Asia
India visa
DelhiIndia issues tourist e-Visas in three lengths — 30 days, one year and five years — all multiple entry, with the one- and five-year versions capped at 180 days of stay per calendar year and the 30-day version non-extendable. The portal asks you to apply at least four days before you fly, and eligibility for the e-Visa route depends on your passport nationality rather than your UAE residency. We check which route applies to your passport, and prepare the application so it is not returned for a document reupload.
- Starting price
- From AED 260
- Typical validity
- e-Visa 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (multiple entry)
The price is for the simplest visa type. Government fees are included.
Indicative only — actual processing time and validity are set by the issuing government and depend on your nationality, residency and travel history.
How the process works
Free eligibility check
We confirm whether your passport needs a visa at all, and whether the online route is open to it.
Document preparation
Your photo, scans and supporting papers are checked against the portal's rules before anything is filed.
Online application
Filed on the official government portal, never a lookalike site, with every answer matching your passport.
Approval and arrival
When the visa comes through, we check it against your passport and remind you of any arrival card to file before you fly.
Documents you'll usually need
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages
- UAE residence visa copy (valid at least 3 months)
- Emirates ID copy (front and back)
- Recent passport-size photo to the required specification
- Bank statements for the last 3-6 months
- Employment contract or NOC letter from your employer
- Confirmed flight and hotel reservations
- Travel medical insurance for the trip duration
Requirements vary. India may ask for additional documents depending on your nationality and purpose of travel. Send us your details and we'll confirm the exact list before you start.
Apply for your India visa
Start in a minute. Our visa desk confirms the visa type, the documents and the price before anything is submitted or paid.
Places to see in India
The backwaters of Kerala near Alappuzha, best seen from a houseboat over a night or two. The Hawa Mahal in Jaipur, whose latticed windows let royal women watch the street unseen. The ghats of Varanasi, where stone steps lead down to the Ganges. The Golden Temple in Amritsar, the holiest shrine of Sikhism, whose kitchen serves free meals to all. The Gateway of India on Mumbai's waterfront, built to mark the royal visit of 1911.
Common questions about India visas
What should I know before applying for an India visa from the UAE?
India issues tourist e-Visas in three lengths — 30 days, one year and five years — all multiple entry, with the one- and five-year versions capped at 180 days of stay per calendar year and the 30-day version non-extendable. The portal asks you to apply at least four days before you fly, and eligibility for the e-Visa route depends on your passport nationality rather than your UAE residency. We check which route applies to your passport, and prepare the application so it is not returned for a document reupload.
How long is an India visa valid for?
e-Visa 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (multiple entry). Validity is decided by the issuing government and depends on the visa type you are granted, so it is confirmed on the visa itself rather than at application.
What documents do I need for an India visa from the UAE?
Most India applications from the UAE need: Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages; UAE residence visa copy (valid at least 3 months); Emirates ID copy (front and back); Recent passport-size photo to the required specification; Bank statements for the last 3-6 months; Employment contract or NOC letter from your employer; Confirmed flight and hotel reservations; Travel medical insurance for the trip duration. Requirements vary: India may ask for additional documents depending on your nationality and purpose of travel, so we confirm the exact list for your case before you start.
How much does an India visa cost from the UAE?
Our price for an India visa starts from AED 260, for the simplest visa type. Government fees are included. The exact figure depends on the visa type, your nationality and the processing speed you choose, so we confirm it once we know your residency and travel dates, before anything is submitted.
Guides for India
Written by our visa desk in Dubai, and kept current.
