# United Arab Emirates visa for Indian citizens > Indian citizens apply for a United Arab Emirates visa through VFS Global. The published fee for Transit : 48 Hours is INR 1085. Processing time (Normal): 5-6 working days from the date of submission (excluding Saturday, Sunday and UAE holidays) Application locations listed include Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Cochin and Hyderabad (5 more listed below). Sources checked on October 10, 2026. Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/india/uae Sources checked on: 2026-10-10 Applies via: VFS Global VFS Global: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/are/ ## Overview VFS Global in India is 'Trusted by Emirates and the Government of Dubai' and handles Dubai visas for travellers flying Emirates; selection of visa category is based on the Emirates ticket itinerary. Applicants fill the offline visa application form and submit it with mandatory documents at a VFS visa application centre after booking an appointment. Applicants must qualify under one eligibility criterion: travel record, financial records, or invitation from an immediate family member residing in the UAE. ## Visa fees - **Transit : 48 Hours:** INR 1085 — Express: INR 3225. Inclusive of service charge and tax; valid 30 days from issue - **Transit : 96 Hours:** INR 4305 — Express: INR 6440 - **Tourist : 30 Days:** INR 7735 — Express: INR 9870; valid 58 days from issue - **Multi Entry Short Term Visa : 30 Days:** INR 12770 — valid 58 days from issue - **Tourist : 60 Days (Visit Visa):** INR 17595 — valid 58 days from issue - **Multi Entry Long Term Visa : 60 Days:** INR 22885 — valid 58 days from issue - **Cancellation charge:** INR 3465 per visa — Visa fee non-refundable under any circumstances - **In-country extension:** AED 850 each time — Tourist visas extendable by 30 days (thrice for 30-day, twice for 60-day/multi entry) at Emirates Commercial Visa Services, DXB Terminal 3 **Service fee:** Included in the published visa fees ('Visa fees inclusive of service charge and tax') ## Documents required ### All applicants - Visa Application form duly filled (offline form) - Confirmed Return/Onward Emirates ticket, applicant's name and UAE entry/exit highlighted in yellow - Coloured recent passport-size photograph, white background, 2 x 2 inches - Coloured photocopy of passport front/external cover page and bio page, valid minimum 6 months at time of travel (names with special characters such as brackets not accepted) - Confirmed hotel voucher with confirmation number, name and check-in/out dates highlighted, matching flight dates (max two hotel bookings; 31+ days for 60-day single entry) - If visiting family/friends: host's tenancy contract/Ejari or title deed (two or more bedrooms) and UAE resident card - Coloured copy of valid visa/residence proof if nationality differs from country of residence - Eligibility proof - Criteria I: travel at least once in last 3 years or valid visa for USA, UK, Schengen, EU, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Canada or Japan; Criteria II: last 2 years Form 16 or ITR with gross income above INR 2 lakhs p.a., or investments of INR 5 lakhs+ in bank/post office FDs (or in some cases USD 1000 refundable security deposit); Criteria III: invitation from immediate family member residing in UAE - Newly married couples: marriage certificate/notarised affidavit; if travelling immediately after marriage, NOC from parents with photo ID, wedding card and photograph ### Transit : 48 Hours / 96 Hours - Valid visa for the destination country travelling to from the UAE - Confirmed hotel booking ### Minors and students - Emirates cannot sponsor unaccompanied minors and students; considered only if travelling with parents ## Photo specifications - **Size:** 2 x 2 inches - **Background:** plain white shadow-free background - coloured, recent, front-facing - close-up of head and partial shoulders, face centred, neutral expression, eyes open - no hair or frames covering the face - Polaroid photos or ordinary printer prints not accepted ## Travel medical insurance Not listed among mandatory documents ## Processing time - **Normal:** 5-6 working days from the date of submission (excluding Saturday, Sunday and UAE holidays) - **Express (Transit 48/96 hours, Tourist 30 days, Tourist 60 days):** Within 48 hours from submission ## Visa categories ### Visa types (Dubai, via Emirates) - Transit : 48 Hours - Transit : 96 Hours - Tourist : 30 Days - Multi Entry Short Term Visa : 30 Days - Tourist : 60 Days - Multi Entry Long Term Visa : 60 Days ## Where to apply in India - Ahmedabad - Bengaluru - Chennai - Cochin - Hyderabad - Kolkata - Mumbai - New Delhi - Pune - Thiruvananthapuram (temporarily closed) ## How to apply from India 1. **Prepare your documents** — Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category. 2. **Book an appointment** — Book an appointment with VFS Global (see the official links below). 3. **Submit your application** — Submit at a VFS Global centre or other listed location: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Cochin, Hyderabad, Kolkata and others listed below. 4. **Pay the fees** — Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee. ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is the United Arab Emirates visa fee for Indian citizens? Transit : 48 Hours: INR 1085; Transit : 96 Hours: INR 4305; Tourist : 30 Days: INR 7735. 5 more fee rows are listed on this page. Service fee: Included in the published visa fees ('Visa fees inclusive of service charge and tax'). ### What documents are required for a United Arab Emirates visa from India? Visa Application form duly filled (offline form); Confirmed Return/Onward Emirates ticket, applicant's name and UAE entry/exit highlighted in yellow; Coloured recent passport-size photograph, white background, 2 x 2 inches; Coloured photocopy of passport front/external cover page and bio page, valid minimum 6 months at time of travel (names with special characters such as brackets not accepted); Confirmed hotel voucher with confirmation number, name and check-in/out dates highlighted, matching flight dates (max two hotel bookings; 31+ days for 60-day single entry); If visiting family/friends: host's tenancy contract/Ejari or title deed (two or more bedrooms) and UAE resident card. Plus 3 more items listed on this page. Category-specific checklists are listed for 2 visa categories. ### How long does United Arab Emirates visa processing take for Indians? Normal: 5-6 working days from the date of submission (excluding Saturday, Sunday and UAE holidays); Express (Transit 48/96 hours, Tourist 30 days, Tourist 60 days): Within 48 hours from submission. ### Where do Indian citizens apply for a United Arab Emirates visa? Applications go via VFS Global. Locations listed: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Cochin, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Pune, Thiruvananthapuram (temporarily closed). ### What photo size is required for a United Arab Emirates visa? Size: 2 x 2 inches. Background: plain white shadow-free background. ### Is travel medical insurance required for a United Arab Emirates visa? Not listed among mandatory documents ### Which United Arab Emirates visa types can Indian citizens apply for? Visa types (Dubai, via Emirates). 6 visa types are listed on this page. ## Sources - [VFS Global UAE India home](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/are/) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-10 - [VFS UAE India - Visa Types (all tabs)](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/are/visa-type) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-10 - [VFS UAE India - Visa Application Centres](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/are/attend-centre) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-10 ### Notes on sources - VFS route covers Dubai visas for Emirates passengers only; UAE government (ICP/GDRFA) and UAE Embassy New Delhi channels not fetched - Other UAE visa categories (work, residence, other airlines/emirates) not on VFS --- *Yatra For Fun Pvt Ltd — India Office, 745, Koyal Vihar, Sector 52, Gurugram, Haryana 122003. Documentation packages from INR 1,000 (dummy ticket); WhatsApp +91 95230 91018, +91 89680 48957, +91 92416 59616.*