A complete guide on Dubai Tourist Visa for Indian Passport Holder

Dubai is a glamorous and fascinating city. Boasting of extravagant architecture, ports, beaches and more. To explore this cosmopolitan city is your visa.   

The most important thing is to select the visa as per your requirement and later apply for the same.  To avoid any discrepancies, start your planning at least a month or two in advance with all relevant documents.  

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 ▪️ Dubai Tourist Visa

▪️ List of Documents Required

 ▪️ Basic Process To Obtain Visa

Dubai Tourists of Visa

There are four major types Visas available i.e. Transit Visa, Travel Visa, Project Visa, Student Visa, Research Visa, Business Visa and Employment Visa etc. Today, we will focus on different types and formats of Dubai Travel Visa 

Types of Tourist Visas

There are different types of Visa available for tourism purposes, select the best suited your need. 

Types of Visas	Description	Duration	Entry Validity
Transit Visa	Travelers passing through Dubai (Layovers)	48 / 96 hours Non-Extendable	Single Entry 30 days
Single Entry Tourist Visa	Visiting for tourism and leisure purposes such as tourism activities, family functions, special events etc.	14 days Non-Extendable	Single Entry 58 days
30 / 90 days Extendable	Single Entry 58 / 90 days
Multiple Entry Tourist Visa	Travellers can make multiple entries - exit to/from Dubai within the time specified	30 / 90 / 180 days Extendable	Multiple Entry 58 / 90 days
14 days visas is temporarily suspended by UAE Immigration, so by default you will have to apply for 30 days visas  Citizens of India, Bangladesh, Srilanka and Pakistan  require flight boarding approval known as OK-To-Board for Dubai Visa. It is a part of the verification process, mostly required to minimize the fake visa issue.  It can be acquired either online or offline.

Click on Guide on Tourists Visa for detailed guide on  types and cost of UAE-Dubai Tourists Visa

Different  Visas Formats

There are different form to obtain the visas

1. Electronic Visas (e-visa) are obtained by applying online. 

2. Visa Stamp is a traditional method of stamps on travellers' passports.

3. Visa Sticker, some countries put stickers on passports  instead  of stamps.

4. Visa Document,  some countries issue visas as separate documents which need to be presented with a passport.

 

List of Essential Documents Required

Passport 

▪️Coloured copy of passport with minimum two pages blank  

▪️6 months validity from the arrival date.

For  online application upload scanned copies should be colored, black and white copies susceptible for rejection.

Itinerary  

▪️Basic Itinerary - Travel Dates and Duration.  

▪️Copy of confirmed return flight tickets 

▪️Hotel reservation for your stay in Dubai.

Application form 

▪️Copy of  duly filled and signed Visa application form 

▪️Cover letter mentioning the purpose and duration of visit.

The information provided should be accurate, for any discrepancies could result in delays.

Photograph  

▪️2 colour photographs (dimension - 4.3 cms X 5.5 cms)

▪️White background with matte finish (not older than 6 months)

Financial data 

▪️Original as well as scanned copy of IT returns, 

▪️Photocopy of PAN Card, 

▪️Six months bank statement with investment of 3 lac or more 

▪️Copy of travel Insurance

 

Basic Procedure to obtain Visa

There are 3 main ways to obtain Dubai visa 

▪️ Online Visa 

▪️ Offline Process

▪️ Visa-on-Arrival

Online Application Process

Applying for an online visa is trending these days among travellers. It is a quick and easy method to obtain a Visa.

The online visa can be applied through - 

▪️OTA (Online Travel Agency) 

▪️Emirates website.

Online Dubai Tourist Visa Application Process

1. Choose the visa suitable for your requirement.

2. Apply for an online visa by filling the form. 

3. Pay online via secure payment gateway

(Payment can only be made with a Visa / MasterCard credit or debit card only.)

4. Upload your documents

5. Receive your Dubai Tourist Visa via Email

Track your Visa Application Status online 

To access the service you will need 

- Passport expiry date

- Reference Number present on the invoice/receipt issued by the Visa Application Centre.

Click : Visa Application Status

Offline Dubai Tourist Visa Application Process

1. Download the application form from www.vfsglobal.com

2. Submit the form with all the required documents

3. Book an appointment and as per scheduled, visit the nearest visa application centre of VFS Global to apply for the visa.

The offline application is usually a longer process, so it is advisable to apply in advance.

Visa-on-arrival is available for Indian Passport holders with USA Visa / Schengen Visa / USA Green card  holder or flight booked through any of the UAE airlines.

Read about the UAE visa process requirements .

Important Links 

UAE Entry Online Form : Online Visa Form

Offline Visa Application Form

- www.vfsglobal.com

- Dubai Visa Application Form
Visa Process and Interview Questions : Visa Process
Types and Cost for Tourists Visa: Guide on Tourists Visa

 Additional Information

◾ Females below the age of 18 are not eligible to apply for this type of visa unless they are travelling with their parents

▪️Children under the age of 18 years who are accompanying adults, can get a free visa for their visit from 15 July to 15 September each year.