In this guide
- Do Indian citizens need a visa for Dubai?
- Dubai visa for Indian citizens at a glance
- Dubai visa fees for Indian citizens
- Which visa should you choose?
- Visa on arrival for Indian citizens: who qualifies
- Single or multiple entry: which do Indian citizens need?
- Visa validity vs length of stay
- Why Dubai visa applications from India get delayed or refused
- After your visa is approved
- Paying from India
- Contacting us from New Delhi
- How Indian citizens apply online
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Dubai?
India is on the UAE's visa-required list, so most Indian passport holders apply online before they travel. The visa is issued as an e-visa (PDF) that you show at check-in and on arrival.
Indian citizens with an ordinary passport can get a visa on arrival if they hold a valid visa, residence permit or green card from the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand or Canada. Your passport must be valid for at least six months. Fees and stay length are set by ICP, so confirm them before you fly.
Entry rules are based on the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa exemption list, checked on 21 October 2026. Rules can change, so confirm with ICP or your airline before you travel. MOFA list · ICP
Dubai visa for Indian citizens at a glance
| Visa needed before travel? | Visa required, visa on arrival for some |
|---|---|
| Visa on arrival | Only with a qualifying US, UK, EU or other listed visa or residence permit |
| Cheapest visa | 48 Hours Visa, USD 86 |
| Visa types we process | Tourist Visa, Transit Visa, Business Visa, Visa Extension and Freelancer Visa |
| Length of stay options | 30 Days, 60 Days, 48 Hours, 96 Hours, 14 Days or 2 Year |
| Multiple entry available | Yes |
| Processing time | 3 - 4 Days or 10-15 Days |
| Extension inside the UAE | Yes, from USD 330 |
| Passport validity | At least 6 months from arrival |
| How to apply | Online, no embassy visit |
| Time difference with New Delhi | Dubai is 1 hour 30 minutes behind New Delhi |
| Local currency | INR |
Dubai visa fees for Indian citizens
| Visa | Stay | Processing | Visa fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Days Visa Single Entry | 30 Days | 3 - 4 Days | USD 100 | USD 160 |
| 30 Days Visa Multiple Entry | 30 Days | 3 - 4 Days | USD 250 | USD 300 |
| 60 Days Visa Single Entry | 60 Days | 3 - 4 Days | USD 170 | USD 220 |
| 60 Days Visa Multiple Entry | 60 Days | 3 - 4 Days | USD 280 | USD 330 |
| 48 Hours Visa Single Entry | 48 Hours | 3 - 4 Days | USD 60 | USD 86 |
| 96 Hours Visa Single Entry | 96 Hours | 3 - 4 Days | USD 80 | USD 95 |
| 14 Days Visa Single Entry | 14 Days | 3 - 4 Days | USD 120 | USD 170 |
| 30 Days Inside Visa Extension Single Entry | 30 Days | Same Day | USD 280 | USD 330 |
| 60 Days Inside A2A Visa Extension Single Entry | 60 Days | Same Day | USD 450 | USD 500 |
| 30 Days Inside A2A Visa Extension Single Entry | 30 Days | Same Day | USD 450 | USD 470 |
| 2 Year Freelancer Visa Multiple Entry | 2 Year | 10-15 Days | USD 2,700 | USD 3,300 |
The total includes the visa fee and our processing fee and is charged in US dollars. If your card is in INR, your bank sets the exchange rate and any card fees.
Which Dubai visa should Indian travellers choose?
| Your trip | Best visa | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday or family visit of up to 30 days The lowest-cost way to visit Dubai once. |
30 Days Visa (Single Entry) | USD 160 |
| Longer stay of up to 60 days Costs less than extending a 30-day visa later. |
60 Days Visa (Single Entry) | USD 220 |
| Several trips in and out of the UAE Lets you leave and come back while the visa is valid, for example a side trip to Oman. |
30 Days Visa (Multiple Entry) | USD 300 |
| Stopover in Dubai between flights For a short break on the way to another country. |
48 Hours Visa (Single Entry) | USD 86 |
| Meetings, conferences or trade shows For business visits, not paid work. |
14 Days Visa (Single Entry) | USD 170 |
| Already in the UAE and need more time Apply before your current visa or entry permit expires. |
30 Days Inside Visa Extension (Single Entry) | USD 330 |
| Freelance work based in the UAE A long-term visa with its own requirements; we'll guide you. |
2 Year Freelancer Visa (Multiple Entry) | USD 3,300 |
Visa on arrival for Indian citizens: who qualifies
You can skip the advance e-visa and get a visa on arrival at UAE airports if all of these are true:
- You hold an ordinary Indian passport (not diplomatic or official).
- You have a valid visa, residence permit or green card from the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand or Canada.
- Your Indian passport is valid for at least six months from your arrival date.
- You can show the qualifying visa or card to the immigration officer.
- If any of these don't apply, or you want certainty before you fly, apply for an e-visa with us instead.
Single or multiple entry: which do Indian citizens need?
A single-entry visa ends when you leave the UAE. The 30 Days Visa (single entry) costs USD 160.
A multiple-entry visa lets you leave and come back while it's valid, for example a day trip to Oman or a stopover on your way home. The 30 Days Visa (multiple entry) costs USD 300.
If you're only flying in and out once, single entry is the better value.
Visa validity vs length of stay
These are two different limits. On the 30 Days Visa, validity is 60 Days: the window from the issue date in which you must enter the UAE. The stay is 30 Days: how long you can remain after you arrive.
Plan your travel date inside the validity window, and leave or extend before your stay runs out to avoid overstay fines.
Why Dubai visa applications from India get delayed or refused
UAE immigration makes the final decision, and no agency can guarantee approval. Most delays we see come from avoidable issues:
- Blurry, cropped or glare-covered passport scans.
- A photo that isn't recent, has a coloured background or shows glasses or shadows.
- A name spelled differently from the passport's machine-readable line.
- A passport with less than six months' validity left on the arrival date.
- A previous overstay, absconding report or unresolved case in the UAE.
- Applying only a day or two before the flight.
After your visa is approved
- Check that the name, passport number and nationality on the e-visa match your passport exactly.
- Keep a printed or saved copy; airlines check it before you board.
- Immigration officers in Dubai may ask for your return ticket and hotel booking or host's address.
- Note your last day of stay and leave or extend before it to avoid overstay fines.
- Track your application any time on our Visa Status page with your application ID.
Paying from India
All our prices are in US dollars (USD). If your card is in INR, your bank converts the amount and may add a foreign transaction fee, so the final charge in INR depends on your bank's rate.
Contacting us from New Delhi
Dubai is 1 hour 30 minutes behind New Delhi.
Our Dubai office is open 10am to 10pm, seven days a week — that is 11:30am to 11:30pm in New Delhi. Messages sent outside those hours are answered when we open.
How Indian citizens apply online
- Pick the visa that suits your trip from the options on this page and press “Apply Dubai Visa”.
- Fill in one online form for every traveller and upload a passport scan and photo.
- Pay the visa fee and processing fee online — both are shown before you pay.
- We review your documents and submit the application to UAE immigration.
- Your approved e-visa is emailed to you. Check every detail against your passport before you fly.
A visa approval does not guarantee entry: the final decision is made by UAE immigration on arrival. Fees, processing times and entry rules can change — the price shown at checkout is the one that applies.
