Get a United Arab Emirates Visa

Tourist Travel Requirements for a United Arab Emirates Visa for Indian Citizens

  1. Copy of Passport

    A clear colour photocopy of the passport information page of the applicant's passport

  2. Photographs

    You must provide one colour, passport type photograph that meets the following criteria:

    • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
    • Be taken against an all white background
    • Be 35 mm by 45mm in size
    • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
    • You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes
    • Your photos should not be affixed to your application and they may not display evidence of adhesive or staples

  3. Visa Application Form

    One fully completed UAE Visa Questionnaire which can be found within the CIBTvisas Application Pack

  4. CIBTvisas Order Form

    Provide the CIBTvisas Order Form included in this kit.

    Please note that all card payments will only be made upon completion of the visa application process. 

  5. Holders of EU/UK/US Residence Permits/Visas

    Travellers of your nationality may be eligible for a visa on arrival for a stay of up to 14 days. A single 14 days extension may be possible for a small variable fee. To be eligible the traveller must:

    • Hold a valid visa, residence permit, or green card issued by the United States
    OR
    • Hold a visa valid at least 6 months or a residence permit issued by a EU member state or the UK
    AND
    • Hold a passport valid for at least six months beyond your date of country exit and with one blank visa page
    • Hold proof of onward and return flights
    • Hold all documents required for the next destination
    • Hold proof of sufficient funds relative to your intended length of stay

    There is no guarantee entry will be allowed. To minimize the risk of being refused entry and to avoid excessive waiting for a visa to be issued on arrival, CIBTvisas strongly recommends that travellers obtain all visas prior to travel

Business Travel Requirements for a United Arab Emirates Visa for Indian Citizens

  1. Copy of Passport

    A clear colour photocopy of the passport information page of the applicant's passport

  2. Photographs

    You must provide one colour, passport type photograph that meets the following criteria:

    • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
    • Be taken against an all white background
    • Be 35 mm by 45mm in size
    • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
    • You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes
    • Your photos should not be affixed to your application and they may not display evidence of adhesive or staples

  3. Visa Application Form

    One fully completed UAE Visa Questionnaire which can be found within the CIBTvisas Application Pack

  4. CIBTvisas Order Form

    Provide the CIBTvisas Order Form included in this kit.

    Please note that all card payments will only be made upon completion of the visa application process. 

  5. Holders of EU/UK/US Residence Permits/Visas

    Travellers of your nationality may be eligible for a visa on arrival for a stay of up to 14 days. A single 14 days extension may be possible for a small variable fee. To be eligible the traveller must:

    • Hold a valid visa, residence permit, or green card issued by the United States
    OR
    • Hold a visa valid at least 6 months or a residence permit issued by a EU member state or the UK
    AND
    • Hold a passport valid for at least six months beyond your date of country exit and with one blank visa page
    • Hold proof of onward and return flights
    • Hold all documents required for the next destination
    • Hold proof of sufficient funds relative to your intended length of stay

    There is no guarantee entry will be allowed. To minimize the risk of being refused entry and to avoid excessive waiting for a visa to be issued on arrival, CIBTvisas strongly recommends that travellers obtain all visas prior to travel

United Arab Emirates Visa FAQ

  1. When is the best time to apply for my United Arab Emirates visa?

    The best time to apply for your United Arab Emirates visa is 1-2 months before your travel date. However, if you are running short on time, we may be able to process your visa on a faster service at the Embassy’s discretion.

  2. Do I have to send you my passport to get a United Arab Emirates visa? Is it safe to send a passport?

    Yes. You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The United Arab Emirates visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa request cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application using our secure collection service.