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Visa-on-Arrival: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made an important announcement for Indian travelers. Now Indian citizens who have a valid residence permit or visa of the United States of America (USA), United Kingdom (UK) or any European Union (EU) country will get visa-on-arrival facility in the UAE. Under this policy, eligible Indian travelers will be granted a visa for 14 days on arrival in the UAE, which can be extended up to 60 days if required. The move aims to further strengthen the growing cooperation and trade relations between India and the UAE.
Highlights of UAE policy
Visa on arrival: Indian passport holders will be given visa for 14 days on arrival in UAE.
Eligibility: Indian travelers must have the following documents to get visa on arrival:
Green card, residence permit or valid United States visa.
Valid residence permit or visa from any country of the European Union or the United Kingdom.
Passport must be valid for at least six months.
visa extension: If travelers wish to stay in the UAE for a longer period, the visa can be extended up to 60 days, but will have to pay the prescribed fee.
impact of this change
This policy is particularly helpful for Indian nationals who wish to travel to the UAE for business, tourism or personal reasons. There are already over 35 lakh Indians living in the UAE and this new policy is expected to increase travel and business opportunities.
Important information for travellers
This policy will be applicable at all entry points (airports and ports) of the UAE.
Earlier this facility was available only to Indian citizens who had residence permits of these countries, but now it is available to any valid visa holder.
This visa-on-arrival policy is an important step towards making travel easier and smoother for Indian travellers. Given the strong trade and cultural ties between India and the UAE, this policy will further strengthen ties between the two countries.