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Visa on arrival. Emirati passport holders can get a visa on arrival in India, usually at the airport or land border.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Emirati citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of India or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
A visa on arrival is issued at the port of entry. Expect a fee, a passport photo and sometimes proof of onward travel and accommodation.
Not every airport or land border issues it, and some nationalities are sent to secondary checks; confirm the entry point before you travel.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
India at a glance
Capital: New Delhi · Currency: Indian rupee (INR, ₹) · Official languages: English, Hindi, Tamil · Calling code: +91
U.S. State Department travel advisory for India: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 16 June 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (C); for type G plugs bring a travel adapter for India's sockets (C, D, M). Mains voltage differs (India: 230 V; the United Arab Emirates: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
Your embassy in India
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in India, contact the embassy of the United Arab Emirates:
- Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, New Delhi · 12 Chandergupta Marg, Chanakyapuri · mofaic.gov.ae
- Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates, Kerala · Near Fort Police Station, Survey No. 16/1,17 Muttathara Village, Manacaud, Thiruvananthapuram · sp.mofaic.gov.ae
- Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates, Mumbai · Bungalow No.7, Jolly Maker Apartments-1, OPP Worls Trade Center, Cuffe Parade, Colaba, Mumbai-400005 · mofaic.gov.ae
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near India for Emirati passport holders
- 🇮🇷 Iran — Visa-free 15 days
- 🇵🇰 Pakistan — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇦🇲 Armenia — Visa-free 180 days
- 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇧🇭 Bahrain — Visa-free
- 🇧🇳 Brunei — Visa-free 30 days
- 🇨🇳 China — Visa-free 30 days
- 🇬🇪 Georgia — Visa-free 90 days
The other way round
🇮🇳 Indian passport holders visiting the United Arab Emirates: Indian passport holders need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the United Arab Emirates before travelling.
The Emirati passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for India?
Emirati passport holders can get a visa on arrival in India, usually at the airport or land border.
Does an Indian need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Indian passport holders need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the United Arab Emirates before travelling.