How to apply for pre-approval for visa on arrival for Indian citizens

How to apply for pre-approval for visa on arrival for Indian citizens

Here’s how you can use the service.

Who is eligible for the visa on arrival for Indians?

A 14-day visa on arrival is available to Indian citizens holding a normal passport and either:• a visit visa issued by the US or,• a green card issued by the US or,• a residence visa issued by the UK or,• a residence visa issued by the EU,… provided that the visa or the green card is valid for at least six months from the date of arrival in the UAE. Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry into the UAE.



How to apply for pre-approval of visa on arrival

Option 1: Do it yourself

If you have a UAE Pass account or an online account with the GDRFAD website, you can apply for this pre-approval yourself, by following these steps.

1. Visit the GDRFAD website – gdrfad.gov.ae, and log in using your UAE Pass or the online account details.2. Click on the tab for ‘all services’ and then select ‘Port services'.3. Select the option ‘Issuing visa via land, seaport or airport’ and then click on ‘Visa on arrival for citizens of the Republic of India residing in