Do Emirati citizens need a visa for India?

What United Arab Emirates passport holders need to do

1. Bring a passport with enough validity and at least one blank page.
2. Have the visa fee ready, often in cash, plus passport photos if they are requested.
3. Carry proof of onward travel and accommodation to show the immigration officer.

United Arab Emirates is one of 3 passports in the “visa on arrival” group for India. See the full India visa requirements for every passport.

Other easy destinations in Asia for United Arab Emirates passport holders

India is one of 36 destinations in the “visa on arrival” group for the United Arab Emirates passport, which ranks #1 worldwide with a mobility score of 168. Of 49 destinations in Asia, 42 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

Destination	Requirement	Max stay
Armenia	Visa-free	180 days
Azerbaijan	Visa-free	90 days
Bahrain	Visa-free	–
Brunei	Visa-free	30 days
China	Visa-free	30 days
Georgia	Visa-free	90 days
Hong Kong	Visa-free	30 days
Iran	Visa-free	15 days
Israel	Visa-free	90 days
Japan	Visa-free	30 days
Jordan	Visa-free	90 days
Kazakhstan	Visa-free	30 days

All visa-free countries for the United Arab Emirates passport

India visa requirements for other passports

• United States e-Visa
• United Kingdom e-Visa
• Philippines e-Visa
• Nigeria Visa required
• Pakistan Visa required
• Canada e-Visa
• Australia e-Visa
• China Visa required
• Germany e-Visa
• France e-Visa