.

The online visa application service is available for residents and nationals of many countries around the world. Find out if you can apply for a UAE visa. Applicants' passports must have at least six months' validity as of the date of travel to Dubai and must be machine-readable; handwritten passports are not accepted.

This service is only available to passengers with a confirmed Emirates booking where an Emirates ticket has already been issued and the flight itinerary already includes the desired time in Dubai. The itinerary into and out of Dubai should be on one ticket (PNR), and these flights must be Emirates flights. Note that itineraries including flights to or from Dubai on other carriers are not eligible for online visa service.

A minimum of 4 international working days prior to arrival in Dubai is required; however, Emirates recommends that online applications be made as early as possible.

Apply in the UAE

If you have a family member or near relative who is a UAE resident, they can apply for a visa on your behalf at any of our ticketing offices in the UAE. Please note that this service is only available to residents of the UAE.

• Color copy of applicant's passport. The passport must be valid for at least three months.
• The original application form (available at all Emirates ticketing offices)

Download the prearranged visa application form

Get started on your prearranged visa application by downloading and filling out the form.

Required applicant documents:

• A color passport photograph
• A color copy of your passport (must be valid for six months)
• A copy of your Emirates flight ticket, or your flight ticket from our codeshare partner
• The visa application form

Required sponsor documents:

Minimum salary required, download the sponsorship application form.

Get started on your sponsorship application by downloading and filling out the form.

Visa and sponsorship applications can be submitted to:

Abu Dhabi Emirates Ticketing Office: Al Sawari Tower C, Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Visa Services: Monday to Friday (8.30am to 6pm) and Saturday (8.30am to 5.30pm) Closed on Sunday and public holidays.

Ajman Emirates Ticketing Office Escape Tower, Sheikh Rashid Bin Humaid Street Visa Services: Monday to Saturday (9am to 6pm) Closed on Sunday and public holidays

Al Ain Emirates Ticketing Office Commercial Complex, Sheikh Khalifa Street Visa Services: Monday to Friday (8.30am to 6pm) and Saturday (8.30am to 5.30pm) Closed on Sunday and public holidays

Dubai International: Terminal 3 Arrivals Phone: 04 504 7300 E-mail: [email protected] Visa Services: Monday to Friday (7am to 7pm) and Saturday (9am to 4pm) Closed on Sunday and public holidays

Emirates Ticketing Office: Emirates Group Technology Centre, Ground Floor Entrance B, Al Ittihad Road, near Clock Tower, Deira Visa Services: Monday to Saturday (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Closed on Sunday and public holidays

Emirates Ticketing Office: Town Centre, Jumeirah Visa Services: Daily from (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

VFS Global Services GCC VASCO Worldwide 2nd floor, WAFI Mall, Level 2, Falcon Phase 2, Umm Hurair 2, Dubai, UAE

Sharjah Emirates Ticketing Office: Crystal Plaza, Buhaira Corniche Visa Services: Monday to Saturday (9am to 7pm) Closed on Sunday and public holidays Umm Al Quwain Emirates Ticketing Office: King Faisal Road, Jameiya area, near FEWA Visa Services: Monday to Saturday (9am to 8pm) Closed on Sunday and public holidays

• Before You Fly
• Visa and Passport
• UAE visa information

• Nationality
• Document Required
• Technical Info for e-Visa
• Payment Related
• Authorized Immigration checkposts through which eVisa holders can travel.

Payment Helpdesk

SBI ePay: +91-22-2753-5773 (24 x 7)                Axis Bank : +91 1800-419-0073 (24 x 7)

Toll free Numbers from:

• USA : 1855 205 5577
• Uk : 0808 178 5040
• Singapore : 800 1206 355
• Australia : 1800 153 861
• UAE : 8000 3570 3218
• Saudi Arabia : 800 850 0000
• Qatar : 00 800 100 348
• Bahrain : 800 11 300

Select option no. 6 on IVR to connect to agents.

From rest of the countries none toll free number to India + 91-40-6717-4100 (Paid Number).

• eVisa Helpdesk (Due to maintenance activity IVRS services are unavailable.)
• eVisa Helpdesk

E-VISA APPLICATION PROCESS

Apply online

Upload Photo and Passport Page

Pay eVisa fee online

Using Credit / Debit card / Payment Wallet

Receive ETA Online

Electronic Travel Authorization/ETA Will be sent to your e-mail

Fly To India

Print ETA and present at Immigration Check Post where eVisa will be stamped on passport.

Government of India makes no provision of charging of any emergency fees or additional fees for grant of any emergency / express e-visa. Those travelling to India are also advised to go through instructions available on the website of Bureau of Immigration at https://boi.gov.in .

eVisa is admissable only under the following categories:

E-tourist visa, e-business visa, e-conference visa, e-medical visa, e-medical attendent visa, e-ayush visa, e-ayush attendent visa.

• e-Emergency X-Misc Visa

1. One Month e-Tourist Visa

One Month (30 Days).

Double Entry, non-extendable and non-convertible

2. One year e-Tourist Visa

One year (365 Days) from the date of grant of ETA.

3. Five years e-Tourist Visa

Five years from the date of grant of ETA.

Maximum stay in India during one Calender Year should not exceed 180 days for 1 year and 5 year Tourist Visa.

One year (365 days) from the date of grant of ETA.

Continuous stay during each visit shall not exceed 180 days. If the intension is to stay for more then 180 days, shall get registered with FRRO/FRO concerned within two weeks after the expiry of 180 days.

Thirty days (30 days) from the date of arrival into India.

Organizers to upload all details & documentation on the MHA website (conference.mha.gov.in)

Sixty days (60 days) from the date of arrival into India.

If the applicant is unable to complete his e-visa application form, he may save the application and may return to complete the application form by clicking the tab at the bottom of page: After your eVisa applications is submitted, the same shall be scrutinized and if any Document/Image is not appropriate, you may be advised on your given e-mail to re-upload the same. To re-upload use the tab at the bottom of the page. Applicant should normally receive this mail within 24 hours.

• Useful Web Links
• Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. Of India.
• Ministry of External Affairs, Govt Of India
• Ministry of Tourism, Govt Of India
• Bureau of Immigration, Govt Of India
• Incredible India, Govt Of India

Eligibility

• International travellers whose sole objective for visiting India is recreation, sight seeing,casual visit to meet friends and relatives, attending a short term yoga programme,Short term courses on local languages, music, dance, arts & crafts, cooking, medicine etc. which should not be a formal or structured course/programme (courses not exceeding 6 months duration and not issued with a qualifying certificate/ diploma etc),Voluntary work of short duration (for a maximum period of one month, which do not involve any monetary payment or consideration of any kind in return), medical treatment including treatment under Indian systems of medicine, business purpose, as attendant to e-Medical visa holder, attending a conference/ seminar/ workshop organized by a Ministry or Department of the Government of India, State Governments or UT Administrations etc. & their subordinate/ attached organizations & PSUs and private conferences organized by private persons/companies/organizations.
• Applicant's passport should have at least six months validity at the time of making application for grant of e-Visa.
• International Travellers should have return ticket or onward journey ticket,with sufficient money to spend during his/her stay in India.
• International Travellers having Pakistani Passport or Pakistani origin may please apply for regular Visa at Indian Mission.
• Not available to Diplomatic/Official Passport Holders or Laissez-passer travel document holders.
• Not available to individuals endorsed on Parent's/Spouse's Passport i.e. each individual should have a separate passport.
• Not available to International Travel Document Holders other than Passport.

If you are a national of any following countries, you are eligible for eVisa.

• Afghanistan
• Antigua & Barbuda
• Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Cameroon Union Republic
• Cayman Island
• Cook Islands
• Cote d'lvoire
• Czech Republic
• Dominican Republic
• El Salvador
• Equatorial Guinea
• Isle of Man
• Liechtenstein
• Marshall Islands
• Netherlands
• New Zealand
• Niger Republic
• Niue Island
• Papua New Guinea
• Philippines
• Republic of Korea
• Saint Christopher and Nevis
• Saint Lucia
• Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
• Saudi Arabia
• Sierra Leone
• Solomon Islands
• South Africa
• Switzerland
• Trinidad & Tobago
• Turks & Caicos Island
• United Kingdom
• Vatican City-Holy See
• Zambia and Zimbabwe

Documents Requirement & Visa Categories

• General Instructions
• Advisory for Canadian Nationals
• e-Visa has 5 sub-categories viz. e-Tourist Visa(for 30 days/01 year/ 05 years) ,e-Business Visa, e-Medical Visa, e-Medical Attendant Visa and e-Conference Visa. A foreigner (other than those applying for e-Conference Visa) will be allowed to club activities permitted under these categories. Foreigners applying for e-Conference visa will be permitted to club the activities permitted under e-Tourist visa only (validity co-terminus with e-Conference Visa only i.e. 30 days). Only two e-Medical Attendant Visas will be granted against one e- Medical Visa.
• For e-Tourist and e-Business visa, Applicants of the eligible countries/territories may apply online minimum 4 days in advance of the date of arrival.
• For e-Medical, e-Medical Attendant and e-Conference visa, Applicants of the eligible countries/territories may apply online minimum 4 days in advance of the date of arrival with a window of 120 days. Example: If you are applying on 1st Sept then applicant can select arrival date from 5th Sept to 2nd Jan
• Sample eVisa application form is available on the tab near the bottom of eVisa main page.
• Recent front facing photograph with white background and photo page of Passport containing personal details like name, date of birth, nationality, expiry date etc are to be uploaded mandatorily by the applicant. Additionally one more document depending upon the e-Visa type would also be required to be uploaded. The application is liable to be rejected if the uploaded documents and photograph are not clear / as per specification.
• e-Visa fee is country/Territory specific. Bank transaction charges of 2.5% will be charged additionally on applicable e-Visa fees. The fee must be paid at least 4 days before the expected date of travel otherwise application will not be processed. To know the fee applicable on your Country/Territory please Click here (for e-Tourist Visa) and for other e-Visa Click here .
• e-Visa fee once submitted is non-refundable as the fee is for processing of the application and is not dependent on either Grant or Rejection of Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA).
• Applicant should carry a copy of Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) along with him/her at the time of travel. Please confirm that your ETA status is shown as 'GRANTED' on this website prior to commencement of your journey. Applicants can track the status of their application online by clicking VisaStatus
• Biometric details of the applicant will be mandatorily captured at Immigration on arrival in India.
• e-Visa is non-extendable, non-convertible & not valid for visiting Protected/Restricted and Cantonment Areas. If you intend to visit Protected/Restricted/Cantonment areas, you would require prior permission from the Civil Authority please visit here.
• The e-Visa fee payment status updation may take up to 2 hours due to technical reasons/network delays. Before re-applying, the applicants are requested to wait for 2 hours for payment status updating, after final submission of the application form and payment of the fee. In cases, where e-Visa fee has been deducted but status is not updated, the applicants are advised to verify their payment status by clicking on 'Verify Payment/Pay Visa Fee' tab or by clicking on the link Verify Payment.
• Nationals of Yellow Fever affected countries or travellers arriving from these countries must carry YELLOW FEVER VACCINATION CARD at the time of arrival in India, otherwise they may be quarantined for 6 days upon arrival in India. Please visit our Ministry Of Health & Family Welfare latest guidelines regarding yellow fever countries here.
• You must travel on the Passport which you have applied for eVisa. Entry will be allowed into India on the new passport even if ETA has been issued on the old passport, however in such cases a traveler must carry the old passport on which ETA was issued

The documents required for completing the eVisa application is indicated against each type of eVisa. Please keep all these documents ready at hand before beginning to fill your eVisa application. All documents including Business cards, Invitation letters etc. must be in English language, failing which the application would be liable for rejection. The entire process may take 10 to 15 minutes to complete the application and make the payment.

Applicants must be fill eVisa application himself/herself and give correct information in each column and take responsibility for the correctness of information provided.

Documents Required: All documents uploaded by the applicant including business cards, invitation letters etc. must be in English language, failing which e-Visa application would be liable for rejection.

The documents required for e-visa are :.

• Scanned Bio Page of the passport showing the Photograph and Details *
• For short term courses, copy of letter from the institute/organization/hospital etc. concerned on its letter-head *
• For voluntary work of short duration, copy of letter from the organization concerned on its letter-head *
• Copy of Letter from the Hospital concerned in India on its letterhead which including the date / tentative date which admission have been suggested .
• Copy of Business Card
• Any letter of invitation if applicable from indian parties which wish you conduct the business (optional).
• Copy of Passport page containing personal particulars *
• Approval of the Government of India in the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (Department of Sports)
• Invitation Letter to foreign sports teams and sports persons to visit India by the concerned Sports Federation/Association in India.
• If the applicant had participated in any commercial sports event during his/her previous visit to India, then documents regarding Tax compliance for the said visit are to be furnished
• If the sports event entails visit to Restricted or Protected Areas in India, below mentioned additional documents are also to be submitted (a) Clearance for holding the event from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. (b) Political Clearance for holding the event from the Ministry of external Affairs, Government of India. (c) Requisite clearance from the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
• Invitation of the host institute to the foreign faculty
• Copy of the sanction order under GIAN issued by the National Coordinating Institute viz. IIT Kharagpur
• Copy of the synopsis of the courses to be taken up by the faculty
• Invitation from organizer, which applicant may seek from this organiser.
• Political clearance from Ministry of External Affairs
• Event clearance from Ministry of Home Affairs

The digital photograph to be uploaded along with the Visa application should meet the following requirements:

• Format - JPEG
• Minimum 10 KB
• Maximum 1 MB
• The height and width of the Photo must be equal.
• Photo should present full face, front view, eyes open and without spectacles
• Center head within frame and present full head from top of hair to bottom of chin
• Background should be plain light colored or white background.
• No shadows on the face or on the background.
• Without borders.
• Format -PDF
• Size : Minimum 10 KB ,Maximum 300 KB

The applicant has choice of using two option for payment.

