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United Arab Emirates visa for Indians

UAE tourist e-visa (GDRFA) · Valid 60 days · Decision in 2–6 working days · Tourist visas, Golden Visa and employment permits

e-Visa · fully online

United Arab Emirates visa: quick answers

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Do Indians need a visa for United Arab Emirates?: Yes. The UAE tourist visa is issued electronically through an approved sponsor; Vistolane works with an authorised agent. Fees depend on duration and entry type (30 or 60 days, single or multiple; 5% VAT included). UAE-valid travel medical insurance is mandatory.
How much does a United Arab Emirates visa cost?: Government fee by entry type: 30 days ₹5,428, 30 days ₹8,142, 60 days ₹8,142, 60 days ₹13,570 per traveller, plus ₹500 Vistolane filing fee. From ₹5,928 all-in for the default option.
How long does a United Arab Emirates visa take?: 2–6 working days (about 6 days from submission); gdrfad.gov.ae publishes 2–4 working days. Vistolane shows the document deadline and filing date before you pay; the decision itself is the authority's.

United Arab Emirates · e-Visa in 2–6 working days

UAE tourist e-visa (GDRFA) · 60 days · paperless

United Arab Emirates visa from India

United Arab Emirates · e-Visa in 2–6 working days

Decision expected by 4 Dec · filing guaranteedNo embassy visitVistolane fee back if we miss the date

When do you plan to travel?

Set your travel date in the price card and we'll pick the right attention level for your lead time. Without a date, decisions land by 4 Dec.

That's it. One step, then we process your visa.

Official source: GDRFA Dubai

Decision expected by Fri 4 Dec

3 days faster

Tourist visa · e-VisaChange

Stay

30 or 60 days

Validity

60 days

Entry

Single or multiple (your choice)

Paperless and fully online. Accepted at all ports of entry. No embassy visit.

Entry type

Documents by: Thu 5 Nov
Filed by: Tue 10 Nov
Decision expected: Fri 4 Dec

Filed on time, or your fee is refunded in full.

Service level

Government fee· 30 days₹5,428

₹750

Total₹6,178

Start my application

Pay now · refunded in full if we can't file on time.

Every service level promises the same window, our estimate from filed cases (5–15 working days) plus a 2-working-day safety buffer on the latest date; higher levels only file sooner. Official source: gdrfad.gov.ae, checked Oct 2026. Visas are a government-led process: we guarantee filing on time once all your documents are in; appointment availability and government processing times are outside our control.

Ask the team about this visaDocuments, dates, price: a specialist answers on WhatsApp. Typically replies within an hour

Step 1

What are you travelling to United Arab Emirates for?

Tourist and student files stay in-house. Everything else goes to a partner we have vetted.

Fewer refusals, with a date you can plan around

Applying for a United Arab Emirates visa is tedious and often refused over small manual errors. Vistolane pairs a specialist review with automated checks so nothing slips.

With VistolaneDoing it yourself

DocumentsConsistent and up to dateOften vague and mismatched

ItineraryAccurate and verifiableUnclear and not verifiable

ChecksSpecialist + automated reviewManual process, prone to error

We guarantee to file within your plan's window once your documents are in; miss it and you are refunded in full. A decision is expected by 4 Dec 2026, indicative only. Approval and processing time are always the government's.

How the United Arab Emirates e-visa process works

1
Apply on Vistolane
Upload your passport. Details are read automatically, so no typing errors. You only pay the government fee up front.
2
Your documents are verified
A specialist checks every file against the immigration standard and lodges it with the authority.
3
Your visa gets processed
We work with immigration to keep the file moving and track it against the published window.
4
Get your visa on4 Dec
The approved e-visa lands in your inbox and your Vistolane account, ready to print.

Learn from refusals

Refusal stories · learn from them

Four ways applicants get refused, and what to do instead

Bank statement showed a sudden deposit

Schengen tourist visa · pattern seen in refusal letters

An uncle transferred ₹3 lakh a week before applying so the balance 'looked better'. The officer read it as borrowed funds and refused. What to do instead: show 3 to 6 months of steady balance and explain any large credit with a source letter.

Applied on the wrong purpose

UK visitor visa · pattern seen in refusal letters

The applicant was going to a 3-week training paid by the employer but applied as a plain tourist. Refused for misrepresentation. What to do instead: pick the purpose that matches your invitation letter, even if the fee is higher.

Hotel booking cancelled before decision

Japan e-visa · pattern seen in refusal letters

The applicant booked a refundable hotel, then cancelled it to save money before the decision. The embassy re-checked and refused. What to do instead: keep every booking live until the visa is in your hand.

Ignored the interview prep

US B1/B2 · pattern seen in refusal letters

Fluent and well documented, but the applicant answered 'to visit friends' when the DS-160 said tourism. Refused under 214(b). What to do instead: your answers must match the form; practise once with our mock interview tool.

Already refused elsewhere? Applying with us starts with a specialist reading the refusal letter and rebuilding the file around it.

