UAE visa pre-approval simplified: Options for Indian travelers explained
green card) from the US or a residence visa from the United Kingdom or any European Union country enables you to obtain a 14-day entry visa upon arrival in the UAE.
The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai (GDRFAD), Dubai's immigration authority, offers a service that allows you to request pre-approval for this visa, facilitating your immigration procedures upon arrival in the UAE.
Here’s how you can avail this service:
A 14-day visa on arrival is available to Indian citizens holding a normal passport and either: a visit visa issued by the US, a green card issued by the US, a residence visa issued by the UK, or a residence visa issued by the EU, provided that the visa or the green card is valid for at least six months from the date of arrival in the UAE, says a gulf ews report.
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Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry into the UAE.
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How to apply for pre-approval of visa on arrival
Option 1: Do it yourself
- Go to the GDRFAD website at gdrfad.gov.ae and sign in using your UAE Pass or online account details.
- Click on «All services» and then choose «Port services».
- Select «Issuing visa via land, seaport, or airport» and then choose «Visa on arrival for citizens of India residing in (America, Britain, and European Union countries)».
- Complete the form with your personal information and trip
