Dubai travel guide
Most Indian ordinary-passport holders need a UAE visit visa before travel. A limited 14-day visa on arrival, applied for online, is available to some holders of US or European residence documents, but it is conditional. A passport valid for six months is needed. Rules have been changing, so confirm with official channels.
Facts checked 2 Nov 2026
Indian ordinary-passport holders generally need a UAE visit visa before travelling to Dubai. A limited 14-day visa on arrival, which can be extended once for a similar period, is available to some travellers who hold qualifying US or European residence documents and apply online through official channels. Your passport and those documents must usually be valid for at least six months. The facility is conditional, not universal, and the eligible groups have been changing, so do not assume you qualify. Visa charges vary by type and provider. Rules for visa on arrival have been changing, so check the current notice from UAE immigration (ICP) or Dubai's GDRFA before booking.
Yes, in most cases. Indian travellers with an ordinary passport generally need a UAE visit visa before they travel. Dubai is one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates, so the UAE visit visa is the entry visa for Dubai. Confirm the requirement for your situation with UAE immigration, your airline or an authorised visa channel before you book flights or hotels.
A limited visa on arrival has been offered to Indian ordinary-passport holders who hold a valid US permanent resident card (green card) or a UK or EU residence visa. On Dubai's official GDRFA service page, the key points are:
Eligibility has been changing in 2026, and reports disagree on which residence documents still qualify, including the UK. So treat this as a conditional facility, check the current official notice, and apply well before you travel. Do not assume you will be granted a visa at the airport.
Whichever route you use, expect to need:
Requirements differ by visa type and provider, so use the checklist given by the channel you apply through.
Visa charges vary by visa type and provider, and sources quote different amounts. We do not list a fee here because it changes. Check the official service or your authorised channel for the current charge before you pay.
Our Dubai packages are land-only, so they cover the hotel, transfers and sightseeing in your itinerary. Visa and flights are arranged separately unless your itinerary says otherwise. Ask your planner what help is available for your visa application.
Visa assistance is included in every package, for example Dubai Classic 4N and Dubai Honeymoon 4N.
Once your visa is sorted, see how to get there in how to reach Dubai, when to go in best time to visit Dubai, and browse our Dubai tour packages.
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FAQs
Short answers to what travellers ask about Dubai.
Most Indian ordinary-passport holders need a UAE visit visa before travel. A limited 14-day visa on arrival exists for some holders of US or European residence documents. Confirm the rules with UAE immigration, your airline or an authorised visa channel before booking.
It is conditional and not available to everyone. It has been offered to Indian ordinary-passport holders with a valid US green card or a UK or EU residence visa, with a passport valid for at least six months. Eligibility has been changing, so check the current official notice first.
The limited visa on arrival is for 14 days, and it can be extended once for a similar period. Conditions can change, so check the current rules with UAE immigration or Dubai's GDRFA before you travel, and do not rely on older information.
Check with UAE immigration (ICP), Dubai's GDRFA, your airline or an authorised visa channel before booking, because entry rules and charges change. Visa charges vary by visa type and provider, so compare what each channel includes before paying.
Apply well before you travel. The GDRFA service describes approval in about 48 hours for the visa-on-arrival route, but processing times vary by visa type and provider, so leave extra time and do not wait until the week of your flight.
Your passport should be valid for at least six months from the expected arrival date. For the visa-on-arrival route, the supporting US or European residence document must also be valid for at least six months, so check both before you book.
The limited 14-day visa on arrival can be extended once for a similar period, according to Dubai's GDRFA service page. Conditions and charges can change, so confirm the current extension rules with the official service before you rely on it.
Our packages are land-only and cover the hotel, transfers and sightseeing in your itinerary. Visa and flights are arranged separately unless your itinerary says otherwise. Ask your planner what help is available with your visa application before you book.
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