🇮🇳 India visa requirements for Emirati citizens
Emirati citizens can get a visa on arrival when entering India — no embassy visit needed beforehand.
Entry rules for United Arab Emirates passport holders
Emirati travelers can obtain their visa directly at the border or airport when arriving in India. Bring a passport with at least six months' validity, passport photos, and the visa fee (often payable only in cash). Lines can be long at peak times, so check whether India also offers an e-visa to skip the queue.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official India immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Emirati passport ranks #1 worldwide, opening 168 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (127 visa-free, 36 with a visa on arrival and 5 with an eTA). India is one of them.
This is not reciprocal — traveling the other way, Indian citizens need to arrange entry to United Arab Emirates in advance (e-visa).
Across Southern Asia as a whole, 7 of 9 destinations are open to Emirati travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
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- New Delhi
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- Southern Asia
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- Indian rupee (₹)
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- English, Hindi, Tamil
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Frequently asked questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for India?
Emirati citizens can get a visa on arrival when entering India — no embassy visit needed beforehand.
What currency is used in India?
The currency in India is the Indian rupee (₹). The capital city is New Delhi.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa on arrival for Emirati citizens traveling to India. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the India embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.