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India passport holders: Multiple entry for United Arab Emirates. Fee: AED 350 (~USD 95.3). Processing: 3-5 working days (eVisa). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
UAE eVisa available for Indians. Tourist eVisa: AED 350 (~USD 95 / INR 9,025) for 30-day single; AED 700 multi-entry. Visa-on-Arrival ALSO available for Indians at all UAE airports (with valid US/UK/EU visa, residence, or green card — AED 100 for 14-day). UAE is the SECOND largest Indian diaspora (~3.5 million Indians, ~30% of UAE population).
Visa types: eVisa (Tourist 30/60 days, single/multi-entry); Visa-on-Arrival at airports (14-day, AED 100 with valid US/UK/EU visa); Tourist Visa (sponsor); Business Visa; Work Visa via MOHRE (MAJOR Indian category — construction, hospitality, retail, healthcare); Domestic Worker Visa (Tadbeer); Investor Visa; Golden Visa (10-year, popular for HNI Indians + skilled professionals); Student; Family/Spouse (sponsor's salary AED 4,000+/month with accommodation); Transit (96-hour Etihad/Emirates passengers); Diplomatic.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 60 days from issue. Max Stay: 30/60 days (Tourist). Work residence per contract (typically 2-3 years renewable).
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Daily fine ~USD 30-80; deportation; possible re-entry ban 1-3 years
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); eVisa: Online application + photo + payment; Aadhaar + PAN; For Family Sponsorship: sponsor's Emirates ID + salary cert (AED 4,000+) + tenancy contract; For Work via MOHRE: employer's work permit + medical fitness (DHA Gamca India) + Emirates ID processing + insurance; For Tourist: hotel booking + return ticket + bank statement.
Visa types (1)
UAE eVisa available for Indians. Tourist eVisa: AED 350 (~USD 95 / INR 9,025) for 30-day single; AED 700 multi-entry. Visa-on-Arrival ALSO available for Indians at all UAE airports (with valid US/UK/EU visa, residence, or green card — AED 100 for 14-day). UAE is the SECOND largest Indian diaspora (~3.5 million Indians, ~30% of UAE population).
Common rejection reasons
Common IN rejections: (1) Past UAE overstays heavily flagged — large Indian workforce monitored; (2) Work visa fraud — fake employer letters (recruitment agency scandals especially Kerala/AP/Tamil Nadu); (3) Family visit sponsor's salary below AED 4,000 threshold; (4) Medical fitness failure (TB, HIV, Hepatitis at DHA Gamca India); (5) Past absconding from employers (file open in MOHRE); (6) Single female applicants — anti-trafficking screening; (7) Forged academic certs (UAE strict on attestation chain MEA India + UAE Embassy); (8) Tourist visa misuse for work — Dubai/Abu Dhabi airport heavy screening on Indian arrivals; (9) Salik fines / Police record from previous stays.
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