UAE to India tourist visa
Complete India e-Tourist Visa requirements, fees, processing times, and approval tips for UAE residents. Updated December 2025.
- Visa
- India e-Tourist Visa
- Fee
- $25 ($10 Apr-Jun)
- Processing time
- 72 hours
- Length of stay
- Up to 30 days
Required documents
- Valid Passport — Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date in India
- Passport Bio Page Scan — Clear scanned image of your passport’s biographical page
- Digital Photograph — Recent passport-style photograph with white background
- Valid Email Address — Active email address to receive your Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)
- Payment Method — Credit or debit card for online fee payment
- Travel Information — Details about your planned trip to India
- Reference in India — Contact details of a reference person or hotel in India
How to apply
- Tourism and sightseeing — Tourism and sightseeing
- Visiting friends and relatives — Visiting friends and relatives
- Short-term yoga programs — Short-term yoga programs
- Short-duration medical treatment (separate e-Medical — Short-duration medical treatment (separate e-Medical Visa also available)
- Casual business visits — Casual business visits
- Additional verification is required — Additional verification is required
Common questions
- How long does India e-visa processing take from the UAE?
- The India e-visa is typically processed within 72 hours. Applications should be submitted at least 4 days before your intended arrival date. In rare cases, processing may take up to 5 working days.
- What is the India e-visa fee for UAE residents in 2025?
- The fee varies by visa duration: $10 for 30-day visa (April-June), $25 for 30-day visa (July-March), $40 for 1-year visa, and $80 for 5-year visa. An additional 2.5% bank transaction fee applies.
- Can I apply for India visa on arrival from the UAE?
- No, there is no visa on arrival for UAE residents traveling to India. You must apply for an e-visa online before travel. The e-visa process is straightforward and takes only 72 hours.
- How long can I stay in India with a tourist e-visa?
- The 30-day e-visa allows stays up to 30 days with double entry. The 1-year and 5-year e-visas allow multiple entries with a maximum continuous stay of 90 days per visit for most nationalities, and up to 180 days total in a calendar year.
- Which airports in India accept e-visa entry?
- You can enter through 16 designated airports: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Cochin, Goa, Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Gaya, Jaipur, Lucknow, Mangalore, Tiruchirapalli, and Varanasi. Five seaports also accept e-visa entry.
- Do UAE nationals need a visa for India?
- Yes, UAE nationals require a visa to visit India. The e-Tourist Visa is the most convenient option, available online with a high approval rate of over 95% for UAE applicants.