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Rules checked 26 Oct 2026
Dubai visa for Indians
Most Indian passport holders need a UAE tourist visa before they fly. It is applied for online through a licensed UAE tourism company, and we file it for you.
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Dubai visa at a glance
- Visa
- UAE tourist visa, issued before you travel
- On arrival
- Only for some holders of a valid US, UK or EU visa or residence, or certain other residence permits; these rules changed in 2026, so we check yours
- Stay
- 30 or 60 days, single or multiple entry
- How
- Online, with a licensed UAE tourism company as sponsor; nothing to visit in person
- Usual time
- About 48 hours once the file is complete; allow a few days more
- When to apply
- Once your flights are fixed, about two weeks before
How we apply for you
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Step 1:Send us a passport copy and a photo once your dates are fixed.
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Step 2:We file the application online through a licensed UAE sponsor.
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Step 3:We send you the e-visa when it is issued. Immigration decides.
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Step 4:Print it and carry it with your passport.
Please note
- Visa and entry rules are set by each country’s embassy and immigration, and can change at any time without notice.
- This guide was checked against official sources on 26 Oct 2026. We confirm the current rules when you apply.
- Documents, processing times and the stay allowed can differ from case to case.
- Any visa fee and our service charge are extra.
- A visa is never guaranteed: the decision is the embassy’s or immigration’s alone.
- This guide is general information, not legal advice.
Before you apply
What people ask us about the Dubai visa, every answer checked against the official rules on 26 Oct 2026.
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Ask today’s fee Or chat on WhatsApp (opens WhatsApp in a new tab)Most do, applied for online before travel. Holders of some valid US, UK or EU visas or residence permits, and certain other residence permits, can get a visa on arrival. These rules changed in 2026, so we check yours before you fly.
Dubai’s immigration department aims for about 48 hours once the form is complete. Apply earlier around the holidays.
Yes. Medical insurance valid in the UAE is one of the conditions of the tourist visa.
Dubai lists an extension service for tourist visas, applied for inside the UAE. Immigration decides.
Be careful. Dubai immigration has acted against social media accounts selling unauthorised visa services. Use only the official sites or a licensed agent.
Other visas we help with
Tell us where you’re going, we’ll apply for your visa
Send your details for the papers you need and the cost.
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