{"id":33324,"date":"2025-09-26T12:53:41","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T17:53:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/travelbeats\/?p=33324"},"modified":"2025-09-26T15:13:49","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T20:13:49","slug":"how-to-get-emirates-preapproved-visa-on-arrival-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/travelbeats\/how-to-get-emirates-preapproved-visa-on-arrival-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Emirates\u2019 Pre-approved Visa on Arrival for Dubai Stopover or Vacation: A Guide for Indians"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p><strong>Planning a trip to Dubai from USA or a Dubai stopover while flying to India this winter? This guide on the pre-approved visa-on-arrival in Dubai is exclusively for you. Since January 2024, Emirates Airlines \u2013 one of our partners for <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best flight deals to India and USA<\/a><\/span>&#8211; has been offering pre-approved visa on arrival service to eligible Indian nationals. With pre-arrival approval, Indian passport holders can skip visa-on-arrival formalities at Dubai International Airport during a peak travel season. <\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33330 size-full\" title=\"all about Emirates' pre-approved visa-on-arrival for Indians' Dubai travel \" src=\"https:\/\/blogbox.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Emirates-flight-tickets.jpg\" alt=\"Emirates cheap flight tickets, Indian Eagle best fare deals, Emirates' pre-approved visa on arrival, discount deals on Emirates flights USA\/India \" width=\"757\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogbox.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Emirates-flight-tickets.jpg 757w, https:\/\/blogbox.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Emirates-flight-tickets-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogbox.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Emirates-flight-tickets-640x389.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blogbox.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Emirates-flight-tickets-370x225.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 757px) 100vw, 757px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Difference between visa on arrival in Dubai and pre-approved visa on arrival<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Emirates Airlines\u2019 visa-on-arrival service in Dubai is not new for Indians having a valid US visa or Green Card. However, the pre-approved visa on arrival facility is more efficient and convenient. It simplifies and quickens the visa formalities on arrival at DXB Airport. If the Dubai Airport layover in your itinerary permits only a short city sightseeing tour, Emirates Airlines\u2019 pre-arrival approval enables faster visa processing so that you can spend more time in the city.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How to get Emirates\u2019 pre-approved visa on arrival for Dubai?<\/strong><strong style=\"font-size: 1em;\">\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>It is easy and simple. You can apply for it online only after booking <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/flights\/airline\/emirates-ek-deals\/\">Emirates flight tickets through Indian Eagle<\/a><\/span> or any other travel agency<\/strong>. Emirates Airlines\u2019 partnership with VFS Global Services facilitates the pre-approval process for eligible Indian passport holders. The UAE visa platform linked to Emirates.com outlines the requirements and clauses for you to obtain a 14-day single-entry visa on arrival.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Log on to Emirates.com and navigate to \u201cManage an existing booking\u201d on the portal.<\/li>\n<li>Enter your last name and booking reference number or e-ticket number to retrieve your booking details.<\/li>\n<li>Click the \u201cApply for a UAE Visa\u201d link<\/li>\n<li>You will be redirected to the UAE Visa application portal powered by VFS Global Services<\/li>\n<li>Fill out the application form and pay the visa fee online.<\/li>\n<li>Go to the pre-approved visa on arrival counter at Dubai Airport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Emirates\u2019 visa on arrival service fee for Indians<\/strong><strong style=\"font-size: 1em;\">\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<blockquote><p>A single-entry, 14-day visa on arrival costs USD 63 per traveler, as per the official website of Emirates Airlines. Eligible Indian nationals have to pay this UAE visa fee during the online pre-approval process (mentioned above).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><strong>Eligibility criteria for Emirates\u2019 pre-approved visa on arrival<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>You must be an Indian national<\/li>\n<li>You must have a valid US visa or Green Card, or a valid UK\/EU visa or residence permit with 6-month validity<\/li>\n<li>Your Indian passport must be valid for 6 months from the date of travel to the UAE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Don\u2019t just transit via Dubai; make it unforgettable with a budget-friendly <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DPAKXjkDzqI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dubai Stopover package<\/a><\/span> (watch this short video) customized by our destination experts. Call Indian Eagle\u2019s 24\/7 customer helpline +1800-615-3969 for unbeatable deals for Dubai Stopover and Emirates flights. <\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><strong>List of documents for UAE visa on arrival<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Passport Cover Page: A copy of the outer front cover of your Indian passport, featuring the country\u2019s name and national emblem (new mandatory requirement)<\/li>\n<li>Passport Biodata Page: A copy of the main page displaying your personal information and photograph<\/li>\n<li>Passport-size Photograph: A recent, high-resolution photo that meets standard visa specifications<\/li>\n<li>Flight Tickets: Confirmed booking for a return flight or onward journey to a third country<\/li>\n<li>Hotel Booking: Valid hotel stay reservation for the duration of your planned stay in Dubai or UAE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DPAKXjkDzqI\">Get an amazing Dubai Stopover for mini vacation for less<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning a trip to Dubai from USA or a Dubai stopover while flying to India this winter? 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