Visa required
- ⚠️ A UAE visa is required before travel (UAE MOFA: “Visa Required”). Exceptions for third-country residence or visas are separate rules.
Easier if you have
a residence permit from GCC
eVisaA UAE visa for residents of GCC countries: apply online (smart.gdrfa.gov.ae), the visa is emailed. Your profession must be on the approved list, at GDRFA’s discretion. The length of stay is not stated.
Source: gdrfad.gov.ae · Quote from the source
This visa is granted to foreign nationals residing in a GCC Member State, as well as to their family members and accompanying domestic workers residing with them. … 2.The applicant must hold a valid residence permit issued by one of the GCC Member States. … 3. The applicant's profession must fall within the list of professions approved for the issuance of the visa, subject to assessment by the competent authority.
https://gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/ee043e4a-5c61-11ea-0320-0050569629e8permanent residence in the United States
Visa on arrivalA 14-day UAE visa, extendable once for another 14 days. The US green card or UK/EU residence visa must be valid for at least 6 months, as must the passport. Source: GDRFA Dubai.
Source: gdrfad.gov.ae · Quote from the source
Visa on arrival for citizens of the Republic of India residing in (America, Britain, European Union countries) … This service allows citizens of the Republic of India who hold an ordinary passport and have a permanent resident card (green card) issued by the United States of America or a residence visa in the United Kingdom or European Union countries, to be granted an entry visa to UAE as a visitor for a period of 14 days, which can be extended for a similar period for one time only. … 4. He/ She should have a residence visa issued by the competent authorities in the United Kingdom or European Union countries, with a validity period of no less than 6 months.
https://gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/727c91b1-52eb-11ea-0320-0050569629e8a residence permit from the United Kingdom, EU countries
Visa on arrivalA 14-day UAE visa, extendable once for another 14 days. The US green card or UK/EU residence visa must be valid for at least 6 months, as must the passport. Source: GDRFA Dubai.
Source: gdrfad.gov.ae · Quote from the source
Visa on arrival for citizens of the Republic of India residing in (America, Britain, European Union countries) … This service allows citizens of the Republic of India who hold an ordinary passport and have a permanent resident card (green card) issued by the United States of America or a residence visa in the United Kingdom or European Union countries, to be granted an entry visa to UAE as a visitor for a period of 14 days, which can be extended for a similar period for one time only. … 4. He/ She should have a residence visa issued by the competent authorities in the United Kingdom or European Union countries, with a validity period of no less than 6 months.
https://gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/727c91b1-52eb-11ea-0320-0050569629e8
Passport
- Must be valid for at least 6 months after arrival
This is what the UK FCDO says for British passports. For a passport of India the requirement may differ — check with the embassy or your carrier.
Source: www.gov.ukQuote from the source
To enter the UAE, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
Where the data comes from
Official source of the destination country
Checked November 14, 2026
Quote from the source
Visa information to enter the country … Republic of India — Visa Required
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