United Arab Emirates · Visa guide
United Arab Emirates UAE Tourist Visa
A tourist visa to visit Dubai and the United Arab Emirates — short-stay visas of 30 or 60 days.
- ProcessingNormal processing is about 5-6 working days from submission; an express service is available within about 48 hours
- Visa categoryUAE Tourist Visa
- Your guideOne consultant
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United Arab Emirates UAE Tourist Visa — overview
The UAE Tourist Visa lets Indian travellers visit Dubai and the United Arab Emirates for tourism — short-stay visas are issued for 30 or 60 days, as single or multiple entry.
Applications are made through a visa application centre. The visa category is determined by your flight itinerary, and you must qualify under one of the eligibility criteria — a strong travel record, financial records, or an invitation from an immediate family member residing in the UAE on family status.
Lifeset Overseas confirms which eligibility route fits you and builds the file so the application is straightforward.
6 items
Documents you need
Visa application form
The UAE visa application form, duly completed.
Confirmed onward ticket
A confirmed onward air ticket showing the applicant's name and the entry and exit from the UAE.
Photograph
One recent coloured passport-size photo with a white background, front-facing.
Passport copy
A coloured copy of the passport cover and bio page, valid for at least 6 months at the time of travel.
Hotel booking
A valid confirmed hotel booking with the applicant's name and check-in/out dates matching the flight tickets.
Eligibility evidence
Proof under one criterion — a travel record (a visit in the last 3 years, or a valid US/UK/Schengen/Australia/Canada/Japan visa), financial records (Form 16 or ITR, or fixed deposits), or an invitation from an immediate family member in the UAE.
5 steps
How the process works
Typical processing: Normal processing is about 5-6 working days from submission; an express service is available within about 48 hours.
Step 1
Free eligibility review
We confirm which eligibility criterion you meet and the correct visa duration for your trip.
Step 2
Build and verify the file
The onward ticket, hotel booking, passport copy and eligibility evidence are prepared and checked.
Step 3
Submit at the visa application centre
The completed form and documents are submitted at the nearest visa application centre.
Step 4
Visa processing
The application is processed — normal service in a few working days, with an express option available.
Step 5
Visa issued
The visa is issued, valid for 30 days from the date of issue for travel to the UAE.
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Costs & fees
Item
Amount
UAE tourist visa fee
Confirmed at booking — by visa duration (30 or 60 days) and entry type. An express option is available.
Varies by duration
Service charge
Fees are paid in INR; once paid, the visa fee is non-refundable.
Included / confirmed at booking
Government and third-party fees change often — we confirm the exact current amounts for your case before you pay anything.
3 answers
Frequently asked questions
- Q.How long can I stay in the UAE on a tourist visa?
- Short-stay tourist visas are issued for 30 or 60 days, as single or multiple entry. The visa must be used within 30 days of the date of issue.
- Q.What eligibility criteria apply?
- You qualify under one of three routes — a travel record (a trip in the last 3 years or a valid US/UK/Schengen/Australia/Canada/Japan visa), financial records, or an invitation from an immediate family member residing in the UAE.
- Q.How fast can the visa be processed?
- Normal processing is about 5-6 working days; an express service can issue the visa within roughly 48 hours.
Why it matters
Going it alone vs filing with us
On your own
- Guessing the document list — one missing or wrongly formatted paper triggers a refusal.
- Generic cover letters copied from the internet that officers recognise and flag.
- No read on peak rejection windows or what this visa post is strict about.
- Government and VFS fees are non-refundable — money lost if you are refused.
- A refusal stamp follows you and weakens every future visa application.
With Lifeset Overseas
- An honest case assessment before you spend a rupee on government fees.
- A file built to the embassy's exact checklist and in the exact order.
- Weak finances, ties or purpose identified and fixed before submission.
- Previously refused? We can rescue and rebuild the file.
- 1,200+ approvals, handled by one licensed consultant end to end.
Refused before?
A refusal isn't the end
Refused applicants often win the second time — once the real reason is fixed. If a United Arab Emirates visa has been refused, we:
- Read the actual refusal letter and pinpoint the real gaps.
- Advise whether to pull the officer's notes (CAIPS / GCMS) for the true reason.
- Identify which part was weak — funds, employment, purpose or ties.
- Tell you honestly whether to reapply now or strengthen the file first.
- Rebuild a stronger application — same fixed fee, refusal or first try.
Your next step
Ready to start your UAE Tourist Visa?
A visa file is won or lost on the small things — a mismatched date, a thin financial trail, a document formatted wrong. We go deep into your profile, build every document properly, and give you an honest verdict before you commit. If your case isn't ready, we'll tell you — and tell you exactly how to fix it.
Free, honest assessment
We read your full profile and tell you straight whether your case is ready — before you pay anything.
Your file, built right
Every document prepared, apostilled, translated and stress-tested the way the embassy expects.
One consultant, end to end
The same person handles your case from the first call to the visa decision — no hand-offs.
We handle the process
VFS appointment, biometrics, submission and follow-up — we manage the moving parts for you.
licensed (No. 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024)Fixed fees agreed upfrontWe won’t take a case we believe will fail
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