Getting a UAE Visa is now much easier, know about the latest regulations

UAE Visa: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has broadened the visa-on-arrival provision for Indian nationals. Indian travelers will now benefit from this facility if they possess a valid visa, residence permit, or green card from an additional six countries. This initiative has facilitated easier access for more Indian passport holders into the UAE.

Latest UAE regulations

According to the latest UAE regulations, Indian citizens with valid visas, residence permits, or green cards from Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada are now eligible for the visa-on-arrival option in the UAE. Previously, this facility was restricted to Indian citizens holding valid visas or residence permits from the United States, European Union member states, or the United Kingdom. To utilize the visa-on-arrival service in the UAE, Indian citizens must meet specific criteria.

They are required to possess a standard passport that remains valid for at least six months from the date of entry. Additionally, it is essential to have a valid visa, residence permit, or green card from one of the specified countries. A visa fee must be paid upon arrival in the UAE. The UAE has introduced three visa options for Indian travelers, each available for a nominal fee: Dh100 (approximately Rs 2,270) for a 4-day visa, Dh250 (approximately Rs 5,670) for a 14-day visa, and Dh250 (approximately Rs 5,670) for a 60-day visa.

Major General Suhail Saeed Al Khaili, Director General of UAE Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), stated that this initiative aims to enhance the long-term strategic partnership between Abu Dhabi and New Delhi. The primary goal of this measure is to streamline the travel experience for Indian travelers and to offer their families new avenues for living, residing, and working in the UAE.

This facility will simplify travel by eliminating the need for a visa application process, thereby promoting commercial travel and tourism, and creating new employment and residency opportunities for families and expatriate Indians.