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Travel Insurance plans starting at just ₹30 per day*
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  • Medical expenses, Trip cancellation/delay, Loss of baggage & Passport etc.
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* Price shown is for a 30 day trip to UAE with 50,000 dollar coverage for an adult of age 25 years

UAE Visa

UAE or the United Arab Emirates is a country in western Asia, which is known for its magnificent skyscrapers including the Burj Khalifa. It is a popular tourist destination with its beaches, desserts and migratory birds attracting millions of people from all over the world. The country is a hub for the oil industry and is also visited by foreign nationals to pursue education. If you want to witness the marvel which UAE is, you will need a valid UAE visa. Citizens of several countries require a UAE visa in order to visit the country of the UAE. Moreover, you would also need travel insurance if you want to travel to the emirate of Dubai.

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What is UAE Visa?

A UAE visa is official permission that allows a foreign national to enter the territory of the United Arab Emirates for a limited period of time. It grants authorization to a non-UAE citizen to travel, stay in the UAE as well as transit through the international transit areas of the UAE airports. It is granted from the Embassy or Consulate of the UAE.

Indians nationals along with several other countries need a UAE visa in order to enter the United Arab Emirates. It is advised to all Indians traveling to the UAE to buy travel insurance policy for your trip. Moreover, you need to compulsorily get travel insurance for your trip to Dubai as it is a mandatory requirement in order to enter the territory of Dubai. It is also compulsory for people traveling to receive medical treatment at any of the seven Emirates to possess a valid travel insurance or health insurance policy.

UAE Visa Emirates

The United Arab Emirates or UAE consists of seven emirates. All of these emirates accept a UAE visa and allows its holders to enter their borders. These emirates include:

  • Dubai
  • Abu Dhabi
  • Sharjah
  • Ras Al Khaimah
  • Fujairah
  • Ajman
  • Umm Al Quwain

Features of UAE Visa

  • Available for a single trip as well as multiple trips
  • No fee for obtaining a transit visa valid for 48 hours
  • Travel insurance mandatory in Dubai
  • Medical travel insurance compulsory if traveling to receive medical treatment in the UAE

UAE Visa Types

The United Arab Emirates or UAE offers six types of UAE visas. The type of visa for Indians should be chosen primarily as per the purpose of your travel. Moreover, you can buy a travel insurance policy irrespective of the type of UAE visa you obtain. Here are the various types of UAE visas:

  • Tourist Visa

    Tourist visa is a type of UAE visa that should be applied by people traveling to any of the Emirates for vacations or to meet family and friends. UAE Visit visa is not issued by the Embassy of UAE in India but is instead issued by a UAE-based hotel, airline or tour agency that can apply for a visa on your behalf. This visa can be issued for either a single trip or multiple trips. Minor children traveling with adults can get UAE visa for free between 15 July to 15 September each year. The various UAE Visit visa types are Tourist Visa Single Entry, Tourist Visa Multiple Entry, Service Visa Single Entry, Long Term Tourist Visa Single Entry and Long term Visit Visa Multiple Entry.

  • Transit Visa

    Transit visa is the type of visa that can be applied by travelers who want to catch a connecting flight from one of the airports of UAE. This visa is valid for single entry only and cannot be used to visit or stay in UAE for more than 96 hours.

  • Student Visa

    Student visa is a type of visa meant for people who want to study at a university in UAE. The student visa can be obtained by the sponsor of the child, which may be the UAE-based university, parents, guardians or a relative of the child. A student visa can be renewed on expiry.

  • Work Permit

    A work permit is a type of visa meant for foreign nationals who want to work in this Arab country. It is issued by the MoHRE or Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation and should be applied by the worker’s employer on his behalf.

  • Patient Entry Permit

    It is a type of visa meant for people traveling to receive medical treatment in UAE. The permit can be obtained only if the treatment is sponsored by a licensed UAE-based hospital or medical establishment.

  • Patient Companion Entry Permit

    It is a type of visa meant for people who are accompanying a patient who is supposed to receive medical treatment in the UAE. It is issued by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs.

Validity for Different Types of UAE Visa

Types of UAE Visas

Visa Validity

Tourist visa

30 days or 90 days

Transit visa

48 hours or 96 hours

Student visa

1 year

Work Permit

60 days

Patient Entry Permit

60 days or 90 days

Patient Companion Entry Permit

60 days or 90 days

Who Should Apply for UAE Visa

All Indian citizens require a UAE visa in order to visit the United Arab Emirates. The UAE visa for Indians should be obtained before your date of departure from India. However, Indian citizens that have a valid US Visitor visa or Green Card are eligible for visa on arrival at UAE airports.

How to Apply for a UAE Visa?