Why United Arab Emirates visas get refused

Passport validity

Passport expiring within 6 months of travel or without two blank pages.

Funds evidence

Bank statements that do not show a stable balance or an unexplained large deposit.

Purpose of travel

Itinerary, hotel and return ticket that do not match the dates on the form.

Previous refusals

An undeclared earlier refusal or overstay on any visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Indian passport holders need a visa for United Arab Emirates?

The UAE tourist visa is issued electronically through an approved sponsor; Vistolane works with an authorised agent. Fees depend on duration and entry type (30 or 60 days, single or multiple; 5% VAT included). UAE-valid travel medical insurance is mandatory.

When should I apply?

Allow 2–6 working days for the decision. Apply as soon as travel dates are firm.

Why was my visa rejected?

Common reasons are incomplete or inconsistent documents, weak proof of ties to home and insufficient financial evidence.

Is my data secure?

Your documents are encrypted in transit and at rest and are only visible to the specialist working your file. We never sell data.

Do I need to visit an embassy?

No. The whole application is paperless and the approval is emailed to you.

How we reviewed this page

Fees, windows and rules on this page come from official government sources and are re-checked when the authority publishes changes.

u.ae – Visa and Emirates ID

1 traveller · Premium · decision expected by 4 Dec 2026

Total ₹6,178

Vistolane fee back if we can't file on time · government fees never refundableApply now

About the United Arab Emirates UAE tourist e-visa (GDRFA)

Fees. The United Arab Emirates government fee is ₹5,428 for the default option (30 days ₹5,428, 30 days ₹8,142, 60 days ₹8,142, 60 days ₹13,570), and the Vistolane filing fee is ₹500: ₹5,928 per traveller with nothing added later. gdrfad.gov.ae publishes a processing time of 2–4 working days (verified 2026-10-29). Vistolane commits to a filing date before you pay and shows the expected decision window on the price card above; the decision itself is the authority's.

Validity and stay. The United Arab Emirates UAE tourist e-visa (GDRFA) is valid 60 days and allows a stay of 30 or 60 days; entries: single or multiple (your choice). Route covered on this page: Tourist E-visa. Study, work and family routes are separate permits with their own rules.

Proof of funds for United Arab Emirates, by visa category

Indicative minimums in your currency. Consulates read three to six months of statements and compare the balance with your itinerary, tuition or salary.

Tourist / visitor	₹94,929
Student	₹14.24 lakh
Work / sponsored	₹94,929
Family / partner	₹1.42 lakh
Business / investor	₹5.17 crore
Permanent residence	₹5.17 crore

Refusals. The most common United Arab Emirates refusal reasons are inconsistent bank statements, weak evidence of ties or purpose of travel, and form errors that contradict the passport. Every document you upload to Vistolane is checked against the United Arab Emirates checklist before filing, and the mock interview tool covers the questions case officers raise in follow-up requests.

Not sure which route fits? Run the free United Arab Emirates eligibility check, compare visa types, browse licensed consultants for United Arab Emirates, or read the full United Arab Emirates visa guide with a day-by-day timeline and refusal cases.

United Arab Emirates visa questions, answered

Do Indians need a visa for United Arab Emirates?

Yes. The UAE tourist visa is issued electronically through an approved sponsor; Vistolane works with an authorised agent. Fees depend on duration and entry type (30 or 60 days, single or multiple; 5% VAT included). UAE-valid travel medical insurance is mandatory.

How much does a United Arab Emirates visa cost?

Government fee by entry type: 30 days ₹5,428, 30 days ₹8,142, 60 days ₹8,142, 60 days ₹13,570 per traveller, plus ₹500 Vistolane filing fee. From ₹5,928 all-in for the default option.

How long does a United Arab Emirates visa take?

2–6 working days (about 6 days from submission); gdrfad.gov.ae publishes 2–4 working days. Vistolane shows the document deadline and filing date before you pay; the decision itself is the authority's.

What documents do I need for a United Arab Emirates visa?

A passport valid for the full stay, a recent photo, the completed form, flight and accommodation bookings, three to six months of bank statements and proof of ties such as an employment letter. Students add the admission letter and tuition evidence; workers add the sponsor's offer. The United Arab Emirates checklist on this page is the one Vistolane files with.

How much bank balance do I need for a United Arab Emirates visa?

About ₹94,929 for a tourist visit, rising to ₹5.17 crore for the most demanding route, held steadily over three to six months rather than deposited last week.

Can I apply for the United Arab Emirates visa online, or is it visa on arrival?

Online. United Arab Emirates issues the UAE tourist e-visa (GDRFA) before you fly; it is not a visa on arrival.

How long can I stay in United Arab Emirates on this visa?

30 or 60 days; entry: single or multiple (your choice); validity 60 days. Overstaying affects every future application, so count days from the entry stamp.

Is an interview or biometrics required for United Arab Emirates?

No. United Arab Emirates decides on the documents; there is no interview and no biometrics appointment for this route.