How to Get an UAE Visa For Indians?

 

How to Get an UAE Visa For Indians?

The process of obtaining a visa is quite different from other countries. To answer the question on how to apply for a UAE visa, you will have to first understand that for normal passport holders, the UAE embassy does not issue this. The applications require you to have a sponsor and therefore, is done with the help of UAE based airlines, or a travel agency, or a hotel. These factions apply for a visa on your behalf to the official issuing authority in the UAE. Since the offline mode is no longer used, you will have to apply for an UAE Visa online. The procedure is as follows -

• Choose the method of application that is easier for you. While choosing travel agencies, ensure that they are well-reputed and genuine. 
• Now, determine the type of visa you require.
• Once you do that, obtain the necessary documents as per your visa type. 
• Fill in the application form available at the airline websites, or at the travel agencies.
• The necessary documents must be then uploaded to the respective online portals. 
• Proceed to pay the visa fees online. 
• Submit your application.

Your visa will start being processed now. Once your UAE Visa has been approved, you will receive it via email. Always ensure that you provide the correct details along with genuine documents. You may get a visa denial if your application is incorrect. This may cause you from not being able to apply for the visa in the future.

 

UAE Visa Types

Based on the different purpose, type of entry and length of stay, the UAE Visa Types can be commonly categorized into the following -

• UAE Transit Visa - The transit permit for UAE is issued if you are travelling to another country via the UAE, and all you need is to stay in the country for a few days in transit. This type is issued for two periods such as - 
1. 48-hour transit 
2. 96-hour transit 

• Service  - This type of permit allows you to stay in the country for a period of 14 days from the day of arrival. This is mainly used by people travelling for commercial and business purposes. This is a single-entry type.
• UAE Tourist Visa - The tourist visa allows the individual to stay in the country for a period of up to 30 days. There are two types of tourist permits based on the entry types. 
1. Single-Entry Tourist 
2. Multiple-Entry Tourist 

• Long Term Tourist - These are issued for people wanting to stay in the country for a longer period. The visa is issued for a duration of 90 days. Based on the type of entry, these can be classified into the following two - 
1. Long Term Single-Entry Tourist 
2. Long Term Multiple-Entry Visit 

The Dubai visa and the UAE permit are technically the same. UAE is divided into 7 emirates. As a result, the permit is issued by the authority in the emirate where the sponsor belongs to. So, if your sponsor is from Dubai, or is one of the Dubai based airlines the permit you obtain is called a Dubai visa. However, note that the permit is named ‘UAE visa’. But the column stating the location will show it as ‘Dubai’.