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Dubai Visa FAQs

• add remove Do I need Tourist visa for Dubai from India?

  Yes, all Indian passport holders require a visa to visit Dubai. A Dubai tourist visa for is most appropriate for Indians travelling to the UAE for recreational purposes such as holidaying, sightseeing, or even short family visits. The type of Dubai visa for Indians will depend on several factors such as nationality, purpose of your planned visit and duration. Indian passport holders travelling to UAE for tourist purposes can apply for Dubai visa online. Once your tourist visa for Dubai from India is approved, you will receive the approved visa copy via email.

• add remove Can I get Dubai Visa on Arrival?

  Yes, Citizens of few countries do not require advance visa arrangements to enter the UAE and can obtain a Dubai visa on arrival. Indian nationals holding a normal passport and a valid Visa, or a Green Card issued by the USA, or UK or EU Residency, can obtain a Dubai Tourist visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days. The US Visa, the Green Card, the UK Resident Permit and the EU Resident Permit must be valid for at least six months from the date of arrival into the UAE. The Dubai visa on arrival will be valid for 14 days, extendable for a similar period one time only. The validity of the passport must be not less than six months and the fee for an entry permit will be Dirham 100 (Rs 1,750).

• add remove How do I get a Dubai Visa for Indians?

  If you plan to visit Dubai for a short period, you can obtain a Dubai tourist visa online in the form of ETA – Electronic Travel Authorization. Applicants can apply for Dubai Visa online with proper scanned copies of the documents from the comfort of their homes. On successful completion, Dubai Tourist Visa will be provided through an email in PDF or JPG format. Akbar Travels processes Dubai visa for Indians in as little as 24 hours.

• add remove What are the Dubai Visa requirements for Indians?

  The following documents are required to avail your Dubai Tourist Visa online:

  • Scanned colour copy of your passport
  • Scanned coloured photograph with white background
  • Scanned colour copy of your pan card
• add remove What is the eligibility criteria for getting a Tourist Visa for Dubai from India?

  To enable the authorities to process your application, you must clearly state:

  • why are you visiting Dubai
  • how long you intend to stay in Dubai
  • how will you support yourself during your time in Dubai
  • what is the purpose of your visit to Dubai
  • type of passport you hold and for how long it is valid
  • where do you intend to travel following your visit to Dubai
  • if you have a permit to enter the country you intend to travel to after your stay in Dubai
• add remove What is the Dubai Visa price?

  Dubai Visa Price for Indian Citizens:

  Type of Dubai Visa	Dubai Visa Fees
  48 Hours Dubai Transit Visa	₹ 1,999
  96 Hours Dubai Transit Visa	₹ 2,999
  14 Days Dubai Tourist Visa	₹ 6,999
  Express 14 Days Tourist Visa	₹ 7,999
  30 Days Dubai Tourist Visa	₹ 7,199
  Express 30 Days Dubai Tourist Visa	₹ 8,199
  30 Days Dubai Tourist Visa	₹ 24,999
  90 Days Dubai Tourist Visa	₹ 18,999

• add remove How to apply for Dubai Visa online?

  Dubai visa for Indians can be acquired in a breeze with the convenience of online Dubai Visa application processes.

  How to apply for Dubai Visa Online

  1. Choose the preferred type of Dubai Visa based on your travel type
  2. Make payment online
  3. Submit documents online on our portal
  4. Receive your Dubai Visa once approved
• add remove What are the Dubai visa photo size requirements?

  The Dubai Tourist visa photo must meet the requirements described below. If not, the application will be delayed until you provide correct photos.

  • Photo must be 45 mm X 35 mm in size
  • The face should cover 70-80% of the photo
  • In colour. White and black photo won’t be accepted
  • Taken against a plain white background
  • Taken within the last 3 months
  • Your head should face the camera directly. It should not be tilted or turned, even slightly
  • The head must be centred in the image. You must look directly at the camera and show your full face
  • Do not wear sunglasses or tinted/coloured glasses. If you normally wear glasses, your eyes must be clearly visible in the photo

  You will need to email/whatsapp us the scanned copy of your digital size photograph in JPEG format

• add remove Do I need Dubai Visa if I have a valid US Visa?

