United Arab Emirates Visa Requirements for Indian Citizens (2026)
Yes — Indian passport holders need a visa to enter United Arab Emirates. Cost: AED 100. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival
- Return or onward ticket from destination
- Proof of sufficient funds for stay
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | AED 100 — * Cost for 14 days visa is AED 100 (subject to change). |
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From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •There is no visa fee for the 14-day visa-free entry.
- •Where a visa is required instead, the charge is stated on each service card on the ICP and GDRFA-Dubai websites. [2]
How to apply
- No advance application is needed: an ordinary Indian passport holder can travel to the UAE visa-free for up to 14 days and clear immigration on arrival.
Before you fly
- •A multiple-entry tourist visa valid for 5 years is available to travellers of all nationalities and allows 90 days in the UAE per visit, extendable by a further 90 days. [4]
- •That 5-year tourist visa requires a bank balance of USD 4,000 or equivalent over the last six months and health insurance valid in the UAE for 180 days. [4]
Full United Arab Emirates entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Conditions & fine print
- •Indians holding a valid US or UK or EU visit visa or residence visa which is valid for a minimum of 6 months can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days.
- •Indians holding a residency permit from Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada are also eligible for a visa on arrival.
- •Visitors normally require a sponsor but visas can also be arranged online through an airline if they are arriving on Air Arabia, Air Astana, Emirates, Etihad (and Air Baltic and Air Serbia), flydubai, Turkish Airlines, and Indigo Airlines.
Watch out for
Your visa-free stay is capped at 14 days, so schedule your departure within that window.
Overstaying attracts a fine; fines are handled through ICP or GDRFA Dubai fine-collection services. [2]
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Frequently asked
How much does it cost?
AED 100 — * Cost for 14 days visa is AED 100 (subject to change)..
What documents are required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival; Return or onward ticket from destination; Proof of sufficient funds for stay.
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://smartservices.icp.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/guest/index.html#/dashboard
Do Indian passport holders need a visa for the UAE?
No. Ordinary Indian passport holders can enter the UAE visa-free for up to 14 days.
Can I stay in the UAE longer than 14 days?
The visa-free entry covers 14 days only. A separate 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa allows 90 days per visit, extendable by another 90 days.
What happens if I overstay?
A fine applies for overstaying. Check the amount and pay it through the ICP or GDRFA Dubai fine-collection services.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — smartservices.icp.gov.ae.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Indian citizens” and “Visa policy of the United Arab Emirates”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] u.ae [2] u.ae [3] icp.gov.ae [4] u.ae [5] u.ae [6] u.ae [7] u.ae [8] u.ae [9] u.ae. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.
This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.