Embassy
Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, New Delhi
New Delhi
12 Chandergupta Marg, Chanakyapuri
India visa requirements for Emirati citizens
Emirati citizens get a visa on arrival in India, for up to 30 days.
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Visa on arrival
An airport visa for Japanese, South Korean and eligible Emirati visitors.
- Visa
- On arrival
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for Emirati citizens in India
- e-Visa holders must arrive via 32 designated airports or 5 designated seaports.
- An Indian e-Tourist Visa may only be obtained twice within 1 calendar year.
- Foreigners of Pakistani origin or who hold a Pakistani Passport are not eligible for an e-Visa.
- Foreigners who are not Pakistani nationals, but whose parents or grandparents (either paternal or maternal) were born in, or were permanent residents in Pakistan, are also not eligible for an e-Visa.
- Visa on arrival is applicable to UAE citizens if they had earlier obtained e-Visa or regular/paper visa for India.
What to do
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo.
Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
Queue at the visa-on-arrival desk before immigration in India.
Ways into India
Visas and visa-free routes for holidays and short visits.
eVisa For your passport30-day tourist eVisaAn online visa for eligible visitors taking holidays or visiting friends and family.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Valid for
- 30 days
- Fee
- Price varies; plus 3% bank charge
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Check your nationality, visa choice and arrival point.
- Apply 4–120 days before travel.
- Upload your passport page and photo.
- Pay the fee and wait for approval.
- Print your approval and carry it when travelling.
Documents required
- Passport valid 180 days when applying
- Passport with 2 blank pages
- Passport photo page
- Recent face photo, light background
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of enough money
- Fingerprints
- First arrival must fall within the dates on your approval.
- Entry rules conflict; follow your approval and confirm your arrival point.
eVisa For your passportLonger tourist eVisaAn online visa for eligible tourists planning repeat visits.
- Fee
- Price varies; plus 3% bank charge
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Check which visa lengths your nationality can choose.
- Choose the 365-day or 1825-day visa online.
- Upload your passport page and photo.
- Pay and wait for approval before travel.
- Print your approval and carry it when travelling.
Documents required
- Passport valid 180 days when applying
- Passport with 2 blank pages
- Passport photo page
- Recent face photo
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of enough money
- Fingerprints
- Validity starts at approval; it does not set your allowed stay.
- Sri Lankan applicants should check whether the 1825-day choice is available.
Visa on arrival For your passportAirport visa on arrivalAn airport visa for Japanese, South Korean and eligible Emirati visitors.
- Stay
- 60 days
- Entries
- Double
How to apply
- Check your nationality, visit purpose and arrival airport.
- Check the form's family, job and residence rules.
- Complete the form in English capital letters.
- Show your passport and form at the airport.
Documents required
- Passport
- Completed arrival visa form
- Previous Indian visa details for Emiratis
- Use Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru or Hyderabad airports.
- Allowed purposes are tourism, business, conferences or medical treatment; check all form restrictions.
Visa requiredEmbassy tourist visaA tourist visa you get through the Indian embassy or consulate handling your application.
- Fee
- Price depends on your application
How to apply
- Fill in the regular visa form online.
- Print and sign the form.
- Submit your passport, documents and fee as instructed.
- Collect your passport and visa.
Documents required
- Passport
- Printed and signed application
- Documents your embassy requests
- Follow the stay and validity limits printed on your visa.