  Indian nationals holding a valid US Visa, or a Green Card will get a two-week Dubai visa on arrival in the country.

• add remove How much does Dubai Visa on arrival cost?

  The Dubai Visa on arrival is valid for a maximum stay of 14 days and costs AED 100. You can extend the duration of your stay by an additional 14 days once only, by paying a renewal fee of AED 250.

• add remove How many days prior to the date of travel can I apply for a Dubai Tourist Visa?

  You can apply for your Dubai Tourist Visa a maximum 2 months prior to the date of travel.

• add remove What are the advantages of applying for a Tourist Visa for Dubai from India online?
  • Dubai Visa for Indians can be applied online from anywhere, anytime
  • Minimum document requirement
  • Convenient and cost effective i.e. lowest Dubai visa cost
  • Swift processing-subject to qualifying the eligibility criteria and meeting the documents requirement, your visa can be processed within 48 hours
  • No hotel booking is required, you may stay at a place of your choice
  • Electronic visa can be sent anywhere in the world through Email.
• add remove What is the Dubai Visa processing time?

  The normal Dubai Visa online processing time is up to 5 working days. With our express visa service, you can get your Dubai visa online in just 48 hours.

• add remove Is the Dubai visa for Indians a single entry or valid for multiple entries?

  The Dubai Visa for Indians is generally issued for a single entry, which should be used within 58 days from the date of issuance. However, depending on your purpose of visit and duration of trip you can also apply for a Multiple entry visa. The final decision to grant the entry type will depend upon the Dubai Immigration.

• add remove What is the relationship between the validity of a Dubai Visa, number of entries and duration of stay?
  • Validity of a Dubai Tourist Visa refers to the period within which the visa holder is allowed to enter Dubai.
  • The number of entries refers to the number of times the visa holder is permitted to enter Dubai within the visa’s validity.
  • Duration of stay refers to the longest period the visa holder is allowed to stay in Dubai on each visit, and this is counted from the day following entry into Dubai.
  • When all the permitted entries are used up, the Dubai visa for Indians will no longer be valid. Even if there are unused entries, the visa will no longer be valid if the validity has already expired. In either case, the visa holder should apply for a new visa if another visit to Dubai is planned.
  • The holder of a tourist visa for Dubai from India is eligible to enter Dubai at any time prior to the expiry of its validity provided that permitted entries on the visa have not been used up; the holder’s planned duration of stay in Dubai must not exceed the duration stated on the visa.
• add remove How will I receive the Dubai Tourist Visa?

  The Tourist visa for Dubai from India is an electronic visa and is issued via email. You must print a copy and carry it along with your passport. We recommend you carry a copy of your Dubai Tourist Visa at all times during your trip.

• add remove Is the Dubai Visa price inclusive of all charges?

  The Dubai Visa price is exclusive of all taxes and is subject to change as per the Embassy’s notification.

• add remove Is my Dubai Visa valid for the whole of UAE?

  Yes. Dubai Tourist Visas are valid for the whole of UAE. You can enter and exit from all airports of UAE.

• add remove Can I extend the Dubai Visa once it expires?

  No. All Dubai Visas are NOT extendable & you must exit the country before the visa expiry. Dubai Visas for Indians are issued with a validity of 58 days.

• add remove What happens If I overstay the Dubai Tourist Visa?

  You will be liable to pay a heavy penalty for overstaying the Dubai Tourist visa.

• add remove What is OK to Board (OTB)?

  Ok to Board is a verification procedure undertaken by the airline to check the authenticity of your Dubai visa. OTB is a message entered in the airline’s reservation system against your PNR number. It means that your paper-based visa (one that is not stamped in the passport) has been inspected and validated, and that airline check-in staff can issue you a boarding pass and allow you to board the flight.

