Dubai Visa for Indians: Conditional entry visa

Complete visa requirements for Indian passport holders

Indian passport holders normally need to follow Dubai's visa rules. A separate conditional entry visa may apply if you hold qualifying foreign documents; confirm the issuing authority's route; check the exact conditions below before travel.

Visa Requirement
Visa Required

Guide updated: 27 September 2026

Special Condition

Hold qualifying foreign documents; confirm the issuing authority's route

Requirement: Conditional entry visa

For Indian ordinary-passport holders, GDRFA Dubai's 14-day terms accept a US visa/Green Card or UK/EU residence visa, with at least 6 months remaining. ICP's 14/60-day pages use broader US/UK/EU visa-or-residence wording and also list residence permits from Japan, South Korea, Australia, Canada, Singapore and New Zealand. This official-source difference is unresolved: confirm your document and arrival route before relying on a UK/EU visitor visa.

Key Information

Stay Duration
Conditional 14 days, extendable once by 14 days; ICP 60-day category is non-extendable
Processing Time
GDRFA publishes 48 hours and ICP 2 days for these online services; these are estimates, not airport processing promises
Visa Fee
ICP conditional visas: AED 100 issuance + AED 100 smart services (14 days), or AED 250 + AED 100 (60 days). Dubai/channel charges differ; confirm the total
Popular With
Tourists

Key Requirements

  • Indian ordinary passport valid for at least 6 months
  • For conditional entry, carry the foreign visa/residence document accepted for your specific route
  • Standard Dubai tourist visas require an onward or departure ticket and medical insurance valid in the UAE

Step-by-Step Application Process

  1. 1

    Confirm the applicable conditional-entry category with GDRFA Dubai or ICP; their eligibility wording differs

  2. 2

    For an online conditional visa, submit the application, passport, photo and qualifying document, pay the applicable fees and obtain approval

  3. 3

    For a standard Dubai tourist visa, use an accredited tourism office; GDRFA's single-entry service offers 30 or 60 days

Documents Required

  • Passport copy and personal photograph
  • Conditional route: copy of the accepted foreign visa/residence document
  • Standard Dubai tourist route: onward/departure ticket and UAE-valid medical insurance
  • Provide any additional documents requested for your application; the route's checklist controls

Pro Tips

  • Check both the last date for entry and the permitted stay on your issued visa
  • Ask for a fee breakdown for your route rather than treating an issuance fee as the full price
  • Confirm unresolved foreign-document eligibility before booking around an arrival-visa assumption

Important Notes

  • • ICP's conditional permits have a 30-day window to enter; the 14- or 60-day stay starts on entry
  • • The conditional 14-day route permits one same-length extension; the conditional 60-day route does not
  • • Extension prices are channel-specific: ICP lists AED 250 for the 14-day extension plus application charges; GDRFA publishes AED 600 plus VAT and possible additional charges. Obtain your issuing authority's quote
  • • Standard Dubai tourist-visa insurance is required, not merely recommended. The cited service does not specify a minimum coverage amount

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Official Sources

Primary official sourceICP conditional 14-day visaICP conditional 60-day visaICP extension conditions and feesGDRFA arrival-visa extensionGDRFA single-entry tourist visaICP visa document guidance

Best Time to Apply

Confirm eligibility before travel; allow time for approval and use the entry window on the issued permit

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Disclaimer: Visa requirements can change. Always verify with official government sources before making travel plans. VisaHacks provides information for reference only.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Indians get Dubai visa on arrival?
GDRFA lists a conditional 14-day arrival route. Its US visa/Green Card and UK/EU residence-visa terms require 6 months of validity, alongside a 6-month passport. ICP publishes different wording for UK/EU visas; confirm your exact document and entry route with the authority.
How much does Dubai visa cost for Indians?
There is no universal arrival-visa total. The issuing authority, duration, application channel and additional charges matter; check the linked official fee schedules before paying.
How long can Indians stay in Dubai?
It depends on the issued category: conditional 14 days with one possible 14-day extension, conditional 60 days without extension, or a standard Dubai tourist visa for 30 or 60 days.
Is insurance compulsory for a Dubai tourist visa?
GDRFA's standard tourist service requires medical insurance valid in the UAE. It does not publish a minimum coverage amount on that service page; confirm the policy requirements with your sponsor.

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