Do I Need a Visa for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from India?

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Visa Required
Yes, you need a United Arab Emirates visa to visit Abu Dhabi — but holders of certain visas may get easier entry.

For Indian passport holders · Check the linked sources and entry conditions before travel

Visa Details

Indian ordinary-passport holders need a UAE entry visa unless eligible for a conditional route. GDRFA Dubai's 14-day terms accept a US visa or Green Card, or UK/EU residence visa, with at least six months remaining; the passport also needs six months. ICP's 14/60-day services use broader US/UK/EU visa-or-residence wording and additionally list residence permits from Japan, South Korea, Australia, Canada, Singapore and New Zealand. Confirm your exact foreign document, issuing authority and arrival route before travel: the UK/EU visitor-visa wording is not reconciled. ICP's 60-day category is non-extendable; its 14-day category allows one same-length extension. Fees depend on category and channel.

Already Have Another Visa?

Holding certain visas can make entry to United Arab Emirates easier for Indians:

With a US visa → visa on arrival

Transit Through United Arab Emirates

Transit conditions need confirmation. Check the airport, documents and connection conditions below before booking.

Published transit route: Airside connection only

Must stay in the airport transit area.

  • •Remain in the international transit area
  • •Confirm baggage and terminal transfers with the airline

Extended transit with valid visas:

US visa: up to 14 days (can leave airport) — Separate paid visa-on-arrival route, subject to immigration approval; check the current service fee. Dubai government guidance specifically lists US visit visas.

Leaving the airport requires entry permission. A 48-hour or 96-hour transit visa must be approved before entry, normally through a UAE-based airline; it is single-entry and cannot be extended. Airside transfer arrangements must be confirmed with the airline.

Sources and references

https://icp.gov.ae/en/services-details/?serviceid=68e3532c5ae59b0011738404https://icp.gov.ae/en/services-details/?serviceid=68f5bcdb8c587a0011cb16d5https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/residence-visas/transit-visahttps://icp.gov.ae/en/media-center/icp-expands-eligibility-for-uae-entry-visa-for-nationals-of-certain-countries/https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/727c91b1-52eb-11ea-0320-0050569629e8https://www.mofa.gov.ae/en/missions/new-delhi/services/visashttps://www.dubai.ae/visit/planning/do-you-need-a-visa

Quick Summary

Visa Status
📋Visa Required
Conditional Entry
Yes — 1 visa offer easier access
Transit
Transit conditions need confirmation

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Full United Arab Emirates Visa Info

This page shows visa requirements for visiting Abu Dhabi. For complete United Arab Emirates visa details including transit rules and all conditions, see the country page.

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