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Do Indian citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?

Indian citizens can get a visa on arrival in the United Arab Emirates, valid for up to 14 days. An extension is not confirmed, so plan to leave within the permitted stay.

EntryVisa on arrival
Maximum stay14 days
ExtensionNot confirmed

Only for holders of valid visa/residency/Green Card from US, EU, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, NZ, South Korea or Singapore

Fee USD 63

Qualifying document + passport valid 6mo from arrival

Official information: https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/apply-for-a-visa

Data last updated October 2026. Checked against official government immigration sources and reviewed on a rolling basis (sources). This is a planning reference, not legal or immigration advice. Entry rules change; confirm with official sources before you travel. VisaStay is independent and not affiliated with any government.

Track your days in the United Arab Emirates automatically

VisaStay counts your days per country, warns before your stay runs out, and handles the Schengen 90/180 rule for your passport.

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Other destinations for India passport holders

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Other passports visiting the United Arab Emirates

United States · United Kingdom · Canada · Australia · Germany · France · China · Japan · Brazil