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Dubai (UAE) visa guidance

Dubai (UAE) visa guidance for Indian travellers

Where Luxury Meets Desert

Stay
Up to 30 days
Validity
60 days from issue
Entry
Single or multiple entry
Type
E-visa

What to know about Dubai (UAE)

Indian passport holders need a UAE visa arranged before they travel. This page lists the tourist and transit visa types shown on our site, the government fees, the documents commonly requested and the official sources. A private consultation can help you prepare before you go through the official channel.

VisaBanana Advisory is an independent private consultancy. We are not a government agency, embassy, consulate or visa-issuing authority.

How a consultation can help

  • Visitor visa categories and typical eligibility factors
  • Passport validity and photo expectations
  • Travel, accommodation and financial documents
  • Using the official UAE portals and authorised channels

Visa types, government fees and processing times

E-visa

UAE tourist visa (30 days)

Single or multiple entry

Stay
Up to 30 days
Validity
60 days from issue
Visa type
E-visa
Indicative processing
3 working days

Issued as an e-visa, delivered online, with no embassy visit in the standard route.

Government fee

₹7,100

USD 90 for single entry · paid by you to the authority

  • ₹10,750 for multiple entry
E-visa

UAE tourist visa (60 days)

Single or multiple entry

Stay
Up to 60 days
Validity
60 days from issue
Visa type
E-visa
Indicative processing
4–5 working days

Can be extended once from inside the UAE for an additional fee, set by the authorities.

Government fee

₹12,500

USD 145 for single entry · paid by you to the authority

  • ₹17,165 for multiple entry
E-visa

UAE transit visa (48 hours)

Single entry

Stay
Up to 2 days (48 hours)
Validity
30 days
Visa type
E-visa
Indicative processing
2–3 working days

For travellers with a connecting flight through Dubai or other UAE airports.

Government fee

₹2,500

AED 90 · paid by you to the authority

E-visa

UAE transit visa (96 hours)

Single entry

Stay
Up to 4 days (96 hours)
Validity
30 days
Visa type
E-visa
Indicative processing
2–3 working days

The longer transit option, for connections with a longer layover.

Government fee

₹3,945

paid by you to the authority

Government fees and processing times are set by the relevant authority, may change without notice and are not controlled or promised by VisaBanana Advisory. Always confirm current figures on the official sources below.

Commonly requested documents

UAE tourist visa (30 days) · UAE tourist visa (60 days)

  • 01Passport photo
  • 02Passport (bio page)
  • 03Passport cover page
  • 04Confirmed flight tickets

UAE transit visa (48 hours) · UAE transit visa (96 hours)

  • 01Passport photo
  • 02Passport (bio page)
  • 03Passport cover page
  • 04Onward flight ticket

This is a general checklist. The official requirements are published by the UAE authorities and may change.

A document review can check your documents for completeness and consistency. We do not certify that documents will be accepted by any authority.

Questions about Dubai (UAE)

Do Indians need a visa to visit Dubai or the UAE?

Yes. Indian passport holders generally need a UAE visa arranged before travel. The standard route is online, with no embassy visit. Some travellers who hold certain other countries’ visas or residence permits may be treated differently, so check the official sources for your case.

Can I get a UAE visa on arrival?

Indian passport holders should not assume so. In general, a visa needs to be arranged before travel. The official ICP portal lists any exceptions.

What is the difference between the 30-day and 60-day visas?

The 30-day visa suits shorter trips and the 60-day visa suits longer holidays or multi-city itineraries. They have different government fees and listed times, shown on the cards above.

What are the government fees for a UAE visa?

Our information shows USD 90 (approx. ₹7,100) for the 30-day visa and USD 145 (approx. ₹12,500) for the 60-day visa on a single entry, with higher fees for multiple entry. Transit visas are listed separately. Fees are set by the authorities and can change, so confirm on the official site.

How long does processing take?

Our information lists 3 working days for the 30-day visa, 4–5 working days for the 60-day visa and 2–3 working days for transit visas. Times are set by the authorities and can vary. We cannot guarantee any processing time.

Can I extend my UAE tourist visa?

Our information indicates a tourist visa can be extended once from inside the UAE, for an additional fee, before the original visa expires. Confirm the current rules with the immigration authority.

What is a UAE transit visa?

It is for travellers with a connecting flight through the UAE who want to leave the airport during a layover. The 48-hour and 96-hour options are listed above, and you need an onward flight ticket.

Official sources

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