Indian passport holders visiting the UAE for tourism can apply for a 30, 60, or 90-day tourist e-Visa sponsored by an authorised travel agency or airline. The visa is issued electronically, requires no embassy visit, and is typically processed within three to five working days.
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The UAE operates a sponsor-based tourist visa system. Indian applicants do not visit an embassy; instead, an authorised travel agency or airline acts as the sponsor and submits the e-Visa application through the GDRFA or ICP portal. The visa is issued as an electronic document linked to the passport and is presented at check-in and on arrival. A pre-arrival eye-scan may apply at selected UAE airports.
Not to be confused with
This page covers the UAE tourist e-Visa for Indian passport holders, issued through an authorised sponsor (travel agency or airline). It does not cover the UAE visa-on-arrival (available only to specific passport holders, not standard Indian passports without conditions), the resident visa, the transit visa, or the new GCC green-channel arrangements.
Eligibility
Indian passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry.
A clear tourism purpose; business visitors may need a different category.
Confirmed return ticket and accommodation in the UAE.
Application routed through an authorised sponsor (agency or airline).
Passport-size photograph with a white background and a clear scan of the passport bio page.
Last three months of bank statements as a supporting proof of funds.
Employment letter or salary slip as supporting evidence (agency-dependent).
Step-by-step process
1
Choose a sponsor agency
Select an authorised travel agency or airline to sponsor the e-Visa application.
2
Submit documents digitally
Upload the passport scan, photograph, and supporting documents through the agency.
3
Agency files with GDRFA/ICP
The sponsor submits the application through the official UAE portal and pays the fee.
4
Receive the e-Visa
The e-Visa is issued electronically, usually within three to five working days, and shared as a PDF linked to the passport.
5
Travel and present on arrival
Carry the printed e-Visa and the return ticket; an eye-scan or biometric capture may apply at selected UAE airports.
Fees
Applicant
Fee
Note
30-day tourist e-Visa
Varies (approx. 250–350 AED range)AEDverify
Agency fees and sponsor charges are added on top.
60-day tourist e-Visa
Varies (approx. 350–550 AED range)AEDverify
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90-day tourist e-Visa
Varies (approx. 500–700 AED range)AEDverify
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Agency / sponsor service charge
VariesINRverify
Concierge service fee is separate from the UAE government fee.
* Fees marked "verify" must be confirmed on the official portal before payment.
Processing time
The e-Visa is typically issued within three to five working days. Express options may be available through the sponsor for an additional charge. Applications should be filed at least a week before the intended travel date.
Common rejection reasons
Passport validity shorter than six months from the entry date.
Photograph not meeting the white-background specification.
Missing or mismatched return ticket and accommodation details.
Prior UAE immigration non-compliance or overstay record.
Incomplete sponsor information or incorrect visa category.
Gaya · Bodhgaya · Patna · Varanasi application path
Because the UAE e-Visa is fully online and sponsor-routed, applicants in Gaya and Bodhgaya do not need to travel to an embassy or biometric centre in India at all. The concierge collects documents by courier or WhatsApp, routes the application through an authorised sponsor, and delivers the e-Visa by email. This makes the UAE one of the most accessible destinations for Bihar-based pilgrims and monks planning short overseas trips around the Pind Daan calendar.
Pan-India note: The sponsor-based e-Visa route is uniform across India. Concierge support and document collection by courier/WhatsApp are available nationwide; no in-person visit is required in any state.
Local-market adaptation: The UAE is the lowest-friction overseas destination for Gaya/Bodhgaya applicants because there is no in-person biometric requirement in India. The concierge positions the UAE as the ideal first overseas trip for pilgrims and monks — short, fast, fully digital, and compatible with the Pind Daan and Vassa calendars. This framing is distinct from generic pan-India copy that treats the UAE as a routine business-trip destination.
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Compliance & trust
Last verified
2026-08-02
Source priority
UAE ICP (icp.gov.ae) and GDRFA are the primary sources. Authorised sponsor agencies are operational channels. No third-party platform is used as a content source.
Ambiguity flags
Fee bands vary by sponsor and are converted to INR at the day's rate.
Express processing availability depends on the sponsor and season.
Pre-arrival biometric/eye-scan rules at selected UAE airports should be re-confirmed before travel.
Editor note: Fee ranges above are indicative bands, not exact government figures. Confirm the current fee with the sponsor agency and on the ICP/GDRFA portal before treating as authoritative.
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