• add remove Why is OK to Board required?

  Typically, if an airline lets a passenger without a valid Dubai visa and OTB to board a flight, they will be fined by the authorities in UAE, and will also be made to bear the cost of repatriating the offender. To combat this, airline check-in staff ensures that the passenger has a valid passport and Dubai visa prior to issuing a boarding pass.

• add remove Is Ok to Board mandatory?

  Due to an increase in fake visas to the UAE, many Indian passengers were deported back to India in the past. To minimize the fake visa issues, airlines flying to the UAE re-check the applicant’s Dubai visa and the return airline ticket before the departure to the UAE.

• add remove What happens if the OTB status is not updated?

  The Airline will not allow you to board the flight. You may also not get any refund for your flight ticket.

• add remove Why was my Dubai Visa rejected?

  Yes. Like other country visas, your tourist visa for Dubai from India can be rejected for a number of reasons. The most common Dubai visa rejections are:
  Errors in the Dubai Visa Application
  Blurred Photograph
  Criminal Record (past or current)
  Prior Employment Visa
  Previous Dubai Visa unused
  Profession in the Passport
  Single Lady Traveller

• add remove How can I avoid a Dubai Visa Rejection?

  There may be other factors that could result in a Dubai visa refusal, but many fall within the parameters of the above mentioned. If you want to have any hope of getting that refusal overturned, or a second application approved, here are some of the things that you can do to avoid rejection:

  • Make sure your passport has at least 6 months validity while applying for Dubai visa online.
  • Ensure that all the fields are filled correctly. Avoid any kind of factual or spelling mistakes.
  • Dubai visa photo size should be as per the Dubai Immigration requirement.
  • All the documents that you submit should be valid.
  • Make sure that your previous visa is not valid before applying for a new Dubai visa.

  The final decision about approval and rejection of your Dubai tourist visa rests with the Dubai Immigration. If you are unsure about the Dubai visa online application process, it would be best to rely on a travel agent to do the needful. They are professionals who have the right training and knowledge to guide you correctly.

• add remove What are the different types of Dubai Visas for Indians?

  We provide different types of Dubai Visa services including Transit, Tourist & Visit Visas. These Visas allow an applicant to stay in Dubai for 96 hours, 14, 30 & 90 days respectively. The purpose of your visit and duration of stay will determine the type of Dubai Visa you need to apply for. For more Dubai Visa information, you should consider contacting our Visa Experts who will guide you through the complete process.

• add remove Do I have to submit my passport for stamping of the Dubai visa?

  No, there is no need to submit physical documents for Dubai visa online processing. You must share the documents with us via WhatsApp or Email. The Dubai visa for Indians is an electronic visa and issued over email. There is no stamp affixed on your passport.

• add remove Which are the non-working days of the Dubai Embassy / Immigration department in UAE?

  Friday, Saturday and National Holidays of UAE are considered holidays and Dubai visas for Indians won’t be processed on these days. Applicants are requested to apply for their respective Dubai visa online accordingly.

• add remove Can I get the best Dubai Visa offers and discounts?

  Yes. Save money, time and energy with our attractive discounts, offers and deals on Dubai visas for Indians. Apply for Dubai visa online.

• add remove Do I need to purchase a Travel Insurance?

  Applicants are strongly advised to purchase a Travel Insurance to secure their trip in the event of unexpected events such as medical emergencies, flight cancellations, baggage delay or loss etc. Though having a travel insurance is not a part of your Dubai visa requirements, we recommend getting a travel insurance for a stress free vacation.

• add remove What is the easiest way to get a Tourist Visa for Dubai from India ?

  Contact our Visa Experts and apply for your Dubai visa online instantly with minimum documents and lowest Dubai visa price. No need to visit our office, no need to submit physical documents and no need to deal with the Embassy. We do it all for you.

