Note. There are three channels for The Indian National to apply for UAE Visa.

If applying through Sponsor in UAE. If applying through DVPC. If applying through Dubai Marhaba Services. Please read details below. Documentation is necessary for all three. Fee and procedure is different.

Tourist / Business / Transit
Indian Nationals intending to visit UAE must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) through their sponsor in UAE. The sponsor must submit the passport details to the Immigration Directorate for the issue of this. Processing time required for the above formalities is approximately 15 days. Visa is faxed to the traveler and must be carried by passenger. No passenger is allowed to board the flight without the NOC. Visa is endorsed on arrival at the point of entry. Visa is valid for 30 days. Visa fees are paid by the sponsor while applying for the clearance. If the Applicant does not have a Sponsor in UAE, than he can apply for the visa in India with the following visa documents. Visa can be applied through DUBAI VISA PROCESSING CENTRE and DUBAI MARHABA SERVICES.

The Applicant should have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel. One visa forms duly filled and signed by the Applicant (photocopy allowed). Two recent passport-size photographs with white background 4.3 cms X 5.5 cms. A covering letter from the Applicant, explaining the purpose of visit. Letter from the company giving details of employment / business / profession. Qualifying Conditions are: - If the Applicant has traveled at least once in the last 5 years to or holds a valid visa for USA, Canada, UK, Countries of European Union, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Japan. OR - Has traveled at least twice in the last 5 years to any country other than Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Myanmar and Maldives and supported by proof of present income. Economic status of Principal Applicant: - Principal Applicant derives a gross income from business, profession or employment, of at least Rs. 2 lakhs per annum. OR - Principal Applicant has long-term fixed deposits or similar investments aggregating Rs. 5 lakhs, at least for last 12 months (Certificates confirming investments in fixed deposits / long-term investments) Investments in Cooperative Bank not acceptable. Original bank statement for last six months. Income tax returns for last two years OR Form 16 for previous year (original and one photocopy). If the applicant does not have tax papers or Form 16 then investments of over Rs 5 lakhs can be submitted. These can be in the form of fixed deposits Etc. These investments have to be at least a year old. Investments in Co-operative Banks or Societies is not acceptable. A travel insurance policy for their period of stay in DUBAI. Confirmed onward/ return air ticket; Processing time is 3 to 4 working days. If the Applicant is traveling on Emirates Airlines then Visa can be processed thru DVPC (DUBAI VISA PROCESSING CENTRE). The Visa fees should be payable through Demand Draft (favour of STANDARD CHARTERED BANK A/c. 24105038019 payable locally).