The United Arab Emirates has issued a fresh advisory that consolidates and clarifies its long-running visa-on-arrival facility for Indian citizens. Under the notice—updated on November 9—Indian travellers who hold a valid residence permit or long-term visa from the United States, United Kingdom, any EU/Schengen state, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore or South Korea may obtain a single-entry visa on arrival at all UAE airports. The passport must be valid for at least six months and the foreign visa or residence card must also be unexpired.
The advisory confirms two fee bands. A 14-day visa costs AED 100 (≈ ₹2,260) and can be extended once for the same period at AED 250. A 60-day option costs AED 250 (≈ ₹5,650) with a similar one-time extension facility. Payment is collected at the immigration counter; cash, credit-card and select e-wallets are accepted. Travellers who overstay face fines of AED 50 per day plus service charges.
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For Indian professionals and diaspora families, the clarification removes confusion created by piecemeal airport notices. Corporates can now schedule last-minute client visits to Dubai or Abu Dhabi without the administrative lead-time required for a pre-arranged visa. Travel managers, however, must still verify that employees carry physical proof of their third-country visa or residence card; digital copies are not accepted at the e-gate.
Industry analysts say the move keeps the UAE competitive against Singapore and Qatar for convention traffic originating in India. It also dovetails with India–UAE CEPA goals by smoothing short-term mobility for executives in finance, tech and energy. Frequent travellers are lobbying for a multi-entry variant, but officials say that remains “under study”.
The advisory confirms two fee bands. A 14-day visa costs AED 100 (≈ ₹2,260) and can be extended once for the same period at AED 250. A 60-day option costs AED 250 (≈ ₹5,650) with a similar one-time extension facility. Payment is collected at the immigration counter; cash, credit-card and select e-wallets are accepted. Travellers who overstay face fines of AED 50 per day plus service charges.
For Indian professionals and diaspora families, the clarification removes confusion created by piecemeal airport notices. Corporates can now schedule last-minute client visits to Dubai or Abu Dhabi without the administrative lead-time required for a pre-arranged visa. Travel managers, however, must still verify that employees carry physical proof of their third-country visa or residence card; digital copies are not accepted at the e-gate.
Industry analysts say the move keeps the UAE competitive against Singapore and Qatar for convention traffic originating in India. It also dovetails with India–UAE CEPA goals by smoothing short-term mobility for executives in finance, tech and energy. Frequent travellers are lobbying for a multi-entry variant, but officials say that remains “under study”.