• SBI-FAQS-Payment Related
• AXIS-FAQS-Payment Related

SBIePay is the Payment Aggregator service of State Bank of India – India’s Largest Bank and amongst top 50 Banks in the world, which provides bouquet of multiple payment options on a single page for the convenience of the customers.

SBIePay has facilitated the following channels on e-Visa platform:

• Payment Gateway: It seamlessly processes Credit card and Debit Card transactions for all the cards issued internationally by Visa & MasterCard. SBIePay Payment gateway is enabled with BIN identifier which recognises the BIN online when a customer enters the no., which drastically improves the success percentage and reduces customer friction.
• Paypal: SBIePay also facilitates e-Visa customers to make payment through widely popular and accepted Paypal channel.

SBIePay is certified with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) ver 3.2, which is the latest version, and which further reinforces our promise of security and safety. The payment system fully supports 3DSecure - Verified by Visa and MasterCard Secure Code, wherever it is applicable. Further, SBIePay is secured using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption which ensures that payment information that travels over the Internet is always encrypted and cannot be viewed by unauthorised individuals.

Yes, SBIePay has enabled international card issued by MasterCard and VISA both with and without 3D Secure authentication.

The applicant enters necessary details on https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/ , and clicks on 'Pay Now'. The applicant is redirected to SBIePay payment page and is presented with payment options of either entering Card details (Payment Gateway) or Paypal .Applicant enters his card details and clicks ‘Proceed’. Now, either of the below mentioned 2 scenarios will occur:

• 3 D Secure page of the Card Issuerwill be displayed, where applicant must enter 3D Secure Password/OTP.
• Transaction is processed without 3D Secure page. After successful completion of transaction, the applicant is redirected on to the https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/ with a successful receipt of payment.

If an applicant is presented with a 3D Secure page prompting to enter a password/OTP, this means the Card issuing Bank participates in 3D Secure transaction. If the applicant’s transaction is processed without directing to 3D secure page, he/she should contact the card issuing Bank for support.

In an ideal scenario, once the transaction is processed, the applicant shall be presented with a payment successful page along with a reference number.

In some rare scenarios it may happen where the application is not shown Payment successful page post completion of transaction, which may be due to a drop in connectivity leading to non-receipt of success response. If the applicant does not receive any success message even after card account has been charged, a refund shall be initiated after due reconciliation process to the applicants’ card account.

In rare case of transaction status unknown to the applicant, which is when the applicant has not received success response due to time out or connectivity issue and the account has been debited, we advise the customer not to attempt another transaction immediately and rather provide their Order no. on the e-Visa site after 30 minutes to check the status of the transaction. If the transaction status is showing ‘failed’, then customer may attempt another transaction. Also, the debited amount shall be refunded to the applicants’ card account after reconciliation process within seven (7) days of transaction.

The banking charges for:

• Payment Gateway Card transactions (both Debit or Credit Card): 2.5%* of the applicable e-Visa fee.
• Paypal: 3.5%* of the applicable e-Visa fee.

*The charges are inclusive of any applicable taxes.

The breakup of transaction charges will be displayed on the Payment page for applicants’ knowledge and to maintain transparency.

At State Bank of India, we are committed to provide best customer services to our customers. Customers can email us at sbiepay[at]sbi[dot]co[dot]in for any queries related to their transaction. Alternatively, SBIePay provides 24*7*365 customer support to all the e-Visa applicants. Applicants can also call us on the below mentioned number(s):

Contact No: +91-22-2753-5773

An applicant can perform multiple times transactions for a single application ID, with a gap of minimum 25 minutes between each transaction. It is advisable that applicant may check the status of the transaction at e-Visa portal before attempting another transaction.

An applicant shall be charged for only once for any successful transaction against an application ID. Any further debits shall be refunded back to the customer after due reconciliation, within seven (7) days of transactions.

Axis Bank is an Internet Payment Gateway Solution allows you to make payments on a 24 X 7 basis from around the world. It accepts all Visa, MasterCard and Maestro cards.

Axis Bank Payment Gateway services facilitates online payments w.r.t. all Credit and Debit Cards issued by MasterCard and VISA.

Axis Bank Payment gateway services is compliant with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) standards. All transactions initiated at Axis Bank Payment Gateway services come with 128 bit security and two factor authentication via MasterCard Secure Code and Verified-by-Visa authentication is enabled.

Axis Bank Payment gateway accepts all international card issued by MasterCard and VISA both with and without 3D secure authentication.

The applicant after filling details on https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/ clicks 'Pay Now'. The applicant is redirected to Axis Bank payment gateway page and is presented with payment options like MasterCard and VISA. Cardholder enters his card number, expiry date, Name and CVV value and clicks 'Pay Now'. Incase cardholder Bank is enabled for 3D secure, then a page will appear for the cardholder to entire either his/her OTP/3D secure password. Else transaction would be processed. After successful completion of transaction, the applicant is redirected on to the https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/ with a successful receipt of payment.

Incase Bank is participating for 3D Secure transaction during transaction a 3D secure page would appear and cardholders have to enter his/her password /OTP.

The applicant shall be presented with a payment successful page along with reference number. If the applicant does not receive any success message even after card account has been charged, a refund will have to be initiated after due reconciliation to the applicant's card account.

If a transaction has failed but the applicants card account is debited more than once, the amount will have to be refunded to the applicant's card account after reconciliation process within seven (7) days of transaction. In some cases, If the fund still lies with the card issuing Bank, kindly get in touch with your Bank for such case.

The banking charges are subject to maximum of 2.5% plus applicable taxes on the applicable e-Visa fees. These charges are charged to the applicant at the time of making online e visa fee payment.

Axis Bank provides technical support for all payment related transactions at ecom[at]axisbank[dot]com

Our endeavour is to provide you with a seamless experience on our platform. Please ensure following, before initiating the card payment.

• Using a non-expired card
• Have sufficient balance in your account
• Have sufficient credit card limit on the card being used
• Card is not reported as “lost or stolen”
• Entering the correct OTP. Have access to device for accessing OTP or Static password
• Card supports transactions in INR and USD
• Amount has not exceeded the daily maximum allowed amount by your issuer
• Number of transactions have not exceeded the daily maximum allowed count by your issuer
• Issuer and card not enrolled for 3DS
• Timeout occurred while receiving the OTP from issuer or while entering OTP on the payment page

SBI e-Pay Payment Gateway :-

• SBIePay is the Payment Aggregator service of State Bank of India which provides multiple payment options on a single payment page for the convenience of applicants. SBIePay has enabled Debit and Credit issued by MasterCard and VISA.
• SBIePay facilitates online payments all Credit and Debit Cards issued by MasterCard and VISA.
• SBIePay is certified with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) ver 2.0 certified, which reinforces our promise of security. The payment system fully supports 3DSecure - Verified by Visa and MasterCard Secure Code, wherever it is applicable. Further SBIePay is secured using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption which ensures that payment information never sent over the Internet unencrypted and cannot be viewed by unauthorised individuals.
• SBIePay has enabled international card issued by MasterCard and VISA both with and without 3D Secure authentication.
• The applicant after filling details on https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/ and clicks 'Pay Now'. The applicant is redirected to SBIePay payment page and is presented with payment options like MasterCard and VISA. Applicant enters his card details and clicks “Proceed”. Then the applicant may see one of the two options: i. 3 D Secure page of the Card issuing page for inputing 3D Secure password/OTP ii. Transaction is processed without 3D Secure page. After successful completion of transaction, the applicant is redirected on to the https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/ with a successful receipt of payment.
• The applicant shall be presented with a payment successful page along with reference number. If the applicant does not receive any success message even after card account has been charged, a refund shall be initiated after due reconciliation to the applicants card account.
• If a transaction has failed but the applicants card account is debited more than once, the amount shall be refunded to the applicants card account after reconciliation process within seven (7) days of transaction.
• The banking charges are 2.5% on the applicable e-Visa fees. These charges are charged to the applicant at the time of making online e-visa fee payment.
• SBIePay provides technical support for all payment related transactions at +91-22-2753-5773 is (24 x 7).
• An applicant can perform maximum of three transactions for a single application ID.
• If the applicant cannot succeed in three attempts, a new application is required to be filled and transaction has to be carried out with new application ID.
• An applicant shall be charged for only once against an application ID. Any double/triple debit shall be refunded after due reconciliation within seven (7) days of transactions.

Ans- The following are the eligibility conditions for availing e-Visa services-   i. Nationals of countries listed on the e-Visa website https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/ are eligible to apply for e-Visa Services.   ii. Foreigners whose sole objective for visiting India is     (a) Recreation and sightseeing     (b) Casual visit to meet friends and relatives     (c) Attending short term yoga programme or short term courses on local languages, music, dance, arts & crafts, cooking, medicine etc. which should not be a formal or structured course/programme      (courses not exceeding 6 months duration and not issuing a qualifying certificate/diploma etc. to the participants)     (d) Voluntary work of short duration (for a maximum period of one month, which do not involve any monetary payment or consideration of any kind in return)     (e) Medical treatment, including treatment under Indian systems of medicine     (f) As attendant to e-Medical visa holder     (g) Business purpose     (h) Attending a conference/ seminar/ workshop.   iii. Passport should have at least six months validity at the time of making application for grant of e-Visa and a re-entry permit, if that is required under the law of the country of nationality of the applicant.    The passport should have at least two blank pages for stamping by the Immigration Officer.   iv. The foreigner should have return ticket or onward journey ticket, with sufficient money to spend during his/her stay in India.   v. Foreigners of Pakistani origin or having Pakistani Passport are not eligible for e-Visa. Foreigners who are not Pakistani nationals, but whose parents or grandparents (either paternal or maternal) was born    in, or was permanently resident in Pakistan, are also not eligible for e-Visa. They may apply for regular Visa at Indian Mission.   vi. Not available to Diplomatic/Official Passport Holders or Laissez-passer/ international travel document holders.   vii. Not available to individuals endorsed on Parent's/Spouse's Passport i.e. each individual should have a separate passport.

Ans- For details regarding procedure for applying, please visit our website: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/

Ans- No, https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/ is only the official website to apply for the e-Visa Services.    Note - Services of e-Visa are completely online and no facilitation is required by any intermediary / travel agents etc. It is advised not to believe or fall in trap of any such unscrupulous elements who claim    speedy/express grant of e-Visa and charge money for it.    Do not share your personal information with any unauthorized website as it may lead to leakage of your personal data. Only visit the official website https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/ for e-Visa    service.    For any clarification, you may write us on our email id ' indian-evisa[at]gov[dot]in ' or contact us on +91 11 24300666 .

Ans- No, there is no fee other than the processing fee for e-Visa application and it is non-refundable. Please visit our website to know the fee applicable for your country as it is country-specific.

Ans- (i) For e-Tourist Visa (01 year / 05 years), e-Business Visa, e-Medical, e-Medical Attendant and e-Conference visa, applicants of the eligible countries/territories may apply online minimum 4 days in advance    of the date of arrival. Such application can be made 120 days in advance from proposed date of travel.    (ii) For e-Tourist Visa (30 days) , applicants of the eligible countries/territories may apply online minimum 4 days in advance of the date of arrival. Such application can be made 30 days in advance from    proposed date of travel.

Ans- Yes. Immediately after you submit your e-Visa application and make the payment, you will receive a confirmation of submission of your application on the email id provided by you while filling up your    application form.

Ans- Your e-Visa application may take 72 hours or more for processing. You will be intimated about your Visa status (Granted or Rejected) on your email id provided by you in the e-Visa application.

Ans- Yes, you may check the status of your e-Visa application by visiting our website: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/ and clicking on 'Check your Visa Status' Tab provided on the website.

Ans- The validity of e-Visa would be according to the e-Visa service you have requested in the application form as -    For e-Tourist Visa (01 year / 05 years) , the validity would be 365 days / 05 years from the date of grant of ETA with Multiple entries and Maximum stay in India during one Calender Year should not exceed 180 days.    For e-Tourist Visa (30 days) , the validity would be 30 days from the date of your first arrival in India. Double entries will be granted within the e-Visa validity period stamped on your Passport. Your first    arrival must be between the date of issue and expiry of ETA.    For e-Business Visa , the validity would be 365 days from the date of grant of ETA with Multiple entries and continuous stay during each visit which shall not exceed 180 days and no registration would be    required if stay is for a period of less than 180 days. However, if the intention is to stay for more than 180 days, then the foreigner shall get himself/herself registered with the FRRO/FRO concerned     (https://indianfrro.gov.in) within two weeks after the expiry of 180 days of his/her arrival in India.    For e-Conference Visa , the validity would be 30 days from the date of arrival in India with Single entry.    For e-Medical Visa , the validity would be 60 days from the date of first arrival in India and triple entry will be allowed within the e-Visa validity period stamped on your Passport.    For e-Medical Attendant Visa , the validity would be 60 days from the date of first arrival in India and triple entry will be allowed within the e-Visa validity period stamped on your Passport.

Ans- No, e-Visa is non-extendable and non-convertible.

