Updated On: 21 October 2024
UAE rolls out New visa-on-arrival Policy for Indians
UAE has recently come up with policy changes in visa grants for Indians. As per the UAE's latest change, all Indian nationals holding ordinary passports will now be granted visa on arrival at the entry ports in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The new visa on arrival is not only limited to Indians but also has extended helping hands to persons holding permanent resident or green cards or valid visas by the United States, the United Kingdom, or any European nations.
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Indian nationals, along with the above-mentioned nationals, are now eligible for the option to obtain a visa on arrival for 14 days, which is further extendable for a similar period, or a visa on arrival for 60 days, which is no extendable after paying the required fees in accordance with the applicable norms in the UAE. Additionally, these passports have a validity of 6 months.
Emirates forged an exclusive partnership with VFS Global to facilitate the facility of pre-approved visas on arrival for Indian passport holders in Dubai.
In addition to the visa-on-arrival policy, Dubai has also introduced a five-year multiple-entry visa for Indians to foster tourism, business ties and economic ties with India.
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