UAE Visa Fees

The United Arab Emirates, or UAE, is renowned for its modern infrastructure set against a backdrop of peaceful coastlines and desert landscapes. The UAE, which consists of seven emirates, including the well-known Dubai and Abu Dhabi, has developed into a modern global center. 

Indian nationals who intend to go to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for business, pleasure, or any other reason will need a visa. Depending on the reason for the visit, Indians can select from a variety of UAE visa options, such as work, transit, and visit visas.  

The cost of a UAE visa is determined by a number of factors, including the applicant's eligibility and requirements. The applicant must fill out an application form that details his or her visa requirements before beginning the visa application procedure.  

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UAE Visa Fees for All Visa Types

Here are the types of UAE visa as follows: 

  • Transit Visa - The tourist visa allows visitors to stay in the UAE for up to 90 days. The visa is valid for 60 days and is available to all candidates who meet the requirements. The cost of a tourist visa ranges from Rs.6,999 to Rs.18,999. The candidate must also organise his travel ahead of time. This category of visa cannot be extended.
  • Tourist Visa - The tourist visa allows visitors to stay in the UAE for up to 90 days. The visa is valid for 60 days and is available to all candidates who meet the requirements. The cost of a tourist visa ranges from Rs.6,999 to Rs.18,999. The candidate must also organise his travel ahead of time. This category of visa cannot be extended.
  • Tourist Visa-Multiple Entry - Visitors can apply for a short-term multiple-entry visa under this category. The fee for this visa is Rs.18,999, and it cannot be extended. This visa, which has a 60-day validity, permits travellers to stay in the UAE for a maximum of 30 days from the day of admission. Within the 30-day term, the visitor has the option of leaving and entering the UAE as many times as he or she like.
  • Service Visa - Visitors who are sales managers, company manager's representatives, account auditors, consultants requested by companies operating in the UAE that are required to carry out an urgent task, and delegations from companies or organisation to carry out a commercial activity in the UAE are required to apply for the service visa against the payment of $96 as the visa fee. The visa is provided under the single entry scheme with a validity of 14 days. The UAE Service Visa holder can stay up to a maximum of 14 days in the UAE.
  • Long-Term Leisure Visa - If a visitor wants to stay for more than 30 days in the UAE, he/she must apply for the Long Term Leisure Visa. The Visa is charged at $355 and allows the visitors to stay up to a maximum of 90 days in UAE. This visa is available under the single entry scheme. The applicant may require obtaining pre-approvals from the UAE immigration based on his/her profile.
  • Long-Term Tourist Visa - Based on the applicant's nationality, he/she may or may not be eligible for the UAE Long Term Tourist Visa. The eligible applicants are required to pay $274as the visa fee which offers single entry for a maximum stay duration of 90 days. The applicant may require obtaining pre-approvals from the UAE immigration based on his/her profile.
  • Long-Term Visit Visa-Multiple Entry - The applicant needs to pay $586 as the visa fee for the UAE Long Term Visit Visa-Multiple Entry. As the name of the visa category suggests, the visitor can enter and leave UAE multiple times within the validity period of the visa. Visitors are allowed to stay up to a maximum of 90 days in UAE from the date of entry.

Processing Period for UAE Visas

The typical processing time for a visa is three to four working days from the date of submission (not including Saturday, Sunday, or any UAE holiday). 

Processing Time for an Express Visa: 36 hours after submission (not including Saturday, Sunday, or any UAE holiday) 

FAQs on UAE Visa Fees

1.How much is the UAE tourist visa fee?

Tourist visa fees vary depending on the duration (e.g., 30-day, 60-day). Prices also differ based on whether it is single-entry or multiple-entry.

2.Are UAE visa fees refundable?

In most cases, visa fees are non-refundable once the application has been processed, even if the visa is rejected.

3.Does entering the UAE require a visa?

Yes, to enter the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for travel, business, or any other reason, Indian nationals require a visa. 

4.When may I reapply if my UAE visa is denied?

If your application for a UAE visa is rejected, there is no deadline for reapplying. 

5.Is it possible to obtain a visa upon arrival in the United Arab Emirates, or do I have to apply beforehand?

Indian passport holders with a valid U.S. visa or residency permit are eligible for visa-on-arrival. 

News about UAE Visa Fees

UAE Expands Golden Visa Program with New Eligibility Criteria for 2025

For a one-time payment of AED 1,00,000 (about Rs. 23.3 lakh), qualifying Indians can obtain lifetime residency in the United Arab Emirates through the new nomination-based Golden visa, which does not require them to make business or real estate investments. Compared to the country's traditional investment-based residency strategy, this signifies an important change. But until now, Indian citizens who made high-value investments, including buying at least AED 2 million (Rs. 4.66 crore) worth of real estate, were the only ones eligible for the UAE's coveted Golden visa. This new strategy, however, allows applicants to be nominated and accepted based on their professional background, societal achievements, or future benefits for the UAE's commerce, culture, research, business, and financial sectors. 

7 July 2025
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