Indians Can Now Travel Visa-on-Arrival to UAE With Valid US, UK, or EU Visas

A new policy allows Indian visitors holding tourist visas in the US, UK, and EU countries to get a visa on arrival into the UAE.

Key Highlights

• The UAE has relaxed the visa procedures for Indians.
• Indians with tourist visas of the UK/EU are eligible for getting a visa on arrival.
• Indian visitors with other passports should apply for an e-visa.

Indians are traveling abroad more than ever, and 32% of people have visited a country twice or more times in the last year. The favorites for such travelers comprise destinations like the UAE, Thailand, and the USA. The new visa policy of the UAE makes it a popular destination for Indian tourists.

New Policy Features

The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, in cooperation with Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has announced on Thursday that more Indians will qualify for visas on arrival in the UAE.

The visa on arrival is also provided to the Indian citizens who carry tourist visas issued for the UK or EU; this facility is an extension of the earlier practice whereby only persons with US tourist or residence visas, alongside those having residency in the UK and EU were allowed.

• Though the e-visa facility will continue to be available for other Indian passport holders.
• Eligible Indians can now obtain a 60-day visa at 250 Dirhams, or about ₹5,700. 
• This could make the UAE stopovers a little easier for Indians on the way to the UK or US.