UAE Introduces New Visa-On-Arrival Travel Update For Indian Nationals
Great news for Indians planning to travel to the United Arab Emirates! Indian nationals holding a valid tourist visa for the European Union (EU), the United States (US), or the United Kingdom (UK) will now be exempt from requiring a pre-entry visa to enter the UAE.
Previously, this was only available to those who held residence or tourist visas to the US, as well as those with residencies in the UK and EU.
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Additionally, the authority said a 60-day visa can now be issued for Dhs 250 to these eligible Indian travelers.
The new rule was announced by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security on Thursday. This new update was brought in to include the Indian nationals holding valid tourist visas for the EU, US and UK.
Meanwhile, earlier it was limited to those Indians with residence permits to the US, UK and European countries.
The authorities have also announced the updated fee services. The visa issuance fee for a 14-day entry visa for Indian nationals and their family members who hold visas, residencies, or green cards from the US, EU countries or the UK is set at Dhs 100. The extension fee for an additional 14 is Dhs 250.
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Major General Suhail Saeed Al Khaili, director-general of the ICP said that the expansion of this visa-on-arrival option for some Indian nationals is part of the long-term strategic partnership between the UAE and India. This reflects the leadership’s commitment to strengthening economic and trade relations, attracting investments, entrepreneurs, and talents, and enhancing the UAE’s position as a global tourism or economic hub.
