All countries / India / United Arab Emirates
The answer depends on more than your passport. Below is what changes if you hold a residence permit or another country's visa.
| If you hold | Answer | Stay | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport only | E-visa neededYou need a UAE visa arranged online in advance (via ICP/GDRFA, an airline, hotel or sponsor). | to be confirmed | reference data secondary source · needs confirmationCheck → |
| Schengen residence permit | Visa on arrivalVisa on arrival for 14 days (extendable once) or 60 days (not extendable). The EU or UK residence permit or US green card must be valid for at least 6 more months, as must the passport. | up to 14 days | UAE ICP, 25 June 2026: entry visa expanded for nationals of certain countries with US, EU, UK and other residence confirmed by an official sourceCheck → |
| Schengen permanent residence | Visa on arrivalVisa on arrival for 14 days (extendable once) or 60 days (not extendable). The EU or UK residence permit or US green card must be valid for at least 6 more months, as must the passport. | up to 14 days | UAE ICP, 25 June 2026: entry visa expanded for nationals of certain countries with US, EU, UK and other residence confirmed by an official sourceCheck → |
| UK residence permit | Visa on arrivalVisa on arrival for 14 days (extendable once) or 60 days (not extendable). The EU or UK residence permit or US green card must be valid for at least 6 more months, as must the passport. | up to 14 days | UAE ICP, 25 June 2026: entry visa expanded for nationals of certain countries with US, EU, UK and other residence confirmed by an official sourceCheck → |
| US green card | Visa on arrivalVisa on arrival for 14 days (extendable once) or 60 days (not extendable). The EU or UK residence permit or US green card must be valid for at least 6 more months, as must the passport. | up to 14 days | UAE ICP, 25 June 2026: entry visa expanded for nationals of certain countries with US, EU, UK and other residence confirmed by an official sourceCheck → |
| US visa | Visa on arrivalAccording to IATA data, a US visa valid for 6 more months also qualifies for a 14-day visa on arrival. The official page only mentions a green card or an EU or UK residence permit. | up to 14 days | reference data secondary source · needs confirmationCheck → |