Which passport, which visa?
According to u.ae, the visa on arrival rule applies to holders of an ordinary Indian passport. Your passport must still be valid for at least six months on the day you enter the UAE.
What your residence permit changes
According to u.ae, Indian nationals get a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days if they hold one of the following: a US visit visa, a US green card, a UK residence visa or an EU residence visa. The visa, green card or residence permit must be valid for at least six months from the date of arrival. Emirates and flydubai also list residence permits from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore and South Korea. Emirates requires each of these to be valid for at least six months, and does not accept a Singapore student visa.
A residence permit from Germany or Austria is a residence permit from an EU member state. Switzerland is not in the EU and is not named on any of these websites. With a Swiss residence permit, please ask us first or apply for the eVisa before you travel.
Which documents do citizens of India need?
- Passport, valid for at least 6 months beyond entry
- Passport photo, we create the white background automatically
- Residence permit, if you live in Germany, Austria or Switzerland
- Your departure date
Common mistakes you can avoid
- Travelling with a residence permit that expires in less than six months.
- Planning to stay longer than 14 days on a visa on arrival.
- Assuming that a Swiss residence permit counts in the same way as one from the EU.
Processing times and prices
| Visa | Standard3–5 working days in the UAE (Mon–Thu) | Express48 hours on UAE working days | Emergency3–12 hours on UAE working days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 days, Single entry | €172.99of which visa €160.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99 | €231.99of which visa €219.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99 | €512.99of which visa €500.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99 |
| 60 days, Single entry | €412.99of which visa €400.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99 | €512.99of which visa €500.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99 | on request |
| 30 days, Multiple entry | €312.99of which visa €300.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99 | €371.99of which visa €359.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99 | €812.99of which visa €800.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99 |
| 60 days, Multiple entry | €1,012.99of which visa €1,000.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99 | €1,212.99of which visa €1,200.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99 | on request |
- 30 days, Single entry
- Standard (3–5 working days in the UAE (Mon–Thu)): €172.99of which visa €160.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99Express (48 hours on UAE working days): €231.99of which visa €219.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99Emergency (3–12 hours on UAE working days): €512.99of which visa €500.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99
- 60 days, Single entry
- Standard (3–5 working days in the UAE (Mon–Thu)): €412.99of which visa €400.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99Express (48 hours on UAE working days): €512.99of which visa €500.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99Emergency (3–12 hours on UAE working days): on request
- 30 days, Multiple entry
- Standard (3–5 working days in the UAE (Mon–Thu)): €312.99of which visa €300.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99Express (48 hours on UAE working days): €371.99of which visa €359.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99Emergency (3–12 hours on UAE working days): €812.99of which visa €800.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99
- 60 days, Multiple entry
- Standard (3–5 working days in the UAE (Mon–Thu)): €1,012.99of which visa €1,000.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99Express (48 hours on UAE working days): €1,212.99of which visa €1,200.00 including government fee and agency fee €12.99Emergency (3–12 hours on UAE working days): on request
Total prices per person. Below each: visa including government fee + €12.99 agency fee.
Frequently asked questions
Is my residence permit from Germany, Austria or Switzerland enough?
With a residence permit from Germany or Austria, i.e. from an EU member state, a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days is possible according to u.ae. u.ae and Emirates require the permit to be valid for at least another six months. Switzerland is not named on these websites: with a Swiss permit, please ask us first or apply for the eVisa before you travel.
Can I still apply for the visa before travelling?
Yes. If you want to stay longer than 14 days or be completely sure, apply for the eVisa before you travel. GDRFA Dubai lists 30 or 60 days for the tourist visa. We check your passport, photo and residence permit beforehand.
Which other residence permits count?
According to u.ae, a US visit visa, a US green card and a UK residence visa. Emirates and flydubai also list residence permits from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore and South Korea. Emirates does not accept a Singapore student visa.
How long can I stay on a visa on arrival?
According to u.ae, a maximum of 14 days. For a longer stay, apply for the eVisa before you travel.
No liability for this information. Entry rules are set solely by the UAE authorities and can change at any time. If in doubt, please call us.
Sources for the entry rules
The information above is based on these pages. Only the UAE authorities decide on your visa.
- u.ae – Visa on arrival (opens in a new tab)u.ae · UAE government portal
- Emirates – UAE visa information (opens in a new tab)emirates.com · Airline, not an authority
- flydubai – UAE visas (opens in a new tab)flydubai.com · Airline, not an authority
- GDRFA Dubai – Issuance of a single-entry tourist visa (opens in a new tab)gdrfad.gov.ae · General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs Dubai (GDRFA)
Dubaivisum.de is a private visa agency, not an authority.
Changes to this page
· all country pages
Country pages rebuilt: separate sections for each nationality, sources from the authorities and airlines, and this change log. The entry rules themselves are unchanged.