Do Indian citizens need a visa for UAE?
The official link goes to icp.gov.ae. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
UAE entry rules for Indian citizens.
| Verdict | e-Visa before you fly |
|---|---|
| Document | Pre-arranged visit visa (default); conditional 14-day visa on arrival |
| Fee | ICP (direct, via a UAE sponsor file): AED 100 application + AED 100 per month single-entry (AED 200 per month multiple-entry) visit-visa issuance + AED 100 smart-service fee, plus a financial guarantee of AED 1,000 (single entry) or AED 2,000 (multiple entry). Airline, hotel and agent prices differ (Emirates lists tourist visas from USD 90). |
| Stay | 30, 60 or 90 days on a pre-arranged visit visa (max 120 days with extensions); 14-day visa on arrival with a valid US visa or green card, or UK/EU residence |
| Validity | Enter within 60 days of issue (ICP; extendable once for a similar period) |
| When to apply | Apply before travel; ICP processing time 2 days once a sponsor applies |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for an Indian passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: UAE entry requirements.
The details for an Indian passport.
Listed 'Visa Required' on the UAE MOFA visa-exemption page (11 Oct 2026). Default: pre-arranged visit visa via a sponsor, hotel/tour operator, airline or ICP. ICP issues visit visas for 30, 60 or 90 days through a sponsor file (resident host, licensed tourism establishment); extensions are possible up to 120 days in total, and a return ticket is required for most visit categories. Correction (11 Oct 2026): the earlier record said 30 or 60 days only. Conditional visa on arrival (u.ae, read 11 Oct 2026): Indian citizens with a normal passport and a US visit visa, US green card, UK residence visa or EU residence visa valid at least 6 months from arrival can get a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days. Emirates (airline, not an official page) also lists residence permits of Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Singapore, and any UK/EU visa, for a 14-day or 60-day pre-approved entry permit (USD 63 / USD 141.36). Passport must be valid at least 6 months from entry. Spot-check 10 Oct 2026 (ICP): visit visas are issued for 30, 60 or 90 days. Indians holding a US visa/green card or UK/EU residence valid 6+ months can get a 14-day visa on arrival.
How long it must be valid.
At least 6 months from the date of entry (u.ae, FCDO, State Dept). Residence permit holders: 3 months (FCDO). The 12-page US emergency passport is not accepted. Canada: temporary and emergency passports cannot be used to enter (accepted for exit and transit); you must leave on the passport you entered with.
The short answers.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for UAE?
Yes. Indian citizens apply online for the Pre-arranged visit visa (default); conditional 14-day visa on arrival before travelling for stays of 30, 60 or 90 days on a pre-arranged visit visa (max 120 days with extensions); 14-day visa on arrival with a valid US visa or green card, or UK/EU residence.
How much does it cost for Indian citizens?
ICP (direct, via a UAE sponsor file): AED 100 application + AED 100 per month single-entry (AED 200 per month multiple-entry) visit-visa issuance + AED 100 smart-service fee, plus a financial guarantee of AED 1,000 (single entry) or AED 2,000 (multiple entry). Airline, hotel and agent prices differ (Emirates lists tourist visas from USD 90).. Fees change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
How long can Indian citizens stay in UAE?
30, 60 or 90 days on a pre-arranged visit visa (max 120 days with extensions); 14-day visa on arrival with a valid US visa or green card, or UK/EU residence. Longer stays need a different visa.
When should Indian citizens apply?
Apply before travel; ICP processing time 2 days once a sponsor applies.
Where do Indian citizens apply?
On the official site, icp.gov.ae. NUM links it and never charges for the link.
Does NUM issue UAE visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.