Indian citizens eligible for a 14-day pre-approved visa-on-arrival in Dubai must now apply for the service online beforehand. This option is exclusively for Indian passport holders with a valid six-month US, US Green Card, EU Residency, or UK Residency visa. The visa can be extended for another 14 days, but only once.
The Dubai General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) mandates that travelers possess a valid passport, travel documents, a permanent residence card from the USA or UK, and a personal photo.
To apply for the pre-approved visa-on-arrival online: 1. Visit the GDRFA website 2. Enter your information 3. Pay a fee of AED 253 The visa is processed by the Dubai Visa Processing Centre (DVPC) and issued as a 14-day single-entry visa. This new system enables Emirates customers to bypass queues upon arrival in Dubai.