Ans- You may arrive at 31 designated Airports i.e. Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bagdogra, Bengaluru, Bhubaneshwar, Calicut, Chennai, Chandigarh, Cochin, Coimbatore, Delhi, Gaya, Goa(Dabolim), Goa(Mopa), Guwahati, Hyderabad,Indore    Jaipur,Kannur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Mangalore, Mumbai, Nagpur, Port Blair, Pune, Tiruchirapalli, Trivandrum, Varanasi & Visakhapatnam, and 5 designated seaports (i.e. Cochin, Goa, Mangalore,    Chennai and Mumbai seaports). You may depart from any of the Indian Immigration Check Posts (ICPs).

Ans- Your e-Visa application may take upto 72 hours for processing. For more enquiries on your e-Visa application, you can contact us at +91 11 24300666 or e-mail at indian-evisa[at]gov[dot]in    The applicants are advised to beware of unscrupulous elements/ travel agents/ intermediaries in this regard. In cases where applicants have been asked for correct details or additional information    where application is incomplete, the same must be sent immediately. If such information is not provided within 72 hours, the application is liable to be rejected.

Ans- Yes, ensure that your child’s passport is valid at-least for next 06 (six) months from the date of arrival in India.

Ans- e-Visa processing fee once submitted is non-refundable as the fee is for processing of the application and is not dependent on either Grant or Rejection of Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)

Ans- No. You have already paid the required processing fee online. The applicants are advised to beware of unscrupulous elements/ travel agents/ intermediaries demanding extra payment.

Ans- This pertains to customs department.

Ans- Make sure you delete the browser history and cookies before trying to make payment. Also try to change the browser if the problem persists.    In case you have already tried more than thrice, then you may have to re-submit the entire application form once again.    Payment Support helpline :-     Axis Bank Technical support. Email address: ecom[at]axisbank[dot]com    Contact No Toll free Numbers from:    USA : 18552055577 UK : 0808178 5040 Singapore : 8001206355 Australia : 1800153861 UAE : 8000 3570 3218 Saudi Arabia : 8008500000 Qatar : 00800 100348 Bahrain : 80011300    For rest of the countries: + 91-40-6717-4100     SBI ePay payment support provides technical support for all payment related transactions at +91-22-2753-5773 (24 x 7).

Ans- Please visit our website https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/ and click on 'Verify Payment/ Pay e-Visa fee'.

Ans - You have to upload the business card along with the details of Indian Firm/Company (which you intend to associate yourself with) for business activities. For Sports Related Activity under e-Business Visa, please refer Instructions for applicant page for the list of documents required.

Ans- Business card means 'a card provided to you by the company you are working for' OR you can also upload 'an invitation letter from the company in India including company's information, address and    phone number in India'.

Ans - A Copy of Letter from the Hospital concerned in India on its letterhead which includes the tentative date of admission/treatment in the hospital mentioning the name, nationality and Passport number of    the patient/ e-Medical Visa applicant.

Ans- For e-Conference Visa, following are the required documents:    (i) Invitation from organizer (mandatory)    (ii) Political clearance from Ministry of External Affairs, Govt of India (mandatory)    (iii) Event clearance from Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt of India (optional)

Ans- You may be allowed entry into India on the new passport even if ETA has been issued on the old passport with the condition that you must carry the new Passport and old passport on which ETA was    issued.

Ans- No, You can only enter through the designated airports/seaports which are listed on the e-Visa website.

Ans- You have to put the Previous visa details in the application form as it is mandatory. You can write NA or Not Available or Not Applicable or any other suitable phrase according to you in the application    form if you do not remember your earlier Visa number/details.

Ans- The Visa on Arrival facility is only 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). For the nationals of all other    countries eligible for e-Visa, the e-visa application have to be filled online and the applicant must wait till the confirmation/Grant of ETA for travelling to India.

Ans- e-Visa processing fee once submitted is non-refundable as the fee is for processing of the application and is not dependent on either grant or Rejection of the Application.

Ans- Entry by cruise ship is allowed with the ETA through 5 designated seaports namely Mumbai, Chennai, Cochin, Goa and Mangalore seaports.

Ans- 'Visible identification mark' generally means moles, birthmarks, permanent scars etc. which are visible and can be shown if askd for by the Indian Immigration Authority.

Ans- All the foreigners arriving in India within 6 days of departure from any yellow fever endemic country are required to possess (in original) a valid yellow fever certificate of vaccination.    List of Yellow fever vaccination countries-     https://mohfw.gov.in/sites/default/files/Updated%20List%20of%20Yellow%20Fever%20Endemic%20Countries%20by%20WHO_0.pdf

Ans- The applicant must check all the details including Name, Nationality, Passport Number and Date of Birth, photograph/self image etc before final submission of e-Visa application. The applicant would be    responsible for any discrepancy irrespective of grant/rejection of e-Visa application. However, if any discrepancy found on ETA, e-Visa Support Centre may be contacted at indian-evisa[at]gov[dot]in or     +91 11 24300666 for assistance at least 24 hours before the journey date.

Ans- e-Visa is not allowed for employment. You may apply for a Regular Visa.

Ans- e-Visa is not allowed for NGO activities and journalism purposes. However, Voluntary work of short duration (for a maximum period of one month, which do not involve any monetary payment or    consideration of any kind in return) are allowed.

Ans- Only two e-Medical Attendant Visas will be granted against one e-Medical Visa (patient).

Authorized Immigration Checkposts

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Persons holding eVisa will be allowed to enter into India only through the designated international airports (31) namely :

• Thiruvananthapuram
• Goa(Dabolim)
• Visakhapatnam
• Bhubaneswar

eVisa facility is also been provided for entry at 5 major Indian seaport for cruise tourists:

• New Mangalore

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A tourist wishing to visit the UAE can apply for a tourist visa through the electronic channels of official and private agencies, after fulfilling the requirements for obtaining the entry visa. You can learn about the requirements for entering the UAE and the procedures regarding COVID-19 tests through the websites of the airlines, which are kept up-to-date.

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You can submit an application for a tourist visa, as well as all types of entry visas to the UAE, electronically through government portals.

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You can apply for a visit visa through national airlines and authorised airlines in the UAE.

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You can apply for a visit visa through one of the hotels in the UAE, adhering to the visa requirements.

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August 25, 2022 | 13 min read

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Types of uae visit visa for indians, uae visit visa process, documents required for visit visa, fee for uae visit visa for indians, travel insurance for indians, overstaying fines for visit visa.

• Reasons your Visit Visa to UAE get Rejected

14 Days visa-on-arrival (Single Entry)

The validity of this visa is 14 days from the date it is issued. You can extend it once for 14 days before its expiry date because there is no grace period. The visa is ideal for any India attending a conference or meeting in UAE for a few days.

30 Days Visit Visa (Single Entry)

The validity of this visa is 30 days plus 10 days grace period from the date it is issued. You can extend it twice for 30 days. You can stay in UAE for 90 days using the 30 days visit visa.

90 Days Visit Visa (Single Entry)

The validity of this visa is 90 dates from the date it is issued. It is best suited for individuals who want to stay in UAE for up to 3 months.

After the visa expiry date, you are given 10 days grace period to extend the visa or exit the country. You can extend this visa twice for 30 days+20 days, which gives you 150 days to live in the UAE.

30 Days Visit Visa (Multiple Entry)

The validity of this visa is 30 days and allows multiple entries to UAE within 30 days. There is no grace period after the visa expires, and you cannot extend this visa.

90 Days Visit Visa (Multiple Entry)

The validity of this visa is 90 days and allows one to enter UAE multiple times within the 90 days. You cannot extend this visa, and there is no grace period after it has expired.

The options you have are applying inside the country long term multiple Entry visa or get a new 90 days multiple entry visa through Airport to Airport visa change (A2A visa renewal)

Arabiers have simplified the application for a UAE Visit Visa for Indians. The following are the steps to follow;

Use a scanner to make clear colour copies of your passport and send them to our WhatsApp along with your referee's residence visa page and your photo with a white background.

Pay via your bank, visit our office or pay via a payment link.

After making the payment, you will receive your visa via WhatsApp within 24 to 48 hours.

The following are the documents you need to present when applying for a UAE visit visa for Indians :

• Coloured copy of the passport's name page, personal information, expiration date, and cover page.
• One coloured picture the size of a passport.
• If any kids are travelling with their birth certificates,
• If you have a family member or friend in the UAE, a photo of their UAE work visa page and a confirmed flight back to your home country.

The fees you must pay when applying for various UAE visit visas are highlighted in the table below.

You can also get travel insurance if you travel to the UAE on a visit visa. Here's how much it costs:

Any UAE visit visa you get, there are details when it expires. If you get the 30/90 days visa, you are given 10 days grace period, but for the multiple entry visa and 14 days, there is no grace period.

When you stay behold the days indicated on the visa, you are considered to have overstayed in UAE , and the implication is you have to pay a fine. The fines you will pay are broken down as follows;

for the first day of overstay

Each Consecutive day

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Reasons your Visit Visa to UAE get rejected

• If you are a female under 18 travelling alone, your visa application may be delayed or denied due to suspicions of human trafficking.
• Your visa application may be rejected if you have a criminal history, commit fraud, or engage in any other wrongdoing in the UAE or India.
• If you previously had a UAE residence visa and left the country without cancelling the visa. Before awarding you a new tourist visa, the Public Relations Officer must get it revoked for you.
• If the UAE immigration rejects or delays your application for a Dubai visa because the scanned copies of your passport are illegible.
• Your visa may be denied if your passport shows you as a non-white collar professional, such as a worker, farmer, etc.
• Your application may be rejected or delayed if there are mistakes in the name, passport number, date of birth, or issuance and expiration dates.

Will I get a visa if my passport is to expire soon?

NO, your application for a UAE visa will be rejected if the passport is not valid at least 6 months before you want to visit UAE.

What do I do if I want to renew my visit visa?

UAE visit visa is valid for a period that falls anywhere between 30 and 90 days. Should it become necessary to renew the visa, the applicant can contact the Arabiers to apply for the extension.

What would happen if I extended my stay beyond the validity of my visa?

When you stay behold the visa validity, you are considered to have overstayed and are subject to hefty fines. In addition, you might eventually be barred from entering the country.

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Consequently, the UAE has inaugurated several visa service centers around the globe; one of them is the New Delhi visa center and the Consulate General in Kerala.

New Delhi Visa Center

The visa service centre operates from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is located at the following address:

Ground Floor, Ambience Commercial Complex  (Ambience Tower), VASANT KUNJ 

Please contact the centre through any of the following: 

• Phone: +91 11 3921 7666 
• Email: [email protected]  

Consulate General in Kerala

The visa service centre operates from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is located in the following address:

Survey No. 16/1, 17, Muttathara Village,  Manacaud, Near Fort Police Station,  Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

• Phone: +91 471 3388 888
• Email: [email protected]   

Visa Center's Appointment System

Prior to visiting the center, kindly book an appointment on the following website:

Applicant: https://visa.mofa.gov.ae/Individual/Index.aspx  

Applicant appointment through UAE Consular Section Mobile App: https://play.google.com/store/apps  

Employer: https://visa.mofa.gov.ae/Sponsor/Index.aspx  

In order to ensure a fast and efficient process, please make sure you have fulfilled and met all the requirements needed to complete the visa application prior to booking any appointments. For any inquiries, please call or e-mail the center with your questions.

After initiating the application, the employer will be sent a notification that his/her application is currently under process in the visa services center, where it will be necessary that the applicant presents the following documents in order to complete the application successfully:

• A valid passport for 6 months or more from the intended date of travel. 
• Entry permit from the sponsor or employer.
• A medical test certificate from any of the 17th approved GAMCA medical centres (please see below for further details).
• Valid mobile number.
• Aadhaar Card.

Not providing any of the above requirements upon visiting the centers might cause delays in your application or possible refusal. For further information on visa requirements, please visit the website for the Naturalisation, Residency, and Ports (NRP) department: www.adnrd.ae/home.action

This section illustrates the visa types, which are provided by the consular services centre in the center only. Kindly be noted the list below does not cover all visa types provided by the UAE. For further information regarding visa types not covered by the centre, please visit the NRP department’s website: ( www.adnrd.ae/home.action )

The following table demonstrates the types of visas processed by the centre:

The application fees relates to the remuneration of the center service provision, and does not cover all associated costs of any visa

Mode of payment

• Debit/Credit Card with International Payment Facility.

Courier Services

UAE Consular Section New Delhi in co-ordination with Blue Dart DHL provides courier service for the applicants. They can request for this service in case they did not receive their passports on the same day due to delay in approval or any amendment.

Application Requirement

Form to be filled by the applicants at UAE Consular Section with the following details:

• Valid address with pin code
• Valid Mobile Number

Applicant can click below mentioned link to Check whether courier can be delivered to their valid address or not. https://www.bluedart.com/home#locationfinder Timing for courier service

12:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.

GAMCA India Centers

New Online Appointment System for Medical Report

There is no need to visit the GAMCA office in Okhla now. You can take an Online Appointment for the Medical Report in your own city.

• Open the link https://gcchmc.org
• Book your appointment
• Fill personal Details and the City
• Fill Credit Card Details (10 Dollars)
• Generate Slip
• Take Print Out
• Proceed to Medical Centre in your city

Medical Center List India

ATTESTATION/LEGALIZATION OF DOCUMENTS

• Educational & Other Documents
• Fees for Attestation of Documents
• Commercial Documents
• Fees for Invoices

1. Attestation/Legalization of Documents

• Individuals can submit their OWN documents, or documents of their BLOOD RELATIVES, on showing a proof of Identity and a proof of Relation. Documents of friends can be submitted ONLY through the following authorized agents.
• Commercial Documents can be submitted directly by the Authorized Company – Employees. Authority letter on the Company Letterhead (with the name of the Employee & Seal of the Company) and the Company ID are required in this case.

