UAE Visa for Indians: Conditional entry visa

Complete visa requirements for Indian passport holders

Indian passport holders normally need to follow UAE's visa rules. A separate conditional entry visa may apply if you hold a valid us visa or green card, or a qualifying foreign residence permit; check the exact conditions below before travel.

Visa Requirement
Visa Required

Last verified against official sources: 10 August 2026

Special Condition

Hold a valid US visa or Green Card, or a qualifying foreign residence permit

Requirement: Conditional entry visa

US visas/Green Cards support the 14-day arrival route. UK/EU and the other listed countries qualify through residence permits, not visitor visas.

Key Information

Stay Duration
14 days (extendable to 28 days)
Processing Time
Immediate on arrival (if eligible) or 3-5 days for pre-applied
Visa Fee
AED 100 (~₹2,250) for visa on arrival
Popular With
Tourists and business travelers

Key Requirements

  • Passport valid 6+ months
  • Valid US visa/Green Card or qualifying residence permit for the selected route
  • Return flight ticket
  • Hotel booking

Step-by-Step Application Process

  1. 1

    Confirm whether the US visa/Green Card arrival route or a residence-permit entry-visa category applies

  2. 2

    Apply in advance when the residence-permit or standard tourist-visa route applies

  3. 3

    Travel only after any required approval

Documents Required

  • Passport with 6+ months validity
  • Valid US visa/Green Card or qualifying foreign residence permit
  • Return flight ticket
  • Hotel booking confirmation
  • Travel insurance (recommended)

Pro Tips

  • If you have US tourist visa, you get visa on arrival — saves time
  • Dubai visa covers Abu Dhabi and all other emirates
  • Keep printouts of hotel booking and return tickets ready

Important Notes

  • • Extension available for 14 more days at AED 250
  • • US Green Card holders also eligible
  • • Visa on arrival covers all 7 emirates

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Best Time to Apply

At arrival if eligible; otherwise 1-2 weeks before

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