How to apply for Dubai/UAE visa
Popular for its ultra-modern architecture, vibrant nightlife, uber-luxurious shopping locations, and top-notch tourist spots, Dubai/UAE is one of the most visited cities for tourists from around the world. If you are planning to visit this magnificent destination anytime soon, this informative guide on how to apply for Dubai visa is just what you need.
With the super-convenient e-visa process in place, applying for Dubai/UAE tourist visa is as easy as it gets. In fact, you can even apply for Dubai/UAE visa online through MakeMyTrip. Say goodbye to hard-to-get visa appointments, long waiting queues, and tedious paperwork, because the process for getting Dubai/UAE visa for Indians just got so much simpler.
STEP 1
Upload these documents and fill form online
Upload soft copies of the mentioned documents to get your Dubai/UAE visa
SEE LIST OF DOCUMENTSSTEP 2
Complete Payment
Pay for your Dubai/UAE visa fees using the mode of payment of your choice.
STEP 3
Get your visa on your email
Once approved, we will send you the e-visa via email. Furthermore, we will let you know whether an OTB (Okay To Board) is required or not. If you need one, this will be processed at no additional cost.
Dubai/UAE Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the end-to-end process entirely online as stated above.
Yes. Right from document submission to getting your visa in your inbox, this is a 100% automated solution which we have designed. However, do keep in mind that the embassy might require some additional documents for which our agents will get in touch with you and you will need to send them via email. -
Does MakeMyTrip guarantee a confirmed visa?
No, MakeMyTrip acts as a facilitator and does not guarantee the outcome of the visa. The ultimate authority to grant/refuse a visa rests with the respective embassy/consulate -
How will I keep track of my visa?
We will keep you informed via SMS, email and WhatsApp about the status of your visa. In addition, feel free to contact us via email or call us on our helpline in case you have any doubts. -
Can I cancel my visa in case there is a change in plans?
Yes, you can cancel till such time the visa is not sent to the embassy for processing. In these cases MakeMyTrip will refund the embassy fee back to you, but will keep the convenience fee portion. -
How will I receive my visa
Once approved, your visa will be shared with you over email. You will also be able to download this visa from the MyTrips section in the mobile application.
About Dubai/UAE
How to apply for Dubai/UAE visa online
In today’s day and age of internet and fast-paced technology, applying for Dubai/UAE visa is a hassle-free job.
Dubai/UAE visa for Indians is divided into 4 categories - Business Visa, Transit Visa, Tourist Visa and Work Visa.
How to apply for Dubai/UAE visa online through MakeMyTrip
Here’s how you can apply for your Dubai/UAE Tourist Visa online:
- Go to the ‘Visa’ section on the MakeMyTrip app, and select ‘United Arab Emirates’.
- Select your ‘date of entry’ and ‘date of exit’.
- Select the number of travellers and click on ‘Apply’.
- Upload soft copies of the documents mentioned below to get your Dubai/UAE visa:
- Passport Front
- Upload a coloured copy of the front page of your passport
- Your passport should be valid for 6 months from your date of entry in Dubai/UAE
- Passport Back
- Upload a coloured copy of the back page of your passport
- Photograph
- Upload your coloured passport size photograph taken against a white background
- Passport Front
- Pay your Dubai/UAE visa fees using the mode of payment of your choice.
- Get your Dubai/UAE visa on e-mail.
What’s more, you can also keep track of your Dubai/UAE visa status through the MakeMyTrip app.
Note: Your flight tickets are not required for Dubai/UAE visa processing. However, we would require the flight tickets before your departure, to check whether you require the ‘Okay to Board’ approval (OTB). If you do, we will process OTB at no additional cost.
Dubai/UAE Visa Process
After your booking is confirmed, we will send your Dubai/UAE visa application to the UAE Embassy. The Embassy usually takes 5 to 8 working days to approve the Dubai/UAE visa, in case no additional documents are required. Once your Dubai/UAE visa is approved, we will process OTB if required.
You can apply for your Dubai/UAE visa anytime through MakeMyTrip. However, we will forward your documents to the Embassy for processing only 30 days prior to your planned departure, to ensure that your Dubai/UAE visa is valid at the time of your travel.
Documents required at the time of Dubai/UAE Immigration
- Your Original passport
- Print out of your Dubai/UAE e-visa
Types of Dubai/UAE Visa for Indians
There are 4 types of Dubai/UAE tourist visas:
- 30 Days Stay Single Entry Dubai/UAE Visa
- You can enter Dubai/UAE once and stay for a maximum of 30 days from the date of entry.
- You have to enter Dubai/UAE within 59 days from the date of your visa approval.
- 30 Days Stay Multiple Entry Dubai/UAE Visa
- You can enter Dubai/UAE multiple times and stay for a maximum of 30 days from the first date of entry.
- You have to enter Dubai/UAE within 59 days from the date of your visa approval.
- 90 Days Stay Single Entry Dubai/UAE Visa
- You can enter Dubai/UAE once and stay for a maximum of 90 days from the date of entry.
- You have to enter Dubai/UAE within 59 days from the date of your visa approval.
- 90 Days Stay Multiple Entry Dubai/UAE Visa
- You can enter Dubai/UAE multiple times and stay for a maximum of 90 days from the first date of entry.
- You have to enter Dubai/UAE within 59 days from the date of your visa approval.
You can apply for a normal Dubai/UAE visa or an urgent Dubai/UAE visa. The processing time varies for both.
- Normal Dubai/UAE Visa: Visa processing takes 5 to 8 working days
- Urgent Dubai/UAE Visa: Visa processing takes 2 to 3 working days
Dubai/UAE visa fees
| Type Of Dubai/UAE Tourist Visa | Normal Dubai/UAE Visa Fee | Urgent Dubai/UAE Visa Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Days Stay Single Entry Dubai/UAE Visa | ₹ 5850 | ₹ 6750 |
| 30 Days Stay Multiple Entry Dubai/UAE Visa | ₹ 16400 | ₹ 17550 |
| 90 Days Stay Single Entry Dubai/UAE Visa | ₹ 16600 | ₹ 17550 |
| 90 Days Stay Multiple Entry Dubai/UAE Visa | ₹ 37500 | ₹ 38499 |
Note: In case your visa is rejected by the UAE Embassy, the Dubai/UAE visa fees will not be refunded.
Now that the pressure of getting a visa is off you, you can finally plan that long-awaited Dubai/UAE trip!