The procedure to apply for a visa for UAE is very simple and applicant-friendly. You can apply for a UAE visa online as well as offline by visiting the physical office of the visa service provider. People who want to apply for a UAE visa online should follow the steps mentioned below:

  • Decide the UAE visa type that you want to apply
  • Visit the official website of the Government of UAE or the UAE-based Tourist visa service provider
  • Fill up the visa application form
  • Upload all the documents supporting your application
  • Pay the fee amount
  • Submit your visa application
  • UAE visa will be granted to people with a successful application

Documents Required to Apply for UAE Visa

Every UAE visa application online or offline needs to be submitted along with a few supporting documents.

Types of UAE Visas

Documents Required

Tourist visa

  • Copy of the passport with at least 6 months of validity
  • Filled in visa application form
  • A color photograph on a white background
  • Hotel/ airline booking confirmation with a UAE-based airline/ hotel or tour agency issuing the visa

Transit visa

  • Copy of the passport with at least 3 months of validity
  • Ticket booking confirmation for travel from UAE to the destination country
  • A color photograph on a white background

Student visa

  • Copy of the passport
  • A color photograph on a white background
  • Details of the sponsor for the UAE visa
  • Test report for the medical fitness test
  • Approval letter from General Directorate of Residency & Foreigners Affairs or GDRFA

Work Permit

  • Copy of the passport
  • Academic degrees that have been verified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • A color photograph on a white background
  • Approval letter from a proficient authority including a doctor, teacher, pharmacist, etc.

Patient Entry Permit

  • Copy of the patient’s passport
  • Letter by the hospital giving reasons for undertaking treatment in the UAE
  • Proof of financial security
  • Health insurance of the patient

Patient Companion Entry Permit

  • Copy of the passport
  • Proof of financial security
  • Valid health insurance or medical travel insurance

UAE Visa Fees

Types of UAE Visas

Visa Fees (In AED)

Tourist visa

Tourist Visa Single Entry

350

Tourist Visa Multiple Entry

650

Service Visa Single Entry

400

Long Term Tourist Visa Single Entry

1000

Long term Visit Visa Multiple Entry

2500

Transit visa

For 48 hours

Free

For 96 hours

50

Student visa

100

Work Permit

200

Patient Entry Permit/ Patient Companion Entry Permit

550 (Single Entry)

1400 (Multiple Entries)

Travel Insurance for UAE Visa

While you may be very excited about your UAE trip, a common eventuality such as falling under the weather can spoil your plans. It may also result in major losses that you may not have accounted for as part of your trip budget. You can save yourself from such unforeseen incidents if you have travel insurance.

A travel insurance policy is a safety shield that protects the insured traveler against any eventualities that you may face during your UAE trip. It covers all the unpredictable expenses and reimburses any losses incurred. Expenses such as medical expenses, dental expenses, loss of passport, flight delay, missed connection flight, delay or loss of check-in baggage, personal liability, personal accident, home burglary insurance are covered by international travel insurance policy.

Travel insurance policies are available in different varieties to cater to the needs of different kinds of travelers. You can select the ideal type of travel insurance on the basis of the purpose of your travel. The age of the traveler and the frequency of the trip should also be kept in mind. For instance, students can opt for student travel insurance that provides specific covers including sponsor protection, study interruption cover, compassionate visit and bail bond. There are other customized travel insurance plans such as family travel insurance, senior citizen travel insurance, corporate travel insurance among others.

Buying a travel insurance policy is mandatory for all foreign nationals arriving at Dubai on a UAE visa or Dubai visa. People who want to receive medical treatment at a UAE-based hospital should also require valid medical travel insurance or health insurance in order to obtain a UAE visa.

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FAQs

  • Q: Which travel insurance covers the UK?

    Ans: All travel insurance UK plans offered by various insurance companies in India cover an insured traveller from any adversities faced during his trip to the UK.
  • Q: Do I need travel insurance for the UK?

    Ans: As per the current guidelines, it is not compulsory for foreign travellers to obtain a valid travel insurance UK plan in order to visit the United Kingdom. However, you are advised to purchase travel insurance from India to UK to stay covered from any adversities that may interrupt your trip to the UK.
  • Do visitors to the UK need medical insurance?

    Ans: No. It is not mandatory for foreign visitors to obtain medical insurance for the UK. Medical insurance is mandatory for visiting Schengen countries, which does not include the United Kingdom.
  • Does worldwide travel insurance cover the UK?

    Ans: Yes. Worldwide travel insurance offers coverage to an insured traveller for his trip to the UK.

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* Price shown is for a 30 day trip to UAE with 50,000 dollar coverage for an adult of age 25 years

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