Indian Visa for Emirati Citizens

Indian electronic visas increased the number of overseas travelers visiting the country, especially from the Gulf. However, there is tremendous confusion and doubt about why people prefer an Indian e-Visa over a conventional visa. So, we'll help you get rid of all your doubts.

What is an Indian e-Visa?

An Indian electronic travel visa is a digital document that permits international citizens to enter India. The Indian government launched the Indian e-Visa in 2014. As of 2024, 171 countries can apply for an Indian e-Visa. The United Arab Emirates is one of the countries. There are 5 types of Indian e-Visas. Travelers can choose one according to their purpose of visit. Moreover, travelers can apply for an Indian e-Visa online. No need to visit embassies/consulates or other visa offices.

What is the Difference Between an Indian e-Visa and a Regular Visa?

What are the 5 Kinds of Indian e-Visa for Emirati Citizens?

Indian Tourist e-Visa

Indian Tourist e-Visa enables tourists to enter India as tourists. This e-Visa type can be used for tourism, visiting family & friends, short-term cooking or yoga classes, etc.

There are 3 kinds of Tourist e-Visas-

• 1-Month Tourist e-Visa
• 1-Year Tourist e-Visa
• 5-Year Tourist e-Visa

A 1-month tourist e-Visa is a short-term e-Visa with a validity of 30 days. Double entries and length of stay are permitted up to 30 days.

1-Year tourist e-Visa is the second one, with a validity of 365 days. Multiple entries and length of stay are permitted up to 90 days.

5-Year tourist e-Visa is the third one, with a validity of 5 years. Multiple entries and length of stay are permitted up to 90 days.

Indian Business e-Visa

Indian Business e-Visa enables Emirati business professionals to enter India for business purposes. This e-Visa type has a validity of 1 year. Multiple entries and length of stay are permitted up to 180 days.

Indian Medical e-Visa

Emirati citizens who wish to get treatments from India can choose an Indian Medical e-Visa. This has a validity of 60 days. Triple entries and 60 days of length of stay are permitted.

Indian Medical Applicant e-Visa

Indian Medical Attendant e-Visas are for those accompanying a patient with an Indian medical e-Visa. It has the same validity, number of entries, and duration of continuous stay. Nurses, close family, or friends can accompany the patients.

E-Conference Visa

E-conference visas are for those Emirati professionals who plan to visit India for discussions, conferences, webinars, etc. This e-Visa type has a validity of 30 days. Single entry and 30 days of continuous stay are allowed.

What are the Essential Requirements to Apply for an Indian e-Visa?

To apply for an Indian eVisa, there are a few requirements. Essential and additional data in digital format.

What are the Basic Documents Needed to Complete the Process?

• Scanned Passport Bio page - Any Format, 10 MB
• Digital Passport-size photo- Any Format, 10 MB
• Financial Proof- Bank statements, paychecks, etc. to prove you have enough funds to travel and stay in India.
• Valid Email Address - personal and active email address
• Debit/ Credit Card- For the payment of the application & visa fee

If you don’t have the specified file size, please contact us

What Additional Requirements Are Required to Apply for an Indian e-Visa?

The following additional documents are needed in addition to the ones listed above to obtain an Indian e-Visa for Emirati citizens,

• Business e-Visa - Business card, invitation letter of the Indian company, details of the Indian company
• Medical e-Visa- Treatment record, a letter from the Indian hospital, and a document from the Indian hospital (with complete details).
• Medical Attendant e-Visa- Escort permission letter, relationship proof, patient’s treatment record, and documents of the Indian hospital.
• E- Conference Visa- Conference invitation letter, Political Clearance, Event clearance.

How to Avoid Rejection of an Indian e-Visa?

First of all, being authentic and filling out accurate details can avoid so many complications. On the other hand, One should understand the reasons behind each rejection.

Here are the Some Reasons for Indian e-Visa Rejection

• Masking one's criminal history
• Not giving the complete name
• Multiple/redundant application
• Pakistani citizenship
• The inaccurate e-Visa type and intention
• Soon-to-expire passport
• Submission of official, diplomatic, and refugee passports instead of regular passports
• Insufficient money to Maintain Your Stay in India
• Blurred Face Photograph
• Unclear passport scan
• Information Inconsistency
• Wrong Home Country Reference
• Lost old passport:
• Wrong e-Medical Visa:
• Missing Letter from the Hospital for e-Medical Visa
• Missing business card & other documents

So, Be authentic & give the correct details while applying for an e-Visa for Emirati citizens. Also, learn more about why an Indian e-Visa is rejected to avoid any denial.

Frequently Asked Questions

As an Emirati Citizen can I get assistance from the Indian e-Visa Help Desk?

Of course, the Indian e-Visa Help Desk will assist you. Feel free to Contact Us

What are the Authorized Entry / Exit Points for Emirati citizens?

There are numerous entry/exit points. Travelers can enter through air & sea. But exit the country by rail, land, air, and sea. To update yourself visit the entry/exit immigration points list.

Where can I find the Application form for obtaining an Indian e-Visa for Emirati citizens?

Go to the Online Indian Visa to find the Application Form.

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Citizens of many countries including United States, Canada, France, New Zealand, Australia, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, Italy, Singapore, United Kingdom, are eligible for Indian Visa Online (eVisa India) including visiting beaches of India on tourist visa. Resident of over 180 countries quality for Indian Visa Online (eVisa India) as per Indian Visa Eligibility and apply the Indian Visa Online offered by the Government of India.