India Visa from Dubai for UAE Residents
Decided by the Bureau of Immigration (e-Visa) or the Consulate General of India in Dubai / Embassy in Abu Dhabi (sticker visa). E-Visa 3–5 working days (apply at least 4 days before trave... Full service from AED 250.
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Validity and stay duration may vary depending on nationality, passport validity, and embassy decision.
India visa from Dubai at a glance
What is the cost of a India visit visa from Dubai?
e-Tourist visa fee for most nationalities: USD 25 for 30 days (USD 10 from April to June), USD 40 for 1 year and USD 200 for 5 years, plus a 3% bank charge; sticker visa fees depend on nationality and are paid at BLS. GlobalVisaShop assistance from AED 250.
Where do UAE residents apply for a India visa?
Most UAE residents are eligible for the India e-Visa, applied for entirely online at indianvisaonline.gov.in (30-day, 1-year or 5-year e-Tourist visa) and delivered by email in 3–5 working days. Nationalities that are not e-Visa eligible — including Pakistani passport holders — apply for a regular sticker visa: online form on the same portal, then submission in person at the BLS International Indian visa centre in Dubai (helpline +971 4 387 5777) for Dubai and the northern emirates, or the Embassy’s outsourced centre in Abu Dhabi. Decision by: the Bureau of Immigration (e-Visa) or the Consulate General of India in Dubai / Embassy in Abu Dhabi (sticker visa).
How long does a India visa take from Dubai?
e-Visa 3–5 working days (apply at least 4 days before travel); sticker visas 1–3 weeks after the BLS appointment.
India visa requirements for UAE residents: what documents are needed?
Emirati citizens are e-Visa eligible. · Pakistani nationals resident in the UAE cannot use the e-Visa and face additional checks — allow extra time and we prepare the file for the Consulate General. See the full document list further down this page; we check every file before it is submitted.
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India visa from Dubai: how UAE residents actually apply
Most UAE residents are eligible for the India e-Visa, applied for entirely online at indianvisaonline.gov.in (30-day, 1-year or 5-year e-Tourist visa) and delivered by email in 3–5 working days. Nationalities that are not e-Visa eligible — including Pakistani passport holders — apply for a regular sticker visa: online form on the same portal, then submission in person at the BLS International Indian visa centre in Dubai (helpline +971 4 387 5777) for Dubai and the northern emirates, or the Embassy’s outsourced centre in Abu Dhabi.
Who decides: the Bureau of Immigration (e-Visa) or the Consulate General of India in Dubai / Embassy in Abu Dhabi (sticker visa). Fee: e-Tourist visa fee for most nationalities: USD 25 for 30 days (USD 10 from April to June), USD 40 for 1 year and USD 200 for 5 years, plus a 3% bank charge; sticker visa fees depend on nationality and are paid at BLS. Processing: e-Visa 3–5 working days (apply at least 4 days before travel); sticker visas 1–3 weeks after the BLS appointment.
Visa-free: none — Emirati citizens use the e-Visa, or visa on arrival if they previously held an Indian e-Visa or paper visa — eligibility is decided by your passport, not by UAE residence. Our India service (AED 250) confirms what your passport needs, completes the official forms, books any appointment, checks every document against the Indian checklist and follows the file until the visa is in your hand.
- Eligibility confirmed first — we tell you whether your passport is visa-free, e-Visa eligible or needs a full application before you pay for anything.
- Official forms completed — on the government portal or system, with data matching your passport exactly.
- Appointment or submission handled — booked at the correct centre or mission for your emirate where an appointment is required.
- Document check against the Indian checklist — residence validity, photos, bank statements and employment proof reviewed before submission.
- Tracked until issued — we follow the file and send you the e-Visa or tell you when the passport is ready.
- How to apply: Most UAE residents are eligible for the India e-Visa, applied for entirely online at indianvisaonline.gov.in (30-day, 1-year or 5-year e-Tourist visa) and delivered by email in 3–5 working days. Nationalities that are not e-Visa eligible — including Pakistani passport holders — apply for a regular sticker visa: online form on the same portal, then submission in person at the BLS International Indian visa centre in Dubai (helpline +971 4 387 5777) for Dubai and the northern emirates, or the Embassy’s outsourced centre in Abu Dhabi.
- Who decides: the Bureau of Immigration (e-Visa) or the Consulate General of India in Dubai / Embassy in Abu Dhabi (sticker visa).
- Government fee: e-Tourist visa fee for most nationalities: USD 25 for 30 days (USD 10 from April to June), USD 40 for 1 year and USD 200 for 5 years, plus a 3% bank charge; sticker visa fees depend on nationality and are paid at BLS. Our AED 250 is a separate service fee.
- Processing: e-Visa 3–5 working days (apply at least 4 days before travel); sticker visas 1–3 weeks after the BLS appointment.
- Visa-free: none — Emirati citizens use the e-Visa, or visa on arrival if they previously held an Indian e-Visa or paper visa.
- Emirati citizens are e-Visa eligible.
- Pakistani nationals resident in the UAE cannot use the e-Visa and face additional checks — allow extra time and we prepare the file for the Consulate General.
- Passport valid at least 6 months beyond travel with blank pages; UAE residence visa valid beyond your return.
- Decisions rest solely with the Indian authorities; no agency can guarantee approval. Rules change often — we re-confirm against the official source (indianvisaonline.gov.in + cgidubai.gov.in (official)) before you pay.
Documents required from you
- Original passport — valid at least 6 months beyond your travel dates, with two blank pages — plus a copy of the data page and previous visas.
- UAE residence visa copy and Emirates ID (both sides), valid beyond your return date.
- Recent passport photograph to the mission's specification (white background).
- Personal bank statements for the last 3 months, stamped by the bank.
- Employees: salary certificate or NOC from your employer. Self-employed: trade licence.
- Confirmed return flight reservation and hotel booking or host invitation.
- Travel medical insurance for the full trip (mandatory for some destinations, strongly recommended for all).
- Travel itinerary and, where the mission asks for it, a cover letter.
- For minors: birth certificate and consent letter from the parent(s) not travelling.
Documents we provide for you
- Application form completed on the official portal or system
- Appointment confirmation where an appointment is required
- Personalised document checklist for your nationality
- Cover letter and itinerary where required
- Hotel reservation and return flight reservation
- Travel medical insurance, usable for the trip
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After you apply, follow the decision on our India visa status check page: the reference number you need, what each status means and the normal timelines.
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Visa validity, duration of stay, processing time, and approval are subject to embassy or immigration authority decisions and may vary based on nationality and individual circumstances.