• add remove Are you still having doubts about the Dubai Visa online process?

  Please feel free to contact us for all your Dubai Visa worries. We have you covered across India with presence in all the major cities like Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Lucknow and many more.

• add remove When can I submit my visa application?

  It is advisable to apply for your Dubai visa online atleast 30 days prior to the intended arrival into Dubai so that the visa validity will be sufficient for the visit. In the event, you plan a Dubai trip last minute, you can apply for our Super Express visa service wherein, you will get the Dubai visa within 48 hours.

• add remove Is the Dubai Visit Visa price the same as Dubai Tourist Visa price?

  Yes. The price of Dubai Visit Visa and Dubai Tourist Visa is the same.

• add remove Is Dubai Visa a Single Entry Visa or a Multiple Entry Visa?

  Dubai Visa for Indians is a single and multiple entry visa. The entry type will depend upon the purpose of visit. In the case of a multiple entry visa, within the issued validity period, you can travel to Dubai multiple times and you don’t need to reapply again to get a Dubai tourist visa.

• add remove What is the difference between Single and Multiple Entry Visa?

  With a Single Entry Visa, you are allowed to enter Dubai only once. With a multiple entry visa, there is no limit on the number of times you can enter Dubai as long as it is within the validity period.

• add remove How long can I stay in Dubai using the Dubai eVisa?

  The tourist visa for Dubai from India validity will depend upon the type of visa. With the popular Dubai tourist visa, one can stay for up to 30 days from the date of entry in Dubai.

• add remove Can I extend my Dubai visa once I am in Dubai?

  Yes. Extension of Dubai visa is possible!

• add remove How can I extend my Dubai Tourist Visa?

  If you wish to extend your tourist visa for Dubai from India, you must contact the travel agent from where you processed your visa. The visa cannot be extended by another agent in Dubai.

• add remove How can I apply for a tourist visa for Dubai from India?

  Tourist visa for Dubai from India can be applied online. Applicants will be required to submit the documents online.

• add remove Do I need to print out my Dubai Visa?

  Yes, you need to print out your Dubai eVisa and carry it along with your passport and other travel documents. The Dubai visa price for Indians in stated above.

• add remove Do I need a visa if I just want to transit in Dubai?

  Generally, individuals travelling onward from Dubai to a third country and who do not intend to leave the airport, do not require a Dubai transit visa. They can remain within the Dubai airport until time for flight departure. The UAE Immigration issues special transit visas for individuals who wish to leave the Dubai airport and explore the Emirate for a short period.

  Please note: With reference to transit visa for Dubai, travellers are strongly advised to check with the relevant airlines before e mbarking on their journeys.

• add remove What are the types of Dubai Transit Visas?

  There are two types of Dubai transit visas; 48 hours Transit Visa (stay period up to 2 days) and 96 hours Transit Visa (stay up to 4 days).

• add remove Does Dubai Visa for Indians guarantee the visa holder entry to Dubai?

  No. Dubai visa for Indians only provides pre-permission which does not guarantee an entry into Dubai. Other requirements need to be fulfilled as well such as:

  • Valid Passport with validity of atleast 6 months.
  • Confirmed return Flight tickets.
  • A completed Disembarkation/Embarkation Card.
  • Any other document as requested by the Immigration officials.
• add remove How will I know the status of my Dubai visa application?

  Our Dubai visa Experts will keep you updated with the progress of your Dubai visa application. Once the visa is processed, they will mail you the Dubai visa copy on your registered email id.

• add remove I want to cancel my Dubai visa application. How do I do that?

  Once your Dubai visa application has been submitted, you cannot withdraw or cancel the application nor can the Dubai visa fee be refunded.

• add remove Is it possible to get a refund of my Dubai Visa processing fee?

  The Dubai e-Visa processing fee as well as the service fee are non-refundable regardless of the results of your visa application. Even if you withdraw your application after submission, the fee cannot be refunded too.