India e-Visa for UAE Citizens
A short route through the decision: say why you are going, read what that costs on the price menu, note the timing and gather the papers. One Business price on the menu is set specifically for the UAE, and it is marked so you can spot it quickly.
Planning information only. Eligibility is not assessed and no outcome is promised.
If this is your trip, read this category
If you are going for
A holiday, sightseeing or a visit to friends or relatives
Read
Tourist e-VisaShort courses and short-term volunteering add a letter from the course provider or voluntary organization.
If you are going for
Meetings, trade fairs, conferences, seminars or workshops
Read
Business e-VisaMeeting invitation letters are optional, if applicable. Conferences, seminars and workshops list an organizer's invitation.
If you are going for
A consultation, treatment or follow-up care
Read
Medical e-VisaA hospital or treatment-institution letter is listed. Accompanying a patient may need a different visa category.
The price menu
Published website service prices in USD, shown as Regular / Express. The Business e-Visa for 1 year carries a price set for the UAE; the standard price is shown under it for comparison. The other four lines follow the standard list.
- Tourist e-Visa · 30 daysUSD 85 / USD 105
- Tourist e-Visa · 1 yearUSD 140 / USD 180
- Tourist e-Visa · 5 yearsUSD 400 / USD 500
- Business e-Visa · 1 yearUSD 595 / USD 695
UAE priceStandard: USD 300 / USD 400
- Medical e-Visa · 60 daysUSD 220 / USD 250
Speed or saving
Two speeds, one estimate each.
- Regular
- 4–5 working days
- The lower-priced speed.
- Express
- 2–3 working days
- The higher-priced speed, on every line of the menu.
Estimates only. Approval and delivery dates are not guaranteed.
Your paperwork pass
Always packed
- Scan of the passport bio-data page
- Recent color photograph (photograph requirements may vary, so check the current specifications before applying)
Packed when listed
A purpose letter or invitation, only for the purposes above that name one.
Before you commit to dates
- The category matches the reason for the trip.
- You have noted the menu line for your option and speed.
- The estimate fits before your travel dates.
- Names, passport details and dates agree everywhere.
Ready to apply?
UAE Passport Holder FAQs
Why does one Business line show a UAE price?
The website lists a price set for the UAE on the Business e-Visa for 1 year, and the menu marks it. No reason for the difference is given, and the standard price is shown beneath it. The fees page lists the same figures.
Which category do I read if my trip has two aims?
Read the category for the aim that matters most, then check current guidance carefully instead of guessing about the rest. The visa options page sets the categories side by side.
Is the faster speed always the better deal?
Only when time is short. Express carries the 2–3 working-day estimate and the higher price, while Regular carries 4–5 working days. Neither estimate is a guarantee of approval or delivery.
What belongs in every pack of papers?
The passport bio-data scan and a recent color photograph. Your purpose may add a letter, which the requirements guide explains. The guide is general, and conditions can change.
What should UAE passport holders have ready before applying for an India eVisa?
Choose the category and service level that match your trip, then have your passport details, a recent photograph, your travel dates and any supporting documents ready, so you can enter every detail exactly as it appears in your documents.