DELHI CONSULAR SECTION

Authorized Agencies:

KERALA CONSULATE

Authorised Agencies:

Carrier line Consultants, URO Gulf, Akbar Travels, Perfect Tours and Travels, Superb, Badshah Tours and Travels, Fine Tours and Travels, Genius, Gowri Tours and Tavels,BLS(International Service Ltd.) — https://india.blsattestation.com/uae_attestation.php , Shana Enterprises, IVS Global, VFS Global  https://www.vfsattestation.com/wheretoapply.php

MUMBAI CONSULATE

• Akbar Travel of India Pvt. Ltd. (9324802128)
• Flag Management Consultant Pvt. Ltd. (9820369322) 
• Superb, Good Hope Enterprises (9833398061)
• Indo Arab Travel (022-23478573)
• Help Line International Service(9920951174)
• Virgo International(022-25283472,9920144998) 
• Safa International Support & Manpower(9322043130) 
• BLS (International Services Ltd.)  https://india.blsattestation.com/uae_attestation.php    
• Shana Enterprises(022-22655146) 

2. Educational and Other Documents

• Educational Documents need to be attested by ministry of higher education  (HRD) from concerned state followed by home department from  mantralaya before visiting the Consular Section. Once the documents are verified & attested, the individual can collect them immediately.
• Other Documents (Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificate, affidavit & Experience Certificate etc.) need to be attested by the Ministry of External Affairs of India  or home department from mantralaya   before visiting the Consular Section. Once the documents are verified & attested, the individual can collect them immediately.

Fees: 

150 AED  + Bank Service Charge 

Mode of Payment:

• 1. Debit/Credit Card with International Payment Facility.
• 2. e-Gate payment system. click on the link given below:  https://www.mofa.gov.ae/EN/Pages/Login.aspx

User Category:

• UAE Nationals
• Indian Nationals
• Other Nationals

Service Channels:

UAE Consular Section

• Submission Timing: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday - Thursday
• Submission Timing: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday

3. Fees for Attestation of Documents

4. Commercial Documents

Commercial Document needs to be attested by the Ministry of External Affairs of India or home department stamp from mantralaya before visiting the Consular Section. Once the documents are verified & attested, the individual can collect them as per the given time.

Documents can be submitted directly by the Authorized Company Employees. Authority letter on the Company Letterhead (with the name of the Employee & Seal of the Company) and the Company ID are required in this case. Please contact the UAE Consulate Consular Section in case of any questions.

• The fee for Commercial Documents (Agency Agreement) 2,000 AED and the fee for the invoice depend on the invoice values.
• For more information about the fee given below.
• E-Gate payment system. Click on the link given below: https://www.mofa.gov.ae/EN/Pages/Login.aspx   
• Submission Timing: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday 

Collection Timing for Commercial Documents:

3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday

• Fees change anytime without any prior notice.

4. COMMERCIAL INVOICES AND SHIPPING DOCUMENTS COMMERCIAL INVOICE LEGALIZATION FEES

Calculation of charges would be as per the following:

Certificate of Origin = Dhs 150 + Bank Service Charges

Charges for Commercial Invoice would be according to the value of goods in different currencies. 

5. VISAS/PASSPORT FOR TRAVEL TO THE UAE

1. General Information

All Indians with Indian passports valid for more than six months can enter the UAE.

2. Visa on Diplomatic and Official Passports

The Consulate issues visas on Diplomatic and Official Passports only. The documents required for this are:

• (1) A Note Verbal from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (in case of Indian Government Officials) or from the concerned Diplomatic Mission (in case of Diplomats or Officials working in a Diplomatic Mission).

*Date of submission of the Note verbal should be within one month of the date of its issue

• (2) Indian Diplomatic Official Passports

Indian Diplomatic/Official Passport Holders are exempted from UAE Visa.

• (3) Diplomatic and Official Passports

The Consulate issues visas on Diplomatic and Official Passports. The documents required for this are: 

(a) A Note Verbal from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (in case of Indian Government Officials) or from the concerned Diplomatic Mission (in case of Diplomats or Officials working in a Diplomatic Mission). 

(b) Application Form typed in Capital Letters

(i) Incomplete Visa Application Form will not be entertained.

(ii) Visa application form must be signed by the applicant on the space assigned for his/her signature.

(iii) The Particulars of Sponsor in UAE is a necessary requirement.

(iv) Govt. Officials should mention the Particulars of Sponsor as their Embassy or Consulate in UAE, with the Purpose of Entry and Full Address. 

(c) Coloured Passport Copy (Name Page, Personal Data & Date of Expiry) and Cover page (colour). 

(d) One passport size coloured photograph (To be pasted). These documents can be submitted in the Consulate from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., Monday to Thursday and 9:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. on Friday. Visa Collection (After Approval) from 3:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday to Thursday and 3:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. on Friday. The Consulate of UAE takes 2 to 4 working days to process the Visa. 

• (4) Indian Nationals, with a valid US Visa (minimum 6 months) can get Visa on Arrival at the UAE Airport.

3. Tourist Visa for Travel to the UAE

• Tourist Visa for Travel to the UAE — The UAE Consulate does not issue visit/tourist visas on ordinary passports.
• 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.

4- Cancellation of Visa - The UAE Consulate does not cancel visas.

In order to get your visa cancelled, you need to contact your sponsor in UAE who had arranged the visa for you. Your sponsor has the sole authority to cancel your previous visa. Without getting the previous visa cancelled, you cannot get a new UAE visa and you cannot travel to UAE.

w.e. from 1st May, 2017

8. PROCEDURES AND CONDITIONS FOR MARRIAGE BETWEEN A UAE CITIZEN AND A FOREIGN NATIONAL

• Filling the application form of marriage abroad.
• Obtaining character certificate from criminal investigation department of the country of the prospective bride. The prospective groom needs to submit the identity card and in case of not having it he should submit character certificate.
• Obtaining prior approval of marriage from your employer if working with the ministry of foreign affairs or armed forces of UAE.
• The age of prospective bride and groom should not be less than 18 years.
• The age of the prospective bride and groom should be in proportionate, the groom should not be twice or more the age of bride.
• Bring medical clearance certificate for both the prospective bride and groom from concerned authorities and attested according to the rules.
• The bride should not be stateless.
• The prospective bride and groom should enjoy full capacity under according to the law.
• The groom should undertake all the required procedure to authenticate and attest of the marriage contract according to the procedures followed in both the countries.
• The groom should be an employee or has a source of income and submit a document in proof of it.
• If the prospective bride and groom are UAE nationals and want to marry outside the country, then it should be solemnized according to personal status law of United Arab Emirates.
• Contact the Embassy/Consulate before preceding the marriage arrangement.

12. CUSTOMS CLEARANCE RULES AT THE INDIAN AIRPORT

Every passenger entering or leaving Indian border has to pass through Customs check. He/ She must fill up the Disembarkation Card clearly mentioning the quantity and value of goods that he has brought. On his / her arrival the passenger is first cleared by Immigration Officer, who retains the Immigration portion of the Disembarkation Card. Thereafter the passenger takes the delivery of his baggage from the conveyer belts & passes through Customs. Like all other International Airports, the passenger has the option of seeking clearance through the Green Channel or through the Red Channel subject to the nature of goods being carried.

Clearance of Incoming Passengers (Green and Red Channels)

• Duty free Allowances and Entitlements for Indian Residents and Foreigners Residing in India 

Special Allowances for Professionals Returning to India

Duty free Allowances and Entitlements for Tourists

• Duty free Allowances and Entitlements for persons Transferring Residence
• Import of Professional Equipment’s as Baggage

Import of Jewellery

Import of Alcoholic Drinks / Cigarettes as Baggage

Import of Gold as Baggage

Import of Silver as Baggage

Import of Foreign Exchange / Currency

Import of Indian Currency

• Import of Fire Arms

Import of Pet Animals

• Import of Baggage of Deceased

Import of Unaccompanied Baggage

Rate of Duty

• Detained Baggage

Mishandled Baggage

Airline Crew

Import of Passenger Cars

• Outgoing Passenger

Export of Gold Jewellery

Export of Indian Currency

Export of Foreign Currency

Prohibited and Restricted Goods

Penal Provisions

For the purpose of Customs clearance of arriving passengers, a two channel system has been adopted 

• (i) Green Channel for passengers not having any dutiable goods.
• (ii) Red Channel for passengers having dutiable goods. 
• (i) All the passengers shall ensure to file correct declaration of their baggage. 
• (ii) Green channel passengers must deposit the customs portion of the disembarkation card to the custom official at the gate before leaving the terminal. 
• (iii) Declaration of foreign exchange/currency has be made before the custom officers in the following cases: 

(a) where the value of foreign currency notes exceed US $ 5000 or equivalent 

(b) where the aggregate value of foreign exchange including currency exceeds US $ 10,000 or equivalent 

— Passengers walking through the Green Channel with dutiable / prohibited good are liable to prosecution / penalty and confiscation of goods.

— Trafficking of Narcotics and Psychotropic substances is a serious offence and is punishable with imprisonment.

Duty free Allowances and entitlements for Indian Residents and Foreigners Residing in India 

A Resident means a person holding a valid passport issued under the Passports Act, 1967 and normally residing in India 

I. For passengers coming from countries other than

• (a) Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Hongkong or China.
• (b) Pakistan by land Route

Note: 

• 1. The free allowance shall not be pooled with the free allowance of any other passenger. 
• 2. The free allowance is not applicable to the following goods: 

(i) Fire arms.  (ii) Cartridges of fire arms exceeding 50.  (iii) Cigarettes exceeding 200 or cigars exceeding 50 or tobacco exceeding 250 gms.  (iv) Alcoholic liquor or wines in excess of 2 litres. (v) Gold or silver, in any form, other than ornaments.

• 3. One laptop computer (notebook computer) over and above the said free allowances mentioned above is also allowed duty free if imported by any passenger of the age of 18 years and above 
• 4. The goods over and above the free allowances shall be chargeable to customs duty @ 35% + an education cess of 3% i.e. to say the effective rate is 36.05%. 
• 5. Alcoholic drinks and tobacco products imported in excess of free allowance are chargeable to custom duty at the rates applicable to their commercial imports as per the Customs tariff Act.
• 6. Import of Indian currency is prohibited. However, in the case of passengers normally resident of India who are returning from a visit abroad Indian currency upto Rs. 7500 is allowed. 
• 7. In case the value of one item exceeds the duty free allowance, the duty shall be calculated only on the excess of such amount. 

II. For passengers coming from 

• (i) Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Hongkong or China, other than by land route 
• (ii) Pakistan by land route
• 1. The free allowance shall not be allowed to be pooled with the free allowance of any other passenger.

(i) Fire arms. (ii) Cartridges of fire arms exceeding 50.  (iii) Cigarettes exceeding 200 or cigars exceeding 50 or tobacco exceeding 250 gms.  (iv) Alcoholic liquor and wines in excess of 2 litre each. (v) Gold or silver, in any form, other than ornaments.

• 3. One laptop computer (notebook computer) over and above the said free allowances mentioned above is also allowed duty free if imported by any passenger of the age of 18 years and above
• 4. The goods over and above the free allowances shall be chargeable to customs duty @ 35% + an education cess of 3% i.e. to say the effective rate is 36.05%.
• 5. Alcoholic drinks and tobacco products imported in excess of free allowance are chargeable to custom duty at the rates applicable to their commercial imports. 
• 6. Import of Indian currency is prohibited. However, in the case of passengers normally resident of India who are returning from a visit abroad Indian currency up to Rs. 7500 is allowed.
• 7. Incase the value of one item exceeds the duty free allowance, the duty shall be calculated only on the excess of such amount.

III. For passengers coming from Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar or China by Land Route

An Indian passenger who was engaged in his profession abroad shall on his return to India be allowed clearance free of duty, in addition to the aforesaid allowances, articles in his bonafide baggage to the extent as mentioned below:-

For the purposes of baggage rules Professional Equipment means: 

Such portable equipments, instruments, apparatus and appliances as are ordinarily required in the profession in which the returning passenger was engaged. This expression includes items used by carpenters, plumbers, welders, masons and the like. This concession is not available for items of common use such as Cameras, Cassette Recorders, Dictaphones, Typewriters, Personal Computers and similar items.

• Fire arms. 
• Cartridges of fire arms exceeding 50.
• Cigarettes exceeding 200 or cigars exceeding 50 or tobacco exceeding 250 gms.
• Alcoholic liquor or wines in excess of 2 liters. 
• Gold or silver, in any form, other than ornaments. 

Annexure-II

• Colour Television or Monochrome Television.
• Digital Video Disc Player.
• Video Home Theatre System.
• Dish Washer.
• Music System.
• Air Conditioner.
• Domestic refrigerators of capacity above 300 litres or its equivalent.
• Deep Freezer.
• Microwave Oven.
• Video camera or the combination of any such video camera with one or more of the following goods, namely:-

(a) Television Receiver;

(b) Sound recording or reproducing apparatus;

(c) Video reproducing apparatus.

• Word Processing Machine. 
• Fax Machine. 
• Portable Photocopying Machine.
• Cinematographic films of 35 mm and above.
• Gold or Silver, in any form, other than ornaments. 

Annexure-III

• VCR or VCP or VTR or VCDP. 
• Washing Machine 
• Electrical or LPG Cooking Range 
• Personal Computer (Desktop Computer)
• Lap Top Computer (Notebook Computer)
• Domestic Refrigerator upto 300 Ltr. Capacity or its equivalent.

