Visa on Arrival
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Who qualifies -
Indian passport holders who have a valid visa, residence permit, or Green Card from any of these countries: - USA (visa or Green Card)
- UK (visa or residence permit)
- EU/Schengen visas or permits
- Australia
- Canada
- Japan
- New Zealand
- Singapore
- South Korea
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Document Requirements - Passport must be valid for at least 6 months at time of entry.
- Your qualifying third-country visa/residence permit/Green Card (valid)
- Return/ onward ticket
- Travel Insurance
- Processing time: At the Dubai airport (point of arrival)
- Where to apply: You can obtain the visa at UAE airports and major entry points on arrival — no prior application required.
- Visa duration & fees: 14-day visa approx ?2,200
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Important Note - Your third-country visa/permit must still be valid on arrival — expired or short-validity visas/permits may be rejected.
- Keep Printed copies
Standard UAE Visa/ Tourist Visa/ Visist Visa
- Who qualifies: If you don’t hold a qualifying third-country visa/permanent residence, then standard UAE Visa has to be applied.
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Document Requirements - Completed application form
- Passport with at least 6 months validity
- Recent passport-size photo (White Background)
- Confirmed flight tickets (Onward and Return)
- Hotel booking or host letter
- Proof of funds (bank statements for last 3 months)
- Travel insurance
- Processing time: 4–8 business days
- Where to apply: Apply online via UAE airline partners (e.g., Emirates, Etihad, FlyDubai) or through a UAE-licensed travel agent.
- Visa duration & fees: 14-day: Approx ?7500
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Important Note - Have proof of return/onward travel and accommodation details ready at immigration
- Keep Printed copies
Visa Rejection Reasons
Common Reasons for Rejection:
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Insufficient financial proof.
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Lack of strong ties to home country.
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Incomplete or false documentation.
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Suspicious travel history or security concerns.