United Arab Emirates

Yes. Indian passport holders must have a valid visa to enter Dubai (UAE) for tourism or business purposes. Dubai offers Indian nationals an e-visa, which allows you to obtain your visa online.

Yes, Indians can apply for a visa on arrival in Dubai. However, you must meet the following requirements to be eligible:

• You must have a valid US visa or;

• A valid green card issued by the US or;

• A valid Schengen or EU residence visa or;

• A valid UK residence visa.

• The visa issued by the US, UK, or EU must have at least 6 months of validity.

Indian citizens can apply for various types of Dubai visas, including:

• Tourist visa: For leisure travel.

Here are the types of tourist visa you can apply:
a) Dubai 30 days single entry visa

b) Dubai 30 days multiple entry visa

c) Dubai 60 days single entry visa

d) Dubai 60 days multiple entry visa

e) Dubai 5 year visa

• 14-day business visa: For business meetings and conferences. This allows entry into the free trade zone, too.

• Transit visa: For layovers in Dubai lasting up to 48 or 96 hours (depending on which one you choose).

• Student visa: For pursuing education in Dubai.

• Cruise visa: for those taking a cruise from Dubai

Yes, minors require a separate visa to enter Dubai. Parents or guardians must apply on behalf of minors, providing their birth certificates, passport copies, and all the standard documents.

It’s recommended to apply for a Dubai visa at least 1-2 weeks before your intended travel date. This allows ample time for processing and addressing any potential issues with your application.

During peak travel seasons (e.g., holidays, shopping festivals), apply for your Dubai visa at least 3-4 weeks in advance to avoid delays. Processing times may be longer during these periods due to the high volume of people travelling to Dubai.

Here are the documents required for Dubai (UAE) tourist visa for Indians:

• Passport front page: Submit an image of the front page of your passport that includes your personal information.
• Passport back page: Upload an image of your passport’s back page.
• Photograph: Provide a digital passport-sized photo. It must satisfy the Dubai visa photo requirements.

While it is not mandatory for Indians to have travel insurance for Dubai, it is recommended to have insurance covering your trip for unexpected emergencies, such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, or lost luggage.

Your passport must be valid for at least six months from your intended entry date into Dubai. If your passport is close to expiring, you should renew it before applying for a visa.

Yes, you can apply for a Dubai visa even if your passport doesn’t have an official last name. While some platforms may require both a first and last name for the application, on Atlys, you can apply for your Dubai e-visa when your passport only has a first name.

For a transit visa, you need:

• Passport: A scanned copy of the passport.
• Photograph: Recent passport-sized photo.
• Flight tickets: showing arrival and departure (as well as transit time).

If you’re going on a cruise, you’ll have 4 entries/exits in/from UAE. Therefore, a special Cruise visa is required. You need:

• Passport: A scanned copy of the passport.
• Photograph: Recent passport-sized photo.
• Cruise bookings: Submit your cruise bookings.
• Travel itinerary: Provide your detailed travel itinerary.