WHO IS A TOURIST? 

A tourist is a passenger

• who is not normally a resident in India;
• who enters India for a stay of not more than six months in the course of any twelve months period for legitimate non-immigrant purposes, such as: touring, recreation, sports, health, family reasons, study, religious pilgrimage, or business; A tourist arriving in India shall be allowed clearance free of duty articles in his bonafide baggage to the extent as mentioned below:-

Duty free Allowances and Entitlements for Persons Transferring Residence

I. A person who is transferring his residence to India shall be allowed clearance free of duty, in addition to allowances applicable to Indian residents or foreigners residing in India or to passengers returning from Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar or China, other than by land route articles in bonafide baggage to the extent and subject to conditions as mentioned below:

• Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Player or Video Television Receiver or Video Cassette Disk Player.
• Electrical or Liquefied Petroleum Gas Cooking Range
• Domestic Refrigerator of capacity up to 300 litres or its equivalent.

II. Rate of duty applicable on transfer of residence:- 

Concessional rate of duty is applicable to the following categories of persons transferring their residence to India:

a) any person holding a valid passport under the passport act 1967 and returning to India after having stayed abroad for at least 365 days during the two years immediately preceding the date of arrival in India. 

b) any person on bonafide transfer of residence to India

• i) clearance of items listed in Annexure-II, whether old or new, at a concessional rate of duty of 15% ad valorem + 3% educational cess.
• ii) clearance of items listed in Annexure-III free of duty Subject to the conditions that In case of (a) above: 
• i) Such person has been working abroad and is returning to India on termination of such work after having stayed abroad for at least 365 days during the two years immediately preceding the date of arrival in India;
• ii) Such person affirms by a declaration that the goods have been in his possession abroad or, the goods are purchased by such person at the time of his arrival, but before clearance from customs, from the duty free shop located in the arrival hall of the International airports;
• iii) The goods (other than those purchased from the duty free shops at the time of arrival of such passenger) not accompanying such passenger were shipped or dispatched or arrived within the time limits specified in the Baggage Rules, 1998; and 
• iv) in respect of such goods not more than one unit shall be permissible to such person and the total aggregate of value of such goods including other goods imported free of duty by him under Rule 5 of the Baggage Rules, 1998, shall not exceed rupees seventy five thousand.

In case of (b) above: 

• i) Such person has been residing abroad for a minimum period of two years immediately preceding the transfer of residence and has not availed this concession in the preceding three years;
• ii) Such persons affirms by a declaration that the goods have been in his possession abroad or, the goods are purchased by such person at the time of his arrival, but before clearance from customs, from the duty free shop located in the arrival hall of the International airport; 
• iii) The goods (other than those purchased from the duty free shops at the time of arrival of such passenger) not accompanying such passenger were shipped or dispatched or arrived within the time limits specified in the Baggage Rules, 1998;
• iv) Not more than one unit of each item of such goods shall be permissible per family and the person claiming the benefit shall affirm by a declaration that no other member of the family had availed of or would avail of such benefit in respect of that item; and 
• v) The total aggregate value of such goods shall not exceed rupees five lakhs.

Note: Transfer of residence entitlements are applicable to returning Indians as well as Foreigners transferring their residence to India subject to the fulfillment of prescribed eligibility conditions.

Import of Professional Equipment as Baggage

Professional Equipment is permitted to be imported to the following persons to the extent indicated below:

• a) Indian Passengers returning after a stay abroad of at least 3 months : up to a value of Rs. 20000
• b) Indian Passengers returning after a stay of at least 6 months : up to a value of Rs. 40000

Such portable equipment, instruments, apparatus and appliances as are ordinarily required in the profession in which the returning passenger was engaged. This expression includes items used by carpenters, plumbers, welders, masons and the like; This concession is not available for items of common use such as Cameras, Cassette Recorders, Dictaphones, Typewriters, Personal Computers and similar items.

An Indian passenger who has been residing abroad for over one year is allowed to bring jewellery, free of duty in his bonafide baggage up to an aggregate value of Rs. 10,000/- (in the case of a male passenger) or Rs.20,000/- (in the case of a lady passenger).

Following quantities of Alcoholic drinks and Tobacco products may be included for import within the duty free allowances admissible to various categories of incoming passengers:

• a) Alcoholic liquors or Wines up to 2 liters
• b) 200 Cigarettes or 50 Cigars or 250 gms. Tobacco.

The rate of duty applicable on these products over and above the above mentioned free allowance is as under:

• (i) Cigarettes BCD @100%+ educational cess @ 3% 
• (ii) Whisky BCD @150% + ACD @ 4% + education cess @3%
• (iii) Wines and Beer * BCD @100% + ACD NIL+ 3% education cess

Who can import gold as baggage? 

Any passenger of Indian Origin or a passenger holding a valid passport, issued under the Passport Act, 1967, who is coming to India after a period of not less than six months of stay abroad; and short visits, if any, made by the passenger during the aforesaid period of six months shall be ignored if the total duration of stay on such visits does not exceed thirty days.

Other Conditions

• (i) The duty shall be paid in convertible foreign currency. 
• (ii) The weight of gold (including ornaments) should not exceed 10 kgs. per passenger.
• (iii) The passenger should not have brought gold or other ornaments during any of his visits (short visits) in the last six months i.e. he has not availed of the exemption under this scheme, at the time of short visits. 
• (iv) Ornaments studded with stones and pearls are not allowed to be imported. 
• (v) The passenger can either bring the gold himself at the time of arrival or import the same within fifteen days of his arrival in India as unaccompanied baggage. 
• (vi) The passenger can also obtain the permitted quantity of gold from Customs bonded warehouse of State Bank of India and Metals and Minerals Trading Corporation subject to conditions (i) and (ii) above. He is required to file a declaration in the prescribed Form before the Customs Officer at the time of arrival in India stating his intention to obtain the gold from the Customs bonded warehouse and pay the duty before clearance.

Note:- The Jewellery which is in addition to the jewellery otherwise allowed without payment of duty, only is liable to payment of duty under the above mentioned scheme of import of gold.

Who can import silver as baggage?

• (i) Any passenger of Indian origin (even if a foreign national).
• (ii) Any passenger holding a valid passport issued under the Passport Act, 1967. 
• (i) The weight of silver (including ornaments) should not exceed the quantity of 100 kgs. per passenger. 
• (ii) Such passenger is coming to India after a period of not less than six months of stay abroad. However, short visits during these six months shall be ignored if the total duration of such short visits does not exceed 30 days and the passenger has not availed of the exemption under this scheme, at the time of such short visits. 
• (iii) The duty at the rate of Rs.1500 per kg. + 3% Education Cess is paid by the passenger in convertible foreign currency. 
• (iv) Ornaments studded with stones and pearls will not be allowed to be imported under the scheme. 
• (v) The passenger can either bring the silver himself at the time of arrival or import the same within fifteen days of his arrival in India. 
• (vi) The passenger can also obtain the permitted quantity of silver From Customs bonded warehouse of State Bank of India and Metal and Mineral Trading Corporation subject to conditions (i) and (iii). He is required to file a declaration in the prescribed Form before the Customs Officer at the time of arrival in India stating his intention to obtain the silver from the Customs bonded warehouse and pay the duty before clearance.

Any person can bring into India from a place outside India foreign exchange without any limit. However, declaration of foreign exchange/currency is required to be made in the prescribed Currency Declaration Form in the following cases:-

• (a) Where the value of foreign currency notes exceeds US$ 5000/- or equivalent 
• (b) Where the aggregate value of foreign exchange (in the form of currency notes, bank notes, traveler cheques etc.) exceeds US$ 10,000/- orits equivalent

Import of Indian Currency is prohibited. However, in the case of passengers normally resident in India who are returning from a visit abroad, import of Indian Currency upto Rs. 7500 is allowed. 

Import of Firs Arms

• a) Import of firearms is strictly prohibited. 
• b) Import of Cartridges in excess of 50 is also prohibited.

However, in the case of persons transferring their residence (as per conditions specified in the rules) to India for a minimum period of one year, one firearm of permissible bore can be allowed to be imported subject to the conditions that:

• 1) the same was in possession and use abroad by the passenger for a minimum period of one year and also subject to the condition that such firearm, after clearance, shall not be sold, loaned, transferred or otherwise parted with, for consideration or otherwise, during the lifetime of such person; 
• 2) the passenger has a valid arms license from the local (Indian) authorities;
• 3) the customs and other duties as applicable shall be paid.

Domestic pets like dogs, cats, birds etc. are permitted to be imported. Import of pets (dog and cat only) upto two numbers per passenger are allowed at one time subject to production of required health certificate from country of origin and examination of the said pets by the concerned quarantine officer. 

Imports of pets over and above this quantity shall be allowed only against an Import sanitary permit issued by the department of animal husbandry and dairying or against an import licence issued by the DGFT.

Import of Baggage of Deceased Person

Used, bonafide personal and household effects belonging to a deceased person are allowed to be imported free of duty subject to the condition that a Certificate from the concerned Indian mission (Embassy / High Commission) is produced at the time of clearance regarding the ownership of the goods by the deceased person.

The passengers can also send their baggage through cargo which is treated as unaccompanied baggage. However, no free allowance is admissible in case of unaccompanied baggage which is chargeable to Customs duty @ 35% Ad valorem + 3% Education Cess and only used personal effects can be imported free of duty. 

• 1) Provisions of Baggage Rules are also extended to unaccompanied baggage except where they have been specifically excluded.
• 2) The unaccompanied baggage should be in the possession abroad of the passenger and shall be dispatched within one month of his arrival in India or within such further period as the Deputy / Assistant Commissioner of Customs may allow. 
• 3) The unaccompanied baggage may land in India upto two months before the arrival of the passenger or within such period, not exceeding one year as the Deputy / Assistant Commissioner of Customs may allow, for reasons to be recorded, if he is satisfied that the passenger was prevented from arriving in India within the period of two months due to circumstances beyond his control, such as sudden illness of the passenger or a member of his family, or natural calamities or disturbed conditions or disruption of the transport or travel arrangements in the country or countries concerned on any other reasons, which necessitated a change in the travel schedule of the passenger. 
• 4) All the unaccompanied baggage is chargeable to customs duty @ 35% advalorem + education cess @ 3%. 
• 1) Generally items imported as baggage are subjected to a uniform rate of duty for ease of assessment
• 2) The general rate of duty for items imported in excess of the permissible free allowance is 35% advalorem + educational cess @ 3% i.e. to say that effective rate of duty is 36.05%
• 3) The rate of duty applicable to items in Annexure II imported by passengers transferring their residence or returning to India after a stay of 365 days abroad in the preceding two years is 15% + educational cess @ 3% 
• 4) Alcoholic drinks and Tobacco products imported in excess of the free allowance are charged to duty at the rates applicable to their commercial imports. These rates for some of the items are as follows:- (i) Cigarettes BCD @100%+ educational cess @ 3% (ii) Whisky BCD @150% + ACD @ 4% + 3% education cess on BCD & ACD (iii) Wines and Beer * BCD @100% + ACD NIL+ 3% education cess on BCD
• 5) Silver is charged to a duty of Rs. 1500 per Kg.+ 3% Education Cess for passengers importing silver under the prescribed scheme
• 6) Gold is charged to following rate of duty for passengers importing gold under the prescribed scheme

Note: Incase the value of one item exceeds the duty free allowance, the duty shall be calculated only on the excess of such amount. Detained Baggage

A passenger may request the Customs to detain his baggage either for re-export at the time of his departure from India or for clearance subsequently on payment of duty. 

The detained baggage would be examined and full details will be inventorised. 

Such baggage are kept in the custody of the customs.

In case the baggage has been lost or mishandled by the Airlines, a simplified procedure is in place for clearance of such baggage which allows the passenger to have delivery of his baggage at his door step by the Airlines. 

There is no need to handover the passport or the keys of the baggage. The passenger is merely required to complete the Custom declaration form authorizing the Airline to complete the formalities when the baggage arrives. The passenger is required to obtain a certificate to that effect from the airlines and get it countersigned by Customs indicating specifically the unutilized portion of the free allowance. This would enable the passenger to avail the unutilised portion of the duty free allowance when his baggage is delivered by the airlines. 

The passenger is required to submit all these documents with the concerned airlines for clearance and delivery of goods on his behalf.

Crewmembers are required to submit the correct declaration before Custom authorities with respect to the currency gold ornaments and electronic goods etc. in their possession on arrival as well as departure.

Crew member is allowed to bring items like chocolates, cheese, cosmetics and other petty gift items for their personal or family use upto a value of Rs. 600 only at the returning of the Aircraft from foreign journey. However, a crew member on final pay off or at the termination of his engagement with the Airline shall be eligible for allowances as a common passenger.

Import of passenger Cars / Jeep / Multi utility vehicles: 

The following rates of Duty are applicable for import of motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons including station wagons and racing cars. Since motor vehicles are excluded from the definition of Baggage, duties are to be collected at the Tariff rate taking into consideration Exemption Notifications if any. 

Value of these vehicles for the purpose of levy of customs duty is CIF value, where C stands for the cost of the goods, I is the insurance and F is the freight. Cost in the case of new vehicle is the transaction value between the seller and the buyer. However, in the case of old and used vehicles, cost is arrived at by taking value of the new vehicle in its year of manufacture and then allowing depreciation at following rates:

Out Going Passengers

All the passengers leaving India by Air are subject to clearance by Custom Authorities. Only bonafide baggage is allowed to be cleared by passengers.

