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The UAE offers a preapproved visit entry permit to Indian nationals who are living in certain countries and hold the qualifying residency document from that country. This is not a visa on arrival. It must be obtained before travel. Airlines verify it at check-in, and you cannot obtain it at the airport after you land.
| Duration | Fee |
|---|---|
| 14 days (single entry) | USD 63 |
| 60 days (single entry) | USD 141.36 |
| Country where you reside | Document required |
|---|---|
| Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Singapore | Residency permit valid for a minimum of 6 months |
| EU member states: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden | Residency permit valid for a minimum of 6 months, OR any visa issued by an EU member state valid for a minimum of 6 months |
| United Kingdom | Residency permit valid for a minimum of 6 months, OR any valid UK visa including digital e-visa valid for a minimum of 6 months |
| United States of America | Permanent Residency Card (Green Card) OR any valid US visa valid for a minimum of 6 months |
Source: Emirates airline visa and passport information page, September 2026
Important: the qualifying document must have at least 6 months of remaining validity from the date you intend to enter the UAE. If your US visa, UK visa or EU residency permit expires in less than 6 months from your travel date, you do not qualify for this route and must apply for a prepaid UAE tourist visa instead.
This permit covers Indians living in the countries listed above. If you hold an Indian passport and live in the UAE on a UAE residence visa, that UAE document does not qualify you for this permit. The qualifying document must be from one of the countries listed in the table above.
If you live in India or in a country not listed above, you need a prepaid UAE tourist visa applied for before your travel date. This is the standard route for most Indian travellers.
Documents needed: a colour copy of your Indian passport bio page (all four corners visible, minimum 6 months validity) and a recent white background photograph. Processing takes 4 to 8 hours with express processing, or 2 to 4 working days on standard.
No grace period since October 2024. Overstay fines begin from AED 50 per day from the first day after expiry. If you need more time in the UAE, apply for a UAE tourist visa extension before the visa expires.
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Several websites incorrectly describe the preapproved UAE visit entry permit as a "visa on arrival" that Indian nationals collect at a Marhaba counter inside Dubai airport after landing. This is not accurate. The permit is a preapproved document issued before departure. You present it at airline check-in and at UAE immigration on arrival. If you do not have it before you board, you will not be permitted to fly.
The only way to enter Dubai without a pre-obtained document is to hold a passport that qualifies for visa-free entry : Indian passports do not qualify. Every Indian national visiting Dubai needs something approved in advance, whether it is the preapproved entry permit or a prepaid UAE tourist visa for Indian nationals.
Whether you entered on the preapproved permit or a prepaid tourist visa, you can apply for a UAE visit visa extension from inside the UAE before your current visa or permit expires. Extensions are available in 30-day increments. There is no grace period, so apply before the expiry date.
No. All Indian nationals require either a paid preapproved UAE visit entry permit (USD 63 for 14 days or USD 141.36 for 60 days) or a prepaid UAE tourist visa. There is no free option for Indian passport holders.
No. The preapproved UAE visit entry permit must be obtained before travel. It is not collected at the airport on arrival. Airlines check for it at check-in. If you do not have it before boarding, you will not be permitted to fly to Dubai.
Yes, if your US visa has at least 6 months remaining from your UAE entry date. A valid US visa, not just a Green Card, qualifies Indian nationals for the preapproved UAE visit entry permit: USD 63 for 14 days or USD 141.36 for 60 days.
Yes. Germany is an EU member state. A German residency permit with at least 6 months remaining qualifies an Indian passport holder for the UAE preapproved entry permit. Any valid visa issued by an EU member state with at least 6 months remaining also qualifies.
Apply for a prepaid UAE tourist visa before travel. You need a colour copy of your Indian passport and a white background photo. Express processing delivers the approved visa in 4 to 8 hours. Standard processing takes 2 to 4 working days.
Yes. A UAE tourist visa extension can be applied for from inside the UAE before your permit or visa expires. Extensions are in 30-day increments. No grace period applies since October 2024, so apply before expiry.