Under this policy, eligible Indian travellers will be granted a visa for 14 days on arrival in the UAE, which can be extended up to 60 days if required.
Visa-on-Arrival: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made an important announcement for Indian travelers. Now Indian citizens who have a valid residence permit or visa of the United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK) or any European Union (EU) country will get visa-on-arrival facility in UAE. Under this policy, eligible Indian travelers will be given a visa for 14 days on arrival in UAE, which can be extended to 60 days if required. This move is aimed at further strengthening the growing cooperation and business relations between India and UAE.
Highlights of UAE policy
Visa-on-Arrival: Indian passport holders will be granted visa for 14 days on arrival in UAE.
Eligibility: Indian travellers must have the following documents to get visa-on-arrival:
Green card, residence permit or valid visa of the United States.
Valid residence permit or visa of any country in the European Union or the United Kingdom.
The passport must be valid for at least six months.
Visa extension: If travellers wish to stay in the UAE for a longer period, the visa can be extended for up to 60 days, but for this, a prescribed fee has to be paid.
Impact of this change
This policy is especially helpful for Indian nationals who wish to travel to the UAE for business, tourism or personal reasons. There are already more than 35 lakh Indians living in the UAE, and this new policy is expected to increase travel and business opportunities.
Update regarding Visa-on-arrival facility for Indian citizens travelling to the UAE pic.twitter.com/aFrqnX8jTx
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Important information for travellers
This policy will be applicable at all entry points (airports and ports) of the UAE.
This facility was earlier available only to Indian nationals who had residence permits of these countries, but now it is open to any valid visa holder.
This Visa-on-Arrival policy is a significant step towards making travel easier and smoother for Indian travellers. Considering the strong trade and cultural ties between India and the UAE, this policy will further strengthen the ties between the two countries.
