Indians visiting other cities including Dubai in the United Arab Emirates will no longer have to struggle for visa (Dubai Tourist Visa). Indian citizens will now get the facility of visa-on-arrival. The Indian High Commission in the UAE said that Indian citizens and their family members, who have ordinary passports, will be given visas on arrival at all points of entry into the United Arab Emirates.
This visa will be valid for 14 days. This will greatly benefit the expatriate Indians. According to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Embassy, ​​the number of Indians in Dubai is around 35 lakh. Indians contribute 42% to the population of the UAE. After which it will become easier to travel in this country. There are many countries that give visa free entry to Indians and visa-on-arrival facility.
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What is Visa-on-Arrival?
Visa-on-Arrival is given to the passengers suddenly, at the last minute, without waiting for any visa approval, so that the passenger can travel without any tension. Visa-on-Arrival is not given for free, a fixed amount has to be paid for it. Visa-on-Arrival is a type of visa facility under which passengers get visa only when they reach their destination country. This process is simpler and faster than the traditional visa application.
Will every Indian get Visa-on-Arrival facility?
Visa on arrival facility to visit other cities including Dubai in the United Arab Emirates will be available to those Indian citizens who have a valid permanent resident card or visa from the United States of America (USA), United Kingdom (UK) or any European Union (EU) country.
What are the necessary documents required for this?
- A valid visa, resident permit or green card issued by the United States of America.
- A valid visa or resident permit issued by any European Union country or the United Kingdom.
- Passport should be valid for at least six months.
What facilities will be provided?
- Time: Visa can be obtained at the airport or border, so that there is no hindrance in travel plans.
- Facility: Passengers do not need to apply for visa in advance.
- Duration: In most countries, Visa-on-Arrival is usually for a limited period, such as 14 or 30 days.
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For how many days will you get visa-on-arrival?
Indian citizens who have all the necessary documents will be given visa on arrival facility for 14 days for the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This decision has been taken in view of the increasing trade and cooperation between India and UAE. Tourism will also benefit greatly from this facility.
For how many days can the visa be extended?
The High Commission informed that Indian citizens who have a valid visa, residence or green card of at least 6 months issued by the US, UK and any country of the European Union can avail this facility. Such citizens will be able to avail the visa-on-arrival facility for 14 days, which can be extended for the same period if needed. According to the UAE law, on paying the prescribed fee, a 60-day visa will be given, which cannot be extended.
In which countries do Indian citizens get visa-on-arrival facility?
At present, Indian citizens get visa-free or visa-on-arrival facility for traveling to 57 countries. Apart from Japan, South Korea, UAE, Indian citizens get visa-on-arrival facility in Fiji, Indonesia, Iran, Jamaica, Jordan, Nigeria and Qatar. Apart from this, you can travel visa-free to countries like Malaysia, Thailand, Nepal, Bhutan, Dominica, Serbia, Albania, Jamaica, Cambodia, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Madagascar, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Tunisia.