There is a procedure prescribed whereby the passengers leaving India can take the export certificate for the various high value items as well as jewellery from the Customs authorities. Such an export certificate comes handy while bringing back the things to India so that no duty is charged on such goods exported by the passenger.

Other Information

• Export of most species of wild life and articles made from wild flora and fauna, such as ivory, musk, reptile skins, furs, shahtoos etc. is prohibited.
• Trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances is prohibited. 
• Export of goods purchased against foreign exchange brought in by foreign passengers are allowed except for prohibited goods. 
• Carrying of Indian currency notes in the denomination of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 to Nepal is prohibited. 

Export of Indian Currency is strictly prohibited. However Indian residents when they go abroad are allowed to take with them Indian currency not exceeding Rs. 7500.

• Tourists while leaving India are allowed to take with them foreign currency not exceeding an amount brought in by them at the time of their arrival in India. As no declaration is required to be made for bringing in foreign exchange / currency not exceeding equivalent of U.S. $ 10000, generally tourists can take out of India with them at the time of their departure foreign exchange/currency not exceeding the above amount. 

There is no value limit on the export of Gold jewellery by a passenger through the medium of baggage so long as it constitutes the bonafide baggage of the passenger. A passenger may request the Customs for issue of an export certificate at the time of his/her departure from India, in respect of jewelry carried by him / her, to facilitate its reimport subsequently. 

Commercial export of gold jewelry through the courier mode is permitted subject to observance of prescribed procedures.

Tourists while leaving India are allowed to take with them foreign currency not exceeding an amount brought in by them at the time of their arrival in India. As no declaration is required to be made for bringing in foreign exchange / currency not exceeding equivalent of U.S. $ 10000, generally tourists can take out of India with them at the time of their departure foreign exchange/currency not exceeding the above amount.

The export of foreign currency is otherwise prohibited.

Certain goods are prohibited (banned) or restricted (subject to certain conditions) for import and/or export. These are goods of social, health, environment, wild life and security concerns. While it is not possible to list all the goods, more common of these are:

Prohibited Goods

• Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic substances.
• Pornographic material
• Counterfeit and pirated goods and good infringing any of the legally enforceable intellectual property rights.
• Antiquities.
• Restricted Goods
• Firearms and ammunition. 
• Live birds and animals including pets.
• Plants and their produce e.g. fruits, seeds.
• Endangered species of plants and animals, whether live or dead.
• Any goods for commercial purpose: for profit , gain or commercial usage.
• Radio transmitters not approved for normal usage.
• Gold and Silver, other than ornaments (For import only)
• Indian and foreign currency in excess of prescribed limits :

– foreign currency in excess of US$ 5000 in the form of currency notes or equivalent US$ 10000 or equivalent in the form of currency notes, bank notes or travellers cheque is required to be declared on arrival.  – foreign currency in excess of amount legally obtained or in the case of tourists in excess of the amount declared on arrival or in excess of the exempted limit of declaration at the time of departure. – Trafficking in Narcotic Drugs like Heroin, Charas, Cocaine or in Psychotropic substances is a serious offence and is punishable with imprisonment.  – Export of most species of wild life and articles made from flora and fauna such as Ivory, Musk, Reptile skins, Furs, Shahtoosh etc. is prohibited. For any clarifications passenger should approach the Regional Deputy Director (Wildlife Preservation) Govt. of India or the Chief Wildlife Wardens of State Governments posted at Calcutta, Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai. – Export or Import in prohibited and restricted goods commonly leads to arrest.

The Indian Customs Act empowers imposition of heavy penalties for those passengers who:

• attempt to walk through the Green Channel with prohibited, restricted or dutiable goods.
• misdeclare their goods at the Red Channel
• attempt to export prohibited or restricted goods.
• abet the commission of any of the above offences.

The Penal Provision may lead to:

• absolute confiscation of goods, or
• imposition of heavy fine in respect of the concerned goods if these are released;
• Imposition of penalty on individual or concerned entities upto five times the value of goods or the duty involved. 
• Arrest and prosecution including invocation of preventive detention in serious cases. source (for latest updates): http://www.cbec.gov.in/travellers.htm

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Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates Survey No. 16/1, 17 of Muttathara Village, Manacaud,  Near Fort Police Station, Manacaud P.O., Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala – 695 009 (INDIA)

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Yes, all Indian passport holders require a visa to visit Dubai. A Dubai tourist visa for is most appropriate for Indians travelling to the UAE for recreational purposes such as holidaying, sightseeing, or even short family visits. The type of Dubai visa for Indians will depend on several factors such as nationality, purpose of your planned visit and duration. Indian passport holders travelling to UAE for tourist purposes can apply for Dubai visa online. Once your tourist visa for Dubai from India is approved, you will receive the approved visa copy via email.

Yes, Citizens of few countries do not require advance visa arrangements to enter the UAE and can obtain a Dubai visa on arrival. Indian nationals holding a normal passport and a valid Visa, or a Green Card issued by the USA, or UK or EU Residency, can obtain a Dubai Tourist visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days. The US Visa, the Green Card, the UK Resident Permit and the EU Resident Permit must be valid for at least six months from the date of arrival into the UAE. The Dubai visa on arrival will be valid for 14 days, extendable for a similar period one time only. The validity of the passport must be not less than six months and the fee for an entry permit will be Dirham 100 (Rs 1,750).

If you plan to visit Dubai for a short period, you can obtain a Dubai tourist visa online in the form of ETA – Electronic Travel Authorization. Applicants can apply for Dubai Visa online with proper scanned copies of the documents from the comfort of their homes. On successful completion, Dubai Tourist Visa will be provided through an email in PDF or JPG format. Akbar Travels processes Dubai visa for Indians in as little as 24 hours.

The following documents are required to avail your Dubai Tourist Visa online:

• Scanned colour copy of your passport
• Scanned coloured photograph with white background
• Scanned colour copy of your pan card

To enable the authorities to process your application, you must clearly state:

• how long you intend to stay in Dubai
• how will you support yourself during your time in Dubai
• what is the purpose of your visit to Dubai
• type of passport you hold and for how long it is valid
• where do you intend to travel following your visit to Dubai
• if you have a permit to enter the country you intend to travel to after your stay in Dubai

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Dubai visa for Indians can be acquired in a breeze with the convenience of online Dubai Visa application processes.

How to apply for Dubai Visa Online

• Choose the preferred type of Dubai Visa based on your travel type
• Make payment online
• Submit documents online on our portal
• Receive your Dubai Visa once approved

The Dubai Tourist visa photo must meet the requirements described below. If not, the application will be delayed until you provide correct photos.

• Photo must be 45 mm X 35 mm in size
• The face should cover 70-80% of the photo
• In colour. White and black photo won’t be accepted
• Taken against a plain white background
• Taken within the last 3 months
• Your head should face the camera directly. It should not be tilted or turned, even slightly
• The head must be centred in the image. You must look directly at the camera and show your full face
• Do not wear sunglasses or tinted/coloured glasses. If you normally wear glasses, your eyes must be clearly visible in the photo

You will need to email/whatsapp us the scanned copy of your digital size photograph in JPEG format

Indian nationals holding a valid US Visa, or a Green Card will get a two-week Dubai visa on arrival in the country.

The Dubai Visa on arrival is valid for a maximum stay of 14 days and costs AED 100. You can extend the duration of your stay by an additional 14 days once only, by paying a renewal fee of AED 250.

You can apply for your Dubai Tourist Visa a maximum 2 months prior to the date of travel.

• Dubai Visa for Indians can be applied online from anywhere, anytime
• Minimum document requirement
• Convenient and cost effective i.e. lowest Dubai visa cost
• Swift processing-subject to qualifying the eligibility criteria and meeting the documents requirement, your visa can be processed within 48 hours
• No hotel booking is required, you may stay at a place of your choice
• Electronic visa can be sent anywhere in the world through Email.

The normal Dubai Visa online processing time is up to 5 working days. With our express visa service, you can get your Dubai visa online in just 48 hours.

The Dubai Visa for Indians is generally issued for a single entry, which should be used within 58 days from the date of issuance. However, depending on your purpose of visit and duration of trip you can also apply for a Multiple entry visa. The final decision to grant the entry type will depend upon the Dubai Immigration.

• Validity of a Dubai Tourist Visa refers to the period within which the visa holder is allowed to enter Dubai.
• The number of entries refers to the number of times the visa holder is permitted to enter Dubai within the visa’s validity.
• Duration of stay refers to the longest period the visa holder is allowed to stay in Dubai on each visit, and this is counted from the day following entry into Dubai.
• When all the permitted entries are used up, the Dubai visa for Indians will no longer be valid. Even if there are unused entries, the visa will no longer be valid if the validity has already expired. In either case, the visa holder should apply for a new visa if another visit to Dubai is planned.
• The holder of a tourist visa for Dubai from India is eligible to enter Dubai at any time prior to the expiry of its validity provided that permitted entries on the visa have not been used up; the holder’s planned duration of stay in Dubai must not exceed the duration stated on the visa.

The Tourist visa for Dubai from India is an electronic visa and is issued via email. You must print a copy and carry it along with your passport. We recommend you carry a copy of your Dubai Tourist Visa at all times during your trip.

The Dubai Visa price is exclusive of all taxes and is subject to change as per the Embassy’s notification.

Yes. Dubai Tourist Visas are valid for the whole of UAE. You can enter and exit from all airports of UAE.

No. All Dubai Visas are NOT extendable & you must exit the country before the visa expiry. Dubai Visas for Indians are issued with a validity of 58 days.

You will be liable to pay a heavy penalty for overstaying the Dubai Tourist visa.

Ok to Board is a verification procedure undertaken by the airline to check the authenticity of your Dubai visa. OTB is a message entered in the airline’s reservation system against your PNR number. It means that your paper-based visa (one that is not stamped in the passport) has been inspected and validated, and that airline check-in staff can issue you a boarding pass and allow you to board the flight.

Typically, if an airline lets a passenger without a valid Dubai visa and OTB to board a flight, they will be fined by the authorities in UAE, and will also be made to bear the cost of repatriating the offender. To combat this, airline check-in staff ensures that the passenger has a valid passport and Dubai visa prior to issuing a boarding pass.

Due to an increase in fake visas to the UAE, many Indian passengers were deported back to India in the past. To minimize the fake visa issues, airlines flying to the UAE re-check the applicant’s Dubai visa and the return airline ticket before the departure to the UAE.

The Airline will not allow you to board the flight. You may also not get any refund for your flight ticket.

Yes. Like other country visas, your tourist visa for Dubai from India can be rejected for a number of reasons. The most common Dubai visa rejections are: Errors in the Dubai Visa Application Blurred Photograph Criminal Record (past or current) Prior Employment Visa Previous Dubai Visa unused Profession in the Passport Single Lady Traveller

There may be other factors that could result in a Dubai visa refusal, but many fall within the parameters of the above mentioned. If you want to have any hope of getting that refusal overturned, or a second application approved, here are some of the things that you can do to avoid rejection:

• Make sure your passport has at least 6 months validity while applying for Dubai visa online.
• Ensure that all the fields are filled correctly. Avoid any kind of factual or spelling mistakes.
• Dubai visa photo size should be as per the Dubai Immigration requirement.
• All the documents that you submit should be valid.
• Make sure that your previous visa is not valid before applying for a new Dubai visa.

The final decision about approval and rejection of your Dubai tourist visa rests with the Dubai Immigration. If you are unsure about the Dubai visa online application process, it would be best to rely on a travel agent to do the needful. They are professionals who have the right training and knowledge to guide you correctly.

We provide different types of Dubai Visa services including Transit, Tourist & Visit Visas. These Visas allow an applicant to stay in Dubai for 96 hours, 14, 30 & 90 days respectively. The purpose of your visit and duration of stay will determine the type of Dubai Visa you need to apply for. For more Dubai Visa information, you should consider contacting our Visa Experts who will guide you through the complete process.

No, there is no need to submit physical documents for Dubai visa online processing. You must share the documents with us via WhatsApp or Email. The Dubai visa for Indians is an electronic visa and issued over email. There is no stamp affixed on your passport.

Yes. Save money, time and energy with our attractive discounts, offers and deals on Dubai visas for Indians. Apply for Dubai visa online.

Applicants are strongly advised to purchase a Travel Insurance to secure their trip in the event of unexpected events such as medical emergencies, flight cancellations, baggage delay or loss etc. Though having a travel insurance is not a part of your Dubai visa requirements, we recommend getting a travel insurance for a stress free vacation.

Contact our Visa Experts and apply for your Dubai visa online instantly with minimum documents and lowest Dubai visa price. No need to visit our office, no need to submit physical documents and no need to deal with the Embassy. We do it all for you.

Please feel free to contact us for all your Dubai Visa worries. We have you covered across India with presence in all the major cities like Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Lucknow and many more.

It is advisable to apply for your Dubai visa online atleast 30 days prior to the intended arrival into Dubai so that the visa validity will be sufficient for the visit. In the event, you plan a Dubai trip last minute, you can apply for our Super Express visa service wherein, you will get the Dubai visa within 48 hours.

Yes. The price of Dubai Visit Visa and Dubai Tourist Visa is the same.

Dubai Visa for Indians is a single and multiple entry visa. The entry type will depend upon the purpose of visit. In the case of a multiple entry visa, within the issued validity period, you can travel to Dubai multiple times and you don’t need to reapply again to get a Dubai tourist visa.

