The Dubai Tourist Visa application process for Indian passport holders

1. Eligibility & Core Requirements

   • Confirmation that all Indian citizens require a visa before traveling to Dubai; no visa-free entry.

   • New visa-on-arrival option (single-entry, 14-day) available in 2025 for Indian nationals holding a regular passport valid ≥6 months.

   • Availability of longer stay visit visas (30-, 60-, or 90-day; single or multiple entry based on visa category).

   • Passport criteria: issued within 10 years; valid ≥6 months beyond travel dates; ≥2 blank pages.

   • Permitted purpose: tourism, leisure, visiting friends/family only; paid employment, business, study, migration, or settlement prohibited.

   • Requirement to demonstrate strong ties to India (employment, property, family), intent to return, good health, and no serious criminal or immigration violations.

2. Comprehensive Document Checklist & Required Evidence

   • Completed and signed visa application form (online or via authorized service).

   • Original passport (≥6 months validity, ≥2 blank pages) plus biodata-page photocopies.

   • Passport photos (white background) meeting UAE specifications.

   • Confirmed round-trip flight bookings.

   • Accommodation proof for entire stay (hotel reservations or host invitation with host’s ID and tenancy details).

   • Bank statements (last 6 months) showing sufficient funds.

   • Cover letter summarizing visit purpose, duration, funding source, and return commitment.

   • Employment evidence: leave sanction/NOC; for self-employed, business registration; retirees, pension proof.

   • Recommended: valid travel medical insurance.

   • Minors: birth certificate, notarized parental consent, parents’ passport copies.

   • Any additional documents required by the UAE consulate or visa center per 2025 updates.

3. Permitted vs. Prohibited Activities

   • Permitted: leisure tourism, sightseeing, visiting friends/family, unpaid cultural or educational events.

   • Prohibited: paid work, business activity, long-term study, residency, migration, or overstaying.

4. Recent Policy & Process Updates (2025)

   • 14-day visa-on-arrival introduced for eligible Indian passport holders in early 2025.

   • Launch of 60- and 90-day visit visas; multiple-entry visas valid up to five years.

   • Mandatory online submission via official portal or authorized centers; in-person visits minimized.

   • Biometric requirements: under-5s exempt; ages 6–15 photo only; ≥15 full biometrics at center.

   • Removal of 10-day post-expiration grace period; overstays incur fines and deportation risk.

   • Visit visa extensions: up to two 30-day extensions (max 120 days/year).

5. Application Submission Workflow

   • Complete and submit the online application or apply through an authorized agent; upload all documents as per checklist.

   • Schedule biometric appointment if required.

   • Submit originals and supporting papers at the visa center or per online instructions.

   • Track application status online.

   • Upon approval, collect or download the visa, verify details, and prepare for travel.

6. Role & Value of Professional Visa Service Providers (JKVTravel.com)

   • Pre-screen eligibility and recommend the optimal visa type and duration.

   • Provide a tailored, up-to-date document checklist; review, format, and translate documents to meet UAE standards.

   • Manage online submissions, biometric bookings, document uploads, and communication.

   • Proactively resolve discrepancies, handle extension requests, and support reapplications if necessary.

   • Streamline the process, reduce refusal risk, and minimize client stress while emphasizing that final visa decisions rest solely with UAE authorities and cannot be guaranteed or expedited by any service.