Sources (34)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Bureau of Immigration: authorised Indian visa and entry portal
- Official e-Visa portal, eligibility, documents, questions and border lists
- Official regular visa application process
- Official regular visa fee guidance
- Official e-Tourist Visa fee schedule
- Official non-tourist e-Visa fee schedule
- Official visa-on-arrival application
- Ministry of Home Affairs: Foreigners-I Division and immigration legislation
- Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) Order, 2025
- Ministry of Home Affairs annual report: e-Visas and visa on arrival
- Ministry of External Affairs: visa services and registration guidance; search-accessible text, direct page returned an access error
- Embassy of India, Washington: applying for Indian visas
- Embassy of India, Washington: e-Visa guidance
- Consulate General of India, Edinburgh: UK visa application arrangements
- Edinburgh consulate: transit visa
- Edinburgh consulate: Ayush treatment visas
- Edinburgh consulate: India–UK Young Professionals Scheme
- Embassy of India, Prague: transit rules 2026
- High Commission of India, Malé: visa-free tourism conditions; search-accessible text
- San Francisco consulate: visa categories
- San Francisco consulate: tourist visa
- San Francisco consulate: transit visa
- San Francisco consulate: business visa
- San Francisco consulate: study, research and internship visas
- San Francisco consulate: employment visa
- San Francisco consulate: entry visa
- San Francisco consulate: medical and attendant visas
- San Francisco consulate: Overseas Citizenship of India
- San Francisco consulate: conference visa
- San Francisco consulate: journalist visas
- San Francisco consulate: film visas
- Ministry of Tourism: visa-on-arrival scheme
- Akashvani: government announcement of November 2026 exemption amendments
- Akashvani: government announcement of 2026 registration rule changes
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Consulate general
Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates, Kerala
Kerala
Near Fort Police Station, Survey No. 16/1,17 Muttathara Village, Manacaud, Thiruvananthapuram 695009
Consulate general
Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates, Mumbai
Mumbai
Bungalow No.7, Jolly Maker Apartments-1, OPP Worls Trade Center, Cuffe Parade, Colaba, Mumbai-400005
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Kerala Tea Hills and BackwatersFort KochiMunnarKumarakomFrom, per person~US$830
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Coming from United Arab Emirates
- Plugs C D MAdapter needed
- MoneyINR ₹
- Time+1h 30m
- DrivingOn the leftLook right first
- LanguageEnglish
- Emergency112 police
Planning your India trip
- Kashmir ValleyThe valley is one of India's natural highlights, with Himalayan scenery around Dal Lake in Srinagar.
- RajasthanThe landscape becomes desert in the west, offering a very different setting from India's coasts and mountains.
- Goa's coastGoa is known for its rugged coast and has beach-hut accommodation in cheaper areas.
- KangchenjungaThis mountain is among the natural wonders highlighted in the source.
Scams to watch for in India
- Short change and disputes over cash paidSomeone gives you too little change or claims you handed over less money than you did. This can also happen at official counters. It occurs across India and is highlighted as a particular problem in Delhi.
- Broken meters and inflated fixed faresA driver refuses the meter, says it is broken or quotes an inflated fixed price. Some Bengaluru auto drivers demand excessive night surcharges. Chennai auto drivers often quote prices well above the meter fare. This also happens elsewhere in India.
- Rigged taxi metersThe taxi has a meter, but it has been altered to produce an inflated fare.
About India
India is a South Asian federal republic and one of the two most populous countries on Earth.
- Capital
- New Delhi
- Money
- Indian rupee (₹)
- Languages
- English, Hindi, Tamil
- Time zone
- UTC+05:30
- Cars drive on the
- left side
- Calling code
- +91
Other Asia passports
Going to India
Easier trips nearby
Places close to India with simpler entry for you.
Questions
Are there special rules for Emirati citizens visiting India?
Do emirati citizens need a visa for India?
Emirati citizens get a visa on arrival in India, for up to 30 days.
How long can emirati citizens stay in India?
Up to 30 days each visit with the visa on arrival rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Can I get the India visa at the airport?
Yes. Emirati citizens get the visa when they land in India. Carry cash for the fee, a passport photo, your return ticket and hotel details.
Do indian citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Indian citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Asia passports get easier entry to India?
Maldives, Bhutan, Nepal, Japan and South Korea can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near India are easier for emirati citizens?
Iran, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Maldives Nepal, and 3 more let emirati citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to India?
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo. Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
What money is used in India?
Indian rupee (₹). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in India?
English, Hindi and Tamil.
How strong is the United Arab Emirates passport?
It ranks #1 and reaches 169 destinations without applying ahead.
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