With a Single Entry Visa, you are allowed to enter Dubai only once. With a multiple entry visa, there is no limit on the number of times you can enter Dubai as long as it is within the validity period.

The tourist visa for Dubai from India validity will depend upon the type of visa. With the popular Dubai tourist visa, one can stay for up to 30 days from the date of entry in Dubai.

Yes. Extension of Dubai visa is possible!

If you wish to extend your tourist visa for Dubai from India, you must contact the travel agent from where you processed your visa. The visa cannot be extended by another agent in Dubai.

Tourist visa for Dubai from India can be applied online. Applicants will be required to submit the documents online.

Yes, you need to print out your Dubai eVisa and carry it along with your passport and other travel documents. The Dubai visa price for Indians in stated above.

Generally, individuals travelling onward from Dubai to a third country and who do not intend to leave the airport, do not require a Dubai transit visa. They can remain within the Dubai airport until time for flight departure. The UAE Immigration issues special transit visas for individuals who wish to leave the Dubai airport and explore the Emirate for a short period.

Please note: With reference to transit visa for Dubai, travellers are strongly advised to check with the relevant airlines before e mbarking on their journeys.

There are two types of Dubai transit visas; 48 hours Transit Visa (stay period up to 2 days) and 96 hours Transit Visa (stay up to 4 days).

No. Dubai visa for Indians only provides pre-permission which does not guarantee an entry into Dubai. Other requirements need to be fulfilled as well such as:

• Valid Passport with validity of atleast 6 months.
• Confirmed return Flight tickets.
• A completed Disembarkation/Embarkation Card.
• Any other document as requested by the Immigration officials.

Our Dubai visa Experts will keep you updated with the progress of your Dubai visa application. Once the visa is processed, they will mail you the Dubai visa copy on your registered email id.

Once your Dubai visa application has been submitted, you cannot withdraw or cancel the application nor can the Dubai visa fee be refunded.

The Dubai e-Visa processing fee as well as the service fee are non-refundable regardless of the results of your visa application. Even if you withdraw your application after submission, the fee cannot be refunded too.

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Simple Steps to get a Dubai Visa for Indians

Akbar Travels has been a part of more than one million travel dreams. We offer quick and hassle-free Dubai Visa assistance. With a highly professional and dedicated team of Visa Experts, we are here to cater to all your Dubai visa application requirements. Read more

Step 1: Contact our Dubai Visa Expert with your travel plans and gather all the Dubai tourist visa information and requirements.

Step 2: Pay your Dubai visa fees online and share your documents via whatsapp or email.

Step 3: Our Visa Expert will thoroughly verify your documents and process your Dubai visa online.

Step 4: Receive your Dubai Visa online.

Dubai Visa Requirements

• Have a valid Passport and valid Dubai Tourist Visa
• Have sufficient funds to support yourself and all family members during your entire trip. Read more
• Thorough knowledge of your accommodation and itinerary details to furnish at immigration if asked to
• Return or onward flight tickets to ensure return to your home country or your next destination once the Dubai visa for Indians expires
• Adhere to the moral standards of the country and follow the general rules
• Be in good health

Travel Checklist

• Passport with at least 6 months of validity
• Valid Dubai Visa depending on the purpose of your visit and duration of stay Read more
• Confirmed return or onward tickets
• Details of accommodation
• Travel itinerary
• Foreign currency
• Any additional documents to support your purpose of visit, especially for business visa travelers
• Have all documents authenticated before traveling

What to do when you arrive in Dubai

• Keep all your travel documents ready to be produced for verification by the immigration officers
• Ensure you are not carrying any forbidden items that will not pass through customs, including ‘any immoral items liable to cause a breach of the peace’ like books, audiobooks, audio and video tapes Read more
• Always carry your passport or a copy of it while traveling within Dubai
• Note down emergency helpline numbers in the country
• Be aware of the general rules of conduct in public places

Dubai Travel Guide

When you think of Dubai and all you can imagine is the gold, grandeur and glamour. Dubai is located in the United Arab Emirates and has emerged to be one of the most popular and expensive cities in the world. Read more

Dubai is located on the Eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, in the south west corner of the Arabian Gulf. It is extremely well known for its warm hospitality and rich cultural heritage, and the Emirati people are welcoming and generous in their approach to visitors. With year-round sunshine, intriguing deserts, beautiful beaches, luxurious hotels and shopping malls, fascinating heritage attractions and a thriving business community, Dubai receives millions of leisure and business visitors each year from around the world.

More than 125 airlines fly to Dubai from destinations around the world, and a first-rate network of highways connect Dubai and neighbouring GCC countries. Whether travelling by car or bus, a modern network of first-class roads and highways link the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates.

Places to visit

Dubai is a haven for shoppers. Shopping is an activity that every tourist pursues while in Dubai. The extravagant malls, world’s top brands will lure you into shopping. While there are modern malls to keep you busy, the traditional souks are no less. The glitz, glamour and riches are a part and parcel of this metropolis.

While in Dubai strike a pose in front of the Burj Khalifa, or soak in awe as you view the city’s skyline and watch the bird’s eye view, wet your toes at the Jumeirah beach or watch the Dubai Fountains. Watch the marine life at the Dubai Aquarium or shop till you drop at the Dubai Mall. The Dubai shopping festival held twice a year is a delight for shoppers across the world. Take a peek into the past at the Dubai museum which is housed in the Al- Fahidi Fort. The museum shows the Dubai before and after the oil boom.

Take a cruise on a Dhow across the Dubai Creek or take a break from the malls and shop at the traditional souks at Deira. Bring the child out in you at the IMG Worlds of Adventure. Dubai has some interesting nightlife too. Don’t forget to take a slice of that as well.

Dubai is a fun city to visit and getting a tourist visa for Dubai from India is very simple if you have all the necessary documents. Dubai issues a Visa on Arrival to citizens of a few countries. Indians can also avail a Dubai Visa on arrival, provided they hold a valid US, UK or Schengen visa. All passports should be valid for more than six (6) months.

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Reasons for Dubai Visa Rejection

In order to get Dubai visa for Indians, applicants must meet the eligibility requirements such as clear purpose of visit, valid passport, return flight tickets etc. Any issue found in eligibility requirements may lead to an immediate rejection of the Dubai visa online application. Before applying for the visa, prepare a checklist of the requirements to be fulfilled to ensure that you are on the right track.

Leaving certain information blank, data mismatch or making typographical errors in the name, date of birth, travel details etc, may lead to Dubai visa rejection. This is a common error that happens to many applicants as they simply miss a section on the form or make an error. Please ensure to fill every column of your application with correct and error-free information. Do a detailed rechecking after filling the visa application, remove time to go over your application several times and make sure you correct any mistakes or fill in any missing information on your application.

Visa applications without the appropriate documents or not in order will often get rejected. Each type of visa application requires different types of supporting documents. Make sure you provide all substantiating documents to support your claims and include every document and detail necessary for a successful visa application.

Tourist visa for Dubai from India can be refused for reasons such as false or misleading information. If the UAE Immigration finds out that the information provided is not true or incorrect or the applicant is concealing circumstances, the applicant may be fined, charged with visa fraud or banned from entering the UAE. It is imperative that you provide information that is truthful on your application form to support your visa request.

Woman below the age of 25 years travelling alone may experience a delay of approval or even visa rejection. The documents required are also additional compared to the generic requirement list. Dubai follows a strict law of not approving single woman applicants under the age of 25 years travel without parents, relatives or guardian.

If you have a criminal record, the application process and the decision of your Dubai visa application can be denied, delayed or placed on hold. The UAE Immigration takes criminal convictions very seriously. Police charges, criminal offences etc. may lead to solid grounds for visa cancellation. Always ensure you get a positive police clearance before applying for your Dubai visa online. You may be asked to provide Police Certificates and other documents making the whole visa applying experience very lengthy and time consuming.

A visa applicant who has overstayed on his/her visa during previous visit in the United Arab Emirates can face delay in processing or may lead to rejection. Many a times people visit Dubai for tourism and continue to stay in the UAE even after their visa expires, this Is considered as overstaying – which is subject to fines and consequences. Leave the country before the visa validity and adhere to the visa rules and regulations to avoid such a situation for future visit.

Hiring the services of a non-reliable or inexperienced agent for your tourist visa for Dubai from India can leave you at risk of being given incorrect or misleading advice, resulting into a Dubai visa rejection. When it comes to visa processing, always hire a travel agent with adequate knowledge and experience and is well versed with the visa regulations.

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• Traveller or the customer has to fully bear the penalty amount in case the destination country levy any charges.
• Additional charges such as documents courier, photograph development, attestation etc has to be borne by the applicant.

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E-Visa- An eVisa is a type of Dubai Visa for Indians which you can easily acquire through various online portals after booking your onward and return Dubai flights from the city.

Visit Visa or Tourist Visa - The Dubai Tourist Visa or Dubai Visit Visa applies to those individuals who wish to enter UAE for the sole purpose of tourism and leisurely activities. It is usually valid for a maximum period of 30 days but you can also obtain a 90 days Tourist Visa which is known as Long Term Dubai Visit Visa.

Multiple Entry Visa - This type of Dubai Visa is reserved for travellers who visit the UAE frequently for business or recreational purposes. The Multiple Entry Dubai Visa is valid for 90 days from the date of entry into the country for the first time.

Transit Visa - Dubai Transit Visa is required in an event when you are travelling to another country with a stopover in Dubai. It is a single-entry, single-exit type of Dubai Visa which is valid for 30 days and allows you to stay in the country for only 96 hours.

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Dubai Visa Guide

Visa Requirements:  Visa required.

Visa Issuance:

• E-visas can be obtained before departure at  https://smart.gdrfad.gov.ae/HomePage.aspx (for Dubai) or  https://smartservices.ica.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/default.html#/login  (for other emirates). Passengers must have a printed e-visa confirmation.
• Nationals of India with a normal passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date with a visa issued by the USA which is valid for a minimum of 6 months can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days. They can apply to extend their stay for an additional 14 days.
• Passengers with a normal passport and a confirmation that a visa has been approved before departure can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 96 hours, 30 days or 90 days. Passengers must have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date. The visa approved before departure must be deposited by the sponsor at the Immigration Authorities. 
• Only passengers with hardcopies of the VISA shall be permitted entry in RKT. Passengers with softcopies shall not be accepted.
• Any passenger who has overstayed outside UAE for more than 180 days has to apply online for a request to issue a permit seeking entry in the UAE by paying the necessary applicable fees via https://smartservices.icp.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/default.html#/fileValidity
• Passengers travelling to RKT with a green card, USA/UK VISA need to have an international debit/credit card for processing the payments for applying for a VISA on arrival in RKT. No cash payments shall be accepted by the immigrations.
• For passengers carrying a tourist visa with Multiple entries of 60 days the first entry date in the UAE shall be considered for counting the validity of days left from there on.

Information 1:  Deportation on the same flight will follow if sponsor (or representative) is not present at the time of passenger's arrival at the airport.

Additional Information:

• Valid visas in expired passports are accepted provided accompanied by new passport.
• Holders of confirmed onward tickets for a max. transit time of 24 hours. For details, click here.
• Visa is required for transit between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai Al Maktoum International (DWC).
• Passengers travelling to RKT with a green card, USA/UK visa need to have an International debit/credit card for processing the payments for applying for a VISA on arrival in RKT. No cash payments are accepted by the immigrations.
• All customers travelling with single name on passport on residence/employment visa shall be allowed to travel
• All customers travelling with single name on passport on tourist/visit visa or any other visa shall not be allowed to travel

Warning: Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused entry.

Passport Requirement:  Passport required

Document Validity:  Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.

• Any Passport without clear date of birth DD/MM/YYYY will not be accepted in UAE and no XX/XX/XXXX or 00/00/0000 will be accepted.
• Any mismatch of physical gender appearance and the gender stated in the visa and passport will lead to denial for entry in UAE. M: for Men’s, Boy’s no matter of age. F: for Women’s, Girls no matter of age

Admission and Transit Restrictions: 

Passengers are not allowed to enter. 

Information 1:  This does not apply to domestic workers who are traveling with the sponsor or with the first degree family members of the sponsor. 

Information 2:  This does not apply to passengers with an entry permit issued by United Arab Emirates. 

Exceptions:

• This does not apply to passengers traveling as tourists to Abu Dhabi (AUH), Dubai (DXB), Ras-al-Khaima (RKT) or Sharjah (SHJ) with a return/onward ticket. 
• This does not apply to nationals of India with a visa issued by the USA traveling to Abu Dhabi (AUH). 

Information 3:  This does not apply to passengers traveling to Abu Dhabi (AUH) with a resident visa. 

Information 4:  This does not apply to passengers traveling to Abu Dhabi (AUH) with a pre-arranged visa issued by Abu Dhabi. 

• This does not apply to passengers traveling to Abu Dhabi (AUH) with a pre-arranged visa issued by any emirate. 

Information 5:  This does not apply to passengers traveling as tourists to Dubai (DXB) or Sharjah (SHJ) with a return/onward ticket.

Additional information:

• Passengers with a handwritten passport are not allowed to enter.
• Passengers with dual nationality must arrive and depart with the same passport.
• This does not apply if an additional name of parent/guardian is listed on the travel document.
• This does not apply to residents of the United Arab Emirates.
• This does not apply to passengers with A United Arab Emirates ID Card.
• Passengers traveling as tourists arriving at Dubai (DXB) or Sharjah (SHJ) must have health insurance.
• Visitors with an extended validity in their passports are not allowed to enter.

Dubai is one of the most popular destinations in the world, and we bet it is on your bucket list too.

