Indian passport · 2026
Is UAE visa-free for Indians?
No, UAE is not visa-free for Indians. You need an e-Visa — applied for online before you fly. There is no counter at the airport for this one, so it has to be done in advance.
- Visa status
- e-Visa
- Flight time
- ~3.5h direct
- Trips from
- ₹43k per person
- Peak months
- November, December, January, February, March
- Quieter months
- June, July, August
What this means when you book
This is the one to start early. Apply online once your dates are fixed, and keep the approval on your phone and on paper. Do not book non-refundable flights before it is granted.
A UAE trip runs about 3.5 hours on a direct flight from a major Indian metro. Trips start at ₹43k per person — that number includes flights from your city, stays, transport, activities and visa costs, so it is comparable to your actual budget rather than a fare you then have to build a holiday on top of.
From our planners: Desert safari is an evening. Do not pair it with a full Abu Dhabi day.
See what your UAE trip costs
Answer five questions and get a costed, day-by-day itinerary — priced in rupees from your city.
Other trips an Indian passport opens easily
UAE visa questions from Indian travellers
e-Visa for Indian passport holders. The application is made online before departure.
About 3.5 hours on a direct flight from a major Indian metro. Flying from a smaller city usually adds a domestic connection.
LokaTours trips to UAE start from ₹43k per person. That figure covers flights from your city, stays, transport, activities and visa costs — not a headline fare with everything stripped out.
November, December, January, February, March are the peak months. June, July, August are quieter and cheaper, which is usually where the better value sits if your dates are flexible.
Reviewed September 2026. Visa rules change often and can differ by purpose of travel, port of entry and passport validity. Confirm the current requirement with the UAE embassy or official immigration site before you book.