- Visa
- Tourist visa (single-entry, 30 or 60 days)
- Where to apply
- Through a UAE sponsor: a UAE airline you are flying with, a licensed UAE tourism establishment or travel agent, or a hotel. The decision is made by the immigration authority (GDRFA in Dubai, ICP for other emirates). Indians holding a US visa or green card, or a UK or EU residence visa, valid for at least 6 months, can use the 14-day visa-on-arrival service instead.
- Visa fee
- GDRFA Dubai lists AED 200 for a 30-day and AED 300 for a 60-day single-entry tourist visa, plus 5% VAT. Airlines and agents add their own service charges, so the amount you pay will be higher. Check the official page.
- Processing time
- GDRFA Dubai states an expected completion time of 48 hours. Sponsors may quote longer.
- Stay allowed
- 30 or 60 days on a single-entry tourist visa; 14 days on the visa on arrival for eligible Indians
- Insurance
- The GDRFA terms list medical insurance that is valid in the UAE.
Source: GDRFA Dubai service pages read November 2026; Emirates visa page seen in search results only. Last checked 2026-11. Rules change, so confirm on the official page before you apply.