India passport → United Arab Emirates
Do Indian citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Indian passport holders need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre. If you hold a US visa, Green Card, UK visa or similar, it can be easier: see below.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as eVisa. Confirm on the official website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Easier if you already hold another visa
Indian passport holders who hold one of these documents can get Visa on arrival14 days instead:
- US visa
- US Green Card
- UK visa
- UK residence permit
- Schengen visa
- EU / Schengen residence
- Canada visa or PR
- Australia visa or PR
- Japan visa or PR
- New Zealand visa or PR
- South Korea visa or PR
- Singapore visa or PR
Supporting visa or permit valid 6+ months. 14 days, extendable once by 14 days; fee about AED 100. Canada, Australia, Japan, NZ, Korea and Singapore count as residence permits only. A change announced in July 2026 drops eligibility for UK-residence-only holders; not in force at last check.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026.
Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens (Wikipedia); Visa-free countries for Indians with US, UK or Schengen visa (Travel Dham, Aug 2026); UAE changes visa rules for Indians (Business Standard, Jul 2026); official portal: icp.gov.ae.
United Arab Emirates at a glance
- Capital
- Abu Dhabi
- Currency
- United Arab Emirates dirham (AED)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +971
- Region
- Western Asia
AE24.0°N · 54.0°EPhoto: imran shahabuddin · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsUnited Arab Emirates for other passports
- IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippinesVisa required
CanadaVisa-free90 days
Nearby in Western Asia for Indian passport holders
Common questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Indian passport holders need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Indian citizens stay in the United Arab Emirates?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Indian citizens get a visa on arrival in the United Arab Emirates?
Not under the standard rules, but it is available if you hold a qualifying US visa, Green Card, UK visa or similar document.
Is the United Arab Emirates easier for Indian citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?
Yes. With a qualifying US visa, Green Card, UK visa, UK residence, Schengen visa, EU residence, Canada, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Singapore, Indian citizens get visa on arrival for up to 14 days. Supporting visa or permit valid 6+ months. 14 days, extendable once by 14 days; fee about AED 100. Canada, Australia, Japan, NZ, Korea and Singapore count as residence permits only. A change announced in July 2026 drops eligibility for UK-residence-only holders; not in force at last check.
How many countries can Indian citizens visit without a visa?
56 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The India passport ranks #71 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Indian citizens (edited 9 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of the United Arab Emirates before you travel.