The UAE Cabinet has approved a law extending
the visa-on-arrival program to Indian passports holders with a valid residency
visa issued by the United Kingdom or an EU Member State. The effective day of
the new law is yet to be confirmed.
Background
Currently,
Indian nationals can benefit from a 14-day single-entry visa-on-arrival if
they have a United States visa or Green Card with a minimum validity of six
months from the day of intended entry to the UAE.
What This Means for Foreign Nationals
Indian nationals travelling to the UAE and holding a valid UK or EU residency
visa may soon benefit from entry without a pre-arranged visa.
This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions,
please contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at
Fragomen or send an email to mideast@fragomen.com.
United Arab Emirates: Visitor Visas-On-Arrival Conditions Further Relaxed for Indian Nationals
The UAE Cabinet has approved a law extending the visa-on-arrival program to Indian passports holders with a valid residency visa issued by the United Kingdom or an EU Member State.