Quick answer: If you hold an Indian passport and also a valid US visa, US Green Card, UK residence permit or EU residence permit, you can usually get a UAE visa on arrival. Your passport and your US/UK/EU document must normally have at least 6 months validity. Options are a 14-day visa for AED 100 (extendable once for 14 more days for AED 250) or a 60-day single-entry visa for AED 250 (non-extendable). Rules and fees are set by UAE authorities and can change, so check before you fly.
Who qualifies?
- Indian passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival.
- One of: a valid US visa or US Green Card, a UK residence permit, or an EU residence permit, normally valid for at least 6 months.
- Airlines may also ask for a return ticket and hotel booking.
Visa on arrival fees
| Option | Fee | Extension |
|---|---|---|
| 14-day visa (conditional) | AED 100 | Once, +14 days for AED 250 |
| 60-day visa (conditional, single entry) | AED 250 | Not extendable |
Fees are paid to UAE authorities and may change. EEC Travels does not issue visas.
Which should I choose?
Staying up to 4 weeks with flexible plans? Take the 14-day visa (AED 100) and extend if needed. Staying longer than 28 days? Take the 60-day visa (AED 250), because it cannot be extended.
3 mistakes that get travellers denied boarding
- Validity under 6 months. If your passport or US/UK/EU document expires soon, the airline may refuse you at check-in.
- Visa in an old passport. If your US visa is in an expired passport, carry both the old and new passports.
- Wrong document type. Not every visa or permit counts. If you are unsure, ask us before booking your ticket.
When to get a pre-arranged UAE tourist visa instead
- Your US/UK/EU document has less than 6 months left.
- Family members travelling with you do not hold a qualifying visa.
- You want a confirmed visa before you fly instead of relying on the airport.
We arrange UAE 30 and 60-day tourist visas through official sponsors. EEC Travels does not issue visas; UAE authorities do.
How EEC Travels can help
- Free eligibility check on WhatsApp — send your passport and US/UK/EU document.
- UAE visas for Indian nationals and family members.
- Flight reservation for AED 80 — for embassy documentation only, not valid for travel.
- Dubai stopover tours with airport pickup and return.
FAQs
Can my wife or child get visa on arrival with me?
Only if they also hold their own qualifying US, UK or EU document. Otherwise they need a pre-arranged UAE visa.
Does a Schengen tourist visa count?
Rules for visit visas and residence permits differ and can change. Message us your document before you travel and we will confirm.
Not sure you qualify? Message us on WhatsApp +971 52 995 1878.