One can expect Dubai to be as pretty as a picture with ultra-modern architectural marvels. Some of the major attractions that excite travellers to visit Dubai are to see the Burj Khalifa which is the tallest building in the world, explore old Dubai at Al Fahidi Quarter, witness exotic aquatic life at the Dubai Aquarium, and take a selfie with the iconic Dubai frame.

Apart from the historical and modern attractions, Dubai is famous for its desert safari, vibrant nightlife, and luxurious shopping centres. All this makes Dubai one of the most visited cities in the world.

So, if you are planning to visit Dubai, here is all the information you need on how to get a visa.

E-visas can be obtained before departure at https://smart.gdrfad.gov.ae/HomePage.aspx (for Dubai) or https://smartservices.ica.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/default.html#/login (for other emirates). Passengers must have a printed e-visa confirmation.

You can check your visa application from their official  website . Their website makes it easy to check your application status, pending documents, visas, etc. You can use your visa number or your passport number to check the status of your visa application.

If you have applied for UAE visa for places like Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah then you can track your visa on Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security- ICP  website .

And if you have applied for Dubai visa, track your visa application at General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs-Dubai  website . There is also a mobile app which enables a convenient way to keep track of the status of GDRFA service. Download the app ‘DubaiNow’.

Depending on the purpose of your trip, Dubai offers the following types of visas:

• Tourist Visa
• Transit Visa
• Golden Visa

The tourist visa for Dubai is issued for 30 days. The best part is that you can apply for visa extension, without leaving the country, for an additional 30 days and 90 days. After all, who does not enjoy travelling to Dubai, right? The Dubai visa for tourism is available for individuals who are visiting for leisure purposes and not work.

Eligibility for Dubai tourist visa

• You must have Indian passport
• Your confirmed return ticket
• Your passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the day of departure
• You must have proof of the accommodation
• Completed payment processes

Documents for Dubai tourist visa

Original Passport, at least 6 months validity

First and last page of your Passport (scanned colour copy)

Passport size photograph with white background

• Confirmed return tickets
• Proof of hotel reservation
• Bank statement

UAE Visa Processing Time

Waiting is never easy. Here’s a breakdown on how much time it usually takes for the tourist visas to process.

Visa Validity for Dubai

The visa to enter Dubai is valid for 60 days from the date of issue. However, if you are on a transit visa for 96 hours or 48 hours, the visa is valid for 30 days from the date of issue.

There is also a 14-day tourist visa wherein a traveller can stay in the country for 14 days, as the name implies. The 14-day visa is valid for two months.

Layovers can be fun if you are in a city like Dubai. The UAE issues two types of transit visas – for 48 hours and 96 hours. Transit visa cannot be extended and is arranged either by your travel agent or UAE-based airlines that you are travelling with.

Eligibility for Dubai transit visa

Documents for dubai transit visa.

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Golden Visa has exclusive benefits that enable individuals to obtain a visa for a long-term stay. This visa enables you to live, work, and study in the UAE. The business visa also comes under the Golden Visa system for business owners. By obtaining the visa, you can enter Dubai for a period of six months on a multiple entry basis or a long-term, renewable residence visa that is valid for 5 or 10 years. Further, an individual can sponsor their family members.

The Golden Visa is provided based on your talent, type of residence, and occupation. Those who are eligible for the Golden Visa include real estate investors, entrepreneurs, doctors, scientists, creative people, humanitarian workers, and students, among others.

Who can apply for the UAE Golden visa?

The UAE Golden visa has exclusive benefits that enable individuals to live, work, and study in the UAE. The business visa also comes under the Golden visa system for business owners. By obtaining the visa, you can enter Dubai for a period of six months on a multiple entry basis or a long-term renewable residence visa that is valid for 5 or 10 years. Further, an individual can sponsor their family members. To know more about the Golden Visa, visit our UAE Golden visa guide .

The UAE Golden visa is provided based on your talent, type of residency, and occupation. Those who are eligible for the Golden visa UAE include the following:

Let’s scroll through the Golden Visa eligibility for some of the above mentioned categories:

Investors in public investments

• You will be granted a Golden Visa for 10 years without a sponsor if you invest in an investment fund. 
• You will need to submit a letter from the investment fund accredited in the UAE. You will need to state that the investor has deposited two million AED. Or, you can submit a valid industrial/commercial licence and a memorandum of association. You need to state that the investor’s capital is not below  two million AED.
• You will need to submit a letter from the Federal Tax Authority. Herein you need to state that the investor pays no less than AED 250,000 to the government annually. 
• Additionally, an individual must own the invested capital completely (not loan) and provide proof of medical insurance.

Real estate investors

• Golden Visa for real estate investors will be granted for 5 years. 
• For this, you will need to provide a letter from the land department stating that you own one or more properties. The value must not be less than AED 2 million . 
• If you bought the property with a loan from a bank, approved by a competent local entity.

Entrepreneurs 

You will get a Golden Visa for 5 years if you have an economic project of a technical or future nature based. For this, you will need an approval letter from the following - 

• The auditor in the UAE declaring the project value is not below AED 500,000
• Your project is of technical or future nature, based on risk and innovation, as declared by relevant authorities. 

Outstanding specialised talent

For outstanding specialised talents, such as doctors, scientists, athletes, and specialists in the fields of engineering and science, you will receive the Golden Visa for 10 years if you meet the following requirements. 

• An approval letter from the Ministry of Health and Prevention in the UAE.
• A recommendation letter from Emirates Council of Scientists, which must state that the applicant is awarded the Medal of Scientific Excellence.

Loving Dubai more than you expected? That’s no surprise and for that, UAE now allows travellers to extend their visa twice, without leaving the country. Dubai visa can be extended to a maximum period of 60 days. However, take caution as there is a fine of AED 100 for extending your visa on the last day.

  The documents required for Dubai visa extension are:

• Passport of the applicant (copy)
• Passport-size photographs
• A cancelled visa/old tourist visa (copy)

Applying for a Dubai visa is an easy process. But, just to make sure you are on track, avoid any possible last-minute confusion by going through these guidelines. Here are the rules and regulations:

• The type of Dubai visa depends on several factors like your purpose of visit, nationality, and duration.
• Based on your travel plan, make sure to apply for the right kind of visa.
• You can book flight tickets to Dubai before applying for a visa.
• The tourist visas are valid up to 60 days from the date of issue. However, a transit visa, the 48-hour and 96-hour visa, is only valid for 30 days after issuing the visa.
• If you hold a transit visa, both the entry and exit have to be from Dubai Airport .
• Dubai visa for Indian nationals is electronic (e-visa). You will need a printout of the e-visa to show it to the immigration officer.
• Apply for the Dubai visa at least a month prior to your travel.
• To be eligible for a travel visa, your passport should be valid for at least 6 months.
• Remember to carry scanned copies of all your documents - Passport, confirmed return ticket and passport size photographs.
• Before travelling, check the updated rules and regulations, on carrying of Covid-19 vaccination certificate or a negative RT-PCR test result, from your local government sites/airlines.
• Incomplete application is a major reason why a visa gets rejected. If you give false information such as inconsistency with the travel dates, or damaged passport and tampered documents, the visa will get rejected.
• If you failed to apply for a visa extension and overstayed during your previous travel, it is likely your visa may get rejected.
• Handwritten passports are no longer accepted.
• Any error on application with false names, spelling mistakes, or wrong date of birth is not accepted.
• Another chance your Dubai visa may get rejected is if you did not use your previous visa.
• Your Dubai visa is likely to get rejected or delayed if your photograph is blurred or has certain marks on it.
• Avoid mentioning your profession as unskilled as this may affect your chances of getting the visa. However, always give correct information. Do not lie on the application.
• Having a clean criminal record is always a good way to go. UAE will not accept visa application if you have any past criminal history.
• If you have a Dubai residence visa and choose to leave the country without cancelling the visa, then it is likely that Dubai immigration may reject your tourist visa.

Why did my visa get rejected?

You can appeal to the UAE High Commission by sending them a mail or visiting the centre with your concerns.

Will I get a refund if my visa gets rejected?

No. Once you have paid the visa fee, it will not be refunded.

Is the UAE visa different from Dubai visa?

No. Oftentimes people get confused with these two types of visas. Since Dubai is one of the popular cities in the UAE, the UAE visa is basically synonymous with the Dubai visa. Travellers use this term interchangeably while applying for the visa.

Can I reapply for Dubai visa after it has been rejected?

Yes, you can reapply for a tourist visa even though it has been rejected. However, if you have appealed to the UAE commission for the reason for your visa rejection, you will need to wait for the response.

What are the different types of tourist visa for Indian nationals?

Based on your duration of stay, you can apply for Dubai visa for 14 days, 30 days, or 90 days. These visas can be extended from Dubai itself. However, it is not applicable for transit visas.

What is the Golden Visa for the UAE?

Golden Visa is a newly introduced scheme where an outsider can apply for a long-term stay. Indians are eligible for this visa.

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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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How to apply for Dubai/UAE visa online

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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Travelling to Europe has become much more convenient for GCC and Indian visitors. The European Commission has approved new regulations for the issuance of Schengen visas to citizens of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman and India who live in their home countries.

Under the new system, Saudi, Bahraini and Omanis will now have access to multiple-entry visas, allowing them to travel to 29 European countries using the same visa within five years.

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This implementation has significantly simplified the process of obtaining a Schengen visa, making it much more convenient for eligible applicants, even first-time applicants. They can now look forward to receiving a multiple-entry visa that remains valid for up to five years, relieving them of the stress of frequent visa applications.

"The European Commission has adopted new rules for the issuance of Schengen visas for Saudi, Bahraini and Omani nationals residing in their home country. It is an important step promoting people-to-people contacts and facilitating exchanges between the EU and GCC citizens," the delegation of the European Union in GCC posted on X.

Kuwaitis can be issued with long-term, multi-entry Schengen visas valid for five years. UAE nationals enjoy visa-free travel to the Schengen nations, permitting stays of up to three months at a time. However, a Schengen visa is a must for UAE residents.

Additionally, the European Commission adopted specific rules on issuing multiple entry visas to Indians. Under the new regulations, Indian travellers are now eligible to obtain a two-year Schengen visa, a significant enhancement compared to the shorter validity periods previously offered.

To qualify for this extended visa, applicants must have obtained and used two Schengen visas within the last three years in accordance with the regulations. Upon successfully utilising the two-year visa, travellers can typically anticipate eligibility for a five-year Schengen visa, subject to the maintenance of sufficient passport validity.

This decision comes in the context of strengthened relations under the EU-India Common Agenda on Migration and Mobility, which seeks comprehensive cooperation on migration policy between the EU and India, with the facilitation of people-to-people contacts being a key aspect due to the importance of India as a partner for the EU.

These changes ease the visa application process and facilitate smoother travel experiences.

Schengen visas allow the holder to travel freely in the Schengen area for short stays of a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period. The visas are not purpose-bound, but they do not grant the right to work. The Schengen area consists of 29 European countries (of which 25 are EU states): Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Greece, Spain, France, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland and Sweden, along with Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

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Major Schengen visa update for Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia and India

Under the new arrangement, nationals of Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Bahrain will be eligible for five-year multiple-entry Schengen visas

Passport holders from Bahrain, Oman and Saudi Arabia, are set to benefit from extended travel privileges as the European Union (EU) announced the issuance of five-year multiple-entry Schengen visas.

The announcement was made by Josep Borrell, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, during the High-Level Forum on Regional Security and Cooperation held in Luxembourg.

He said, “I would like to welcome the adoption by the [European] Commission this morning of decisions that will allow to harmonise the rules on the issuing of multiple-entry visas for GCC countries.”

Borrell expressed the EU’s commitment to strengthening relations with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries by harmonising visa rules.

The European Commission has adopted new rules for the issuance of Schengen visas for Saudi, Bahraini and Omani nationals residing in their home country. It is an important step promoting people-to-people contacts and facilitating exchanges between the EU and GCC citizens👇 pic.twitter.com/gV87IyhITx — EU in the GCC (@EUintheGCC) April 23, 2024

Schengen visa changes

Under the new arrangement, nationals of Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Bahrain will be eligible for five-year multiple-entry Schengen visas, allowing them to make multiple visits to Schengen Area countries within a calendar year.

However, travellers must adhere to the 90/180-day rule, limiting stays to a maximum of three months within any six-month period.

While specific details are yet to be officially released by EU authorities, it is anticipated that first-time applicants and eligible passport holders from the mentioned countries will benefit from the extended visa validity as well.

Notably, citizens of the UAE are currently the only GCC nationals who enjoy a visa-free entry to the Schengen Area, while discussions are ongoing between other GCC nations and the EU to further ease visa requirements.

Read: Visa-free travel to Schengen countries soon? GCC-EU talks see progress

Earlier this year, talks saw EU countries consider the lifting of visa requirements for nationals of Kuwait and Qatar based on several key criteria, as revealed in a recent report:

• Irregular migration
• Public policy and security
• Economic benefits
• EU relations with the countries

The European Union Commission’s assessment concluded that both Kuwait and Qatar present a low risk in terms of irregular immigration.

Should the European visa requirements for these GCC countries be lifted, travellers would be eligible for the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS).

Indian nationals benefit from new Schengen visa rule change

In addition to the visa changes for Gulf citizens, the EU has also adopted more favorable Schengen visa rules for Indian nationals.

Eligible Indian travellers with an established travel history and prior Schengen visa usage will now be granted multiple-entry visas with extended validity, starting from two years and potentially extending to five years, subject to passport validity.

Previously, the standard rules of the Visa Code applied.

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