United Arab Emirates Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide
Most visitors need an e-Visa for United Arab Emirates — apply online and let HolidaySG handle it.
United Arab Emirates visa at a glance
- Government visa fee
- AED 100 application + AED 100 issuance (single entry) + AED 100 smart service
- Processing time
- On arrival
- Validity
- Issued at UAE airport on arrival
- Maximum stay
- 30 days (extendable)
- Visa required?
- Indian passport holders holding a valid US visa, UK/EU/Schengen residence or visa, or a UAE-linked eligible entry document
Do you need a visa for United Arab Emirates?
Travellers from 90 days: EU states, UK*, Russia, South Korea, Brazil, Argentina, Switzerland, Norway etc. 30 days: Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Canada, China, Japan, NZ, USA*, Hong Kong and others. GCC citizens free. From 25 Jun 2026: Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Kenya, South Africa conditionally (ordinary passport + valid US/EU/UK/SG/JP/KR/AU/NZ/CA residence). Indian nationals with valid US/UK/EU visa or residence: 14-day visa on arrival. can generally enter United Arab Emirates without a visa. An e-Visa is available — Indians MUST get a UAE e-visa online before flying (via ICP/GDRFA or an airline/hotel sponsor) UNLESS they hold a valid US/UK/EU/Canada/Australia visa or residence, which grants a 14-day visa on arrival. Singapore passport holders get 90 days visa-free — no e-visa needed.. Indian passport holders holding a valid US visa, UK/EU/Schengen residence or visa, or a UAE-linked eligible entry document
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from 90 days: EU states, UK*, Russia, South Korea, Brazil, Argentina, Switzerland, Norway etc. 30 days: Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Canada, China, Japan, NZ, USA*, Hong Kong and others. GCC citizens free. From 25 Jun 2026: Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Kenya, South Africa conditionally (ordinary passport + valid US/EU/UK/SG/JP/KR/AU/NZ/CA residence). Indian nationals with valid US/UK/EU visa or residence: 14-day visa on arrival. do not require a visa for United Arab Emirates for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (UAE ICP (Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Ports Security)) · Last verified 29 September 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official United Arab Emirates visa options
Verified from government sources · 29 Sep 2026Visa on arrival (visa-free entry)
Official fee: AED 100 application + AED 100 issuance (single entry) + AED 100 smart service- Validity
- Issued at UAE airport on arrival
- Max stay
- 30 days (extendable)
- Time to verify
- At immigration counter
- Time to approval
- On arrival
- Processing time
- Approximately 2 days
- Where to apply
- https://icp.gov.ae
Who needs it: Indian passport holders holding a valid US visa, UK/EU/Schengen residence or visa, or a UAE-linked eligible entry document
Visa-free: 90 days: EU states, UK*, Russia, South Korea, Brazil, Argentina, Switzerland, Norway etc. 30 days: Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Canada, China, Japan, NZ, USA*, Hong Kong and others. GCC citizens free. From 25 Jun 2026: Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Kenya, South Africa conditionally (ordinary passport + valid US/EU/UK/SG/JP/KR/AU/NZ/CA residence). Indian nationals with valid US/UK/EU visa or residence: 14-day visa on arrival.
Required documents
- Indian passport valid 6+ months
- Valid US visa / UK-EU residence or visa (min 6 months validity)
- Return ticket
Arrival card: None
Extra charges: Extension fee if extended for a further 14 days
Verify eligibility on ICP (icp.gov.ae) — lists change often.
Source: UAE ICP (Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Ports Security) · verified 29 Sep 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Tourist visa (30 / 60 / 90 days)
Official fee: AED 100 application + AED 100-200 issuance (varies by entry type) + AED 100 smart service- Validity
- 60 days from issue to enter
- Max stay
- 30-90 days (varies by visa class)
- Time to approval
- Typically 2-5 working days
- Processing time
- Approximately 2 days
- Where to apply
- https://smartservices.icp.gov.ae
Who needs it: Indian passport holders (and other nationals requiring pre-entry visa); applied via ICP smart services, GDRFA (Dubai), airlines or hotels as sponsor
Required documents
- Passport valid 6+ months with bio-data page
- Passport-size colour photo
- Confirmed return air ticket
- Hotel booking / proof of accommodation
Arrival card: None
Extra charges: Service/processing fees vary by channel; optional express processing
Overstay fines apply per day. Applications go through licensed sponsors, not directly.
Source: UAE ICP / GDRFA · verified 29 Sep 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Tourist Visa (60 days, single/multiple entry)
Official fee: AED 100 application + AED 200 issuance (multiple entry) + AED 100 smart service- Validity
- 60 days to enter from issue
- Max stay
- 60 days (extendable up to 120 days)
- Time to approval
- 2-5 working days
- Processing time
- Approximately 2 days
- Where to apply
- https://icp.gov.ae
Who needs it: Indian and other visa-required passport holders wanting a longer stay
Required documents
- Passport valid 6+ months
- Photo
- Return ticket
- Accommodation proof
Extra charges: Channel service fees; extension possible in-country
Source: Official government source · verified 29 Sep 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
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