Effective immediately, Indian nationals possessing valid residence visas for the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan or South Korea can obtain a 14-day visa on arrival at all UAE ports of entry. Previously confined to US-green-card holders, the concession dramatically simplifies travel for India’s booming tech and business class.(timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
The policy is part of a broader thaw in India–UAE mobility ties following CEPA trade agreements. Dubai Airports estimates the measure will unlock an additional 1.2 million passenger movements in 2026, boosting load factors on Emirates and IndiGo codeshares.
Corporate-travel managers should update approval workflows, as eligible employees no longer need pre-arranged e-visas—cutting lead times from five working days to mere minutes at the eGate. However, passport validity of at least six months and proof of onward travel remain mandatory.
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For travellers who still prefer expert oversight—or who may need longer-term permits—VisaHQ’s UAE portal (https://www.visahq.com/united-arab-emirates/) offers real-time eligibility checks, document reviews and concierge filing services, ensuring every detail is squared away before departure even under the new visa-on-arrival regime.
Hotel chains are already capitalising: Jumeirah Group is offering “Visa-on-Us” packages that reimburse the AED 100 on-arrival fee for stays over three nights, while conferencing venues predict higher Indian delegate turnout for the GITEX Global tech show.
Longer-term, analysts expect the corridor to spur reciprocal facilitation, with Delhi exploring e-visa fee waivers for UAE nationals ahead of the 2026 ICC Champions Trophy.
The policy is part of a broader thaw in India–UAE mobility ties following CEPA trade agreements. Dubai Airports estimates the measure will unlock an additional 1.2 million passenger movements in 2026, boosting load factors on Emirates and IndiGo codeshares.
Corporate-travel managers should update approval workflows, as eligible employees no longer need pre-arranged e-visas—cutting lead times from five working days to mere minutes at the eGate. However, passport validity of at least six months and proof of onward travel remain mandatory.
For travellers who still prefer expert oversight—or who may need longer-term permits—VisaHQ’s UAE portal (https://www.visahq.com/united-arab-emirates/) offers real-time eligibility checks, document reviews and concierge filing services, ensuring every detail is squared away before departure even under the new visa-on-arrival regime.
Hotel chains are already capitalising: Jumeirah Group is offering “Visa-on-Us” packages that reimburse the AED 100 on-arrival fee for stays over three nights, while conferencing venues predict higher Indian delegate turnout for the GITEX Global tech show.
Longer-term, analysts expect the corridor to spur reciprocal facilitation, with Delhi exploring e-visa fee waivers for UAE nationals ahead of the 2026 ICC Champions Trophy.
