The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made an important announcement for Indian travelers. Now Indian citizens who have a valid residence permit or visa of the United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK) or any European Union (EU) country will get the facility of visa-on-arrival in UAE. Under this policy, eligible Indian travelers will be granted a visa on arrival in UAE for 14 days, which can be extended up to 60 days if required. This step has been taken with the aim of further strengthening the growing cooperation and trade relations between India and UAE.
Highlights of UAE policy
visa-on-arrival: Indian passport holders will be given visa for 14 days on arrival in UAE.
Ability: Indian travelers must have the following documents to get visa-on-arrival:
United States green card, residence permit or valid visa.
Valid residence permit or visa of any country of the European Union or the United Kingdom.
Passport validity should be at least six months.
Visa Extension: If travelers wish to stay in the UAE for a longer period, the visa can be extended for up to 60 days, subject to payment of prescribed fees.
impact of this change
This policy is especially helpful for Indian nationals who wish to travel to UAE for business, tourism or personal reasons. There are already over 35 lakh Indians living in the UAE, and this new policy is expected to increase travel and business opportunities.
Important information for travellers
This policy will be applicable at all entry points (airports and ports) of UAE.
This facility was earlier available only to Indian citizens who held residence permits from these countries, but is now open to any valid visa holder.
This visa-on-arrival policy is an important step towards making travel easier and smoother for Indian travellers. Keeping in mind the strengthening trade and cultural ties between India and UAE, this policy will further strengthen relations between the two countries.
