Abu Dhabi Tourist Visa For Indian

The Abu Dhabi Tourist Visa For Indian is a single entry visa and permits the holder to visit the Emirate of Abu Dhabi for the period of the visa. The holder must get this visa prior to his arrival in Abu Dhabi. The visa can be obtained by filling out an application form and paying the applicable fee through a Visa Agent at one of the VFS Global Visa Application Centers located all over India or through a partner travel agency with Business Reservation Office (BRO) status. This visa is available for nationals not holding an ordinary passport, who wish to visit the UAE.

Many people move abroad and have their sights set one place: Abu Dhabi. A UAE tourist visa is not needed for those visiting the city of Abu Dhabi unless they are planning to work or live there. The UAE is a popular vacation destination for Indian tourists and you will find plenty of Indian restaurants, hotels, shops and other businesses all over the Emirate.

Many people move abroad and have their sights set one place: Abu Dhabi. A UAE tourist visa is not needed for those visiting the city of Abu Dhabi unless they are planning to work or live there. The UAE is a popular vacation destination for Indian tourists and you will find plenty of Indian restaurants, hotels, shops and other businesses all over the Emirate.

Visa Requirements for EOI (Abu Dhabi)

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Following selection item lists the all visa categories that one can apply. Select your desired visa type from the list given below, to get the detailed information.

Guidelines & Basic requirement for Submission of Visa Application

• Passport should have minimum 6 months validity.
• Minimum 2 blank (visa pages only) should be present in the passport.
• UAE residence visa should be valid at the time of applying.
• Applicants who are non-residents should have valid tourist visa of UAE.
• If applicant is having two valid passports they can apply Indian Visa only through the passport which has Valid UAE Residence Visa and travel stamps with valid pages.
• Reference cases of all categories may be requested for an interview by the office of Consulate General of India, Dubai once the passport is submitted.
• The Embassy/Consulate reserves the right to ask for additional documents. 
• Submission of application along with prescribed fee does not guarantee issuance of visa.
• Applicants are requested NOT to finalize their travel plans before their applications have been accepted by the Indian Visa Application Centre for issuing the required visa.
• An Indian visa is valid from the date of issue of the visa and not from the date of arrival in India.
• Please note that the validity of the visa and number of entries will depend on various factors and the Indian Mission’s decision is final.
• Non Residents of UAE from China, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Pakistan Origin cannot apply for any kind of visa.
• Pakistan Nationals are not eligible for Tourist Visa and Entry Visa (Holding either resident or a non-resident). They are eligible for Visit visa, Business visa, Medical visa, Conference visa.
• Applicants applying for any other visa including Tourist visa for a duration of more than 1 year will require prior approval from Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi.
• Applicant whose profession is related to media (e.g. Journalist, Cameraman, Editor, Advertising professionals etc.) and going for tourism purpose is required to submit the copy of their media card and NOC from the sponsor.
• For Student visa, Employment visa and Business visa for recruitment will require prior approval from the Consulate General of India, Dubai.
• For Minors (below 18 years) a NOC (No Objection Certificate) is required with proper content and it has to be signed by both parents. Parent’s signature should be the same as is in their respective passports.
• Person of Indian origin (Parents or previous nationality Indian) can apply only for Entry Visa along with parent’s passport copy or previous Indian passport copy and a copy of the surrender certificate of Indian Passport along with the application form.
• Applicants are requested NOT to finalize their travel plans before their applications have been accepted by the Indian Visa Application Centre for issuing the required visa.
• Submission of application along with prescribed fee does not guarantee issuance of visa.

For the submission of Visa applications

All PRO’s (applicant’s company PRO) submitting the application has to submit their PRO ID card copy and authorization letter issued from the company stating clearly that the company has appointed him as the PRO for submitting the visa application.
A letter from the applicant stating that their PRO will be submitting application/passport on their behalf, duly signed and dated by the applicant should be submitted along with the Indian Visa Application.
Applicant’s family member can submit the applications for the family if he/she is travelling along with the family.
It is mandatory for the Applicant to be present in the country i.e. UAE while submitting the passport for Indian visa.

• Reference cases of all category will be requested for an interview by the office of Embassy of India Abu Dhabi once the passport is submitted.
• As per the instructions from the Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi, with effective from 19/11/2014 onwards any Visa Applicant applying for visa such as Business Visa, Conference Visa Employment Visa, Entry Visa (Exhibitions, Sports and Trading), Recruitment Visa, the Invitation Letter should be an original Invitation Letter from India which is to be submitted along with the application.

Basic Requirements for Indian Visa Applications

• Properly filled up online application form with signature of the applicant –www.indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa.(Form Filling services are available in the BLS center)
• 2 recent Passport size photos(51mm x 51mm) not older than Three months, no uniform ,with white background , DARK DRESS and frontal view. Eyebrows should be visible. Ears, forehead chin to be completely visible. In case of locals wearing qandoura the background should be in light blue. Clarity of the photo is very important – Edited, blurred or unclear photos should not be accepted. (Photo services are available in the BLS center)
• Valid Passport in original with clear photocopy. Old passport needs to be carried, in case the valid UAE Resident visa on it along with the photocopy. (Photocopy services are available in the BLS center)
• GCC Nationals for all type of visa valid ID card copy (Emirates ID) issued by UAE is required. If no valid ID card copy, it is considered as reference category.
• Passport should have minimum 6 months validity.
• Minimum 2 blank (visa pages only) should be present in the passport.
• UAE residence visa should be valid at the time of applying.
• Applicants who are non-residents should have valid tourist visa of UAE.
• For Minors (below 18 years) a NOC (No Objection Certificate) is required with proper content and it has to be signed by both parents. Parent’s signature should be the same as is in their respective passports.
• BLS International offers “Other Services” for the Convenience of applicants at centers.