Dubai Tourist Visa for Indians

Dubai Visa Passport Requirements for Indians

Check the passport validity, passport copy and personal details you should verify before applying for a Dubai tourist visa from India.

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Passport & travel documents

Passport Validity

at least

6

MONTHS

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What Passport Is Required for a Dubai Tourist Visa?

Direct answer

A Dubai tourist visa applicant generally needs a valid passport or travel document with at least six months' validity. A clear passport copy is also required for the tourist visa application.

6 Months
Validity

Dubai Visa Passport Requirements at a Glance

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6 Months Validity

Passport should be valid for at least six months.

02

Valid Passport

A current, valid passport or travel document.

03

Clear Passport Copy

A clear, complete copy of the bio/data page.

04

Correct Personal Details

Details that match your visa application.

Why this matters

05

Current Travel Document

The passport you currently hold and travel with.

How Many Months Passport Validity Is Required for a Dubai Visa?

6 Months

Minimum applicable validity

The applicable Dubai tourist visa requirement states that the passport or travel document should have at least six months' validity.

Today

6 Months

Passport Expiry

Which Passport Page Do I Need to Submit?

The passport copy should clearly show the information required for the application.

Passport Bio / Data Page

PHOTO

Name

Sample Name

Passport Number

X0000000

Date of Birth

01 Jan 1990

Nationality

Indian

Issue / Expiry Date

01 Jan 2021 – 01 Jan 2031

Demo data shown for illustration only

What Are the Dubai Visa Passport Copy Requirements?

✓Good Copy

• Clear
• Complete
• Readable
• No glare
• Important information visible

✕Problematic Copy

• Blurry
• Cropped
• Glare
• Missing information
• Poor resolution

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Do My Passport Details Need to Match My Visa Application?

Use the current passport details when completing the visa application and check that the information matches.

Passport

• Name
• Passport Number
• Date of Birth
• Nationality

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Application

• Name
• Passport Number
• Date of Birth
• Nationality

Details should be consistent

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Can I Apply for a Dubai Visa If My Passport Expires Soon?

If your passport does not meet the applicable six-month validity requirement, you should address the passport validity issue before submitting the visa application.

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Can I Apply With a Newly Renewed Indian Passport?

Use your current valid passport for the application and ensure that the application details match the new passport.

• ✓Current passport
• ✓Current passport number
• ✓Current expiry date
• ✓Current personal details

Can I Apply With a Damaged Passport?

A damaged passport may create travel or document-acceptance issues depending on the nature of the damage. If important information is damaged, obscured or unreadable, resolve the passport issue before applying where appropriate.

Dubai Visa Passport Requirements for Indian Citizens

Indian travellers applying for Dubai tourist visas should ensure that their passport meets the applicable UAE/Dubai visa requirements before submitting an application.

• ✓Valid Indian passport
• ✓At least six months' applicable validity
• ✓Clear passport copy
• ✓Correct passport information
• ✓Details matching the visa application

Passport and Photograph Requirements

Passport

• 6-month validity
• Clear copy
• Correct details

Photograph

• Personal photo
• Clear image
• Applicable specifications

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Do Passport Requirements Change for 30-Day and 60-Day Dubai Visas?

The passport requirement should be checked against the applicable visa product. Current GDRFA Dubai tourist visa services for single and multiple entry tourism state that the passport or travel document should have at least six months' validity.

30 Days

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60 Days

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Are Passport Requirements Different for Single and Multiple Entry?

The applicable passport requirements should be checked for the selected visa product. Current GDRFA Dubai tourist visa services for both single-entry and multiple-entry tourism state that the passport or travel document should have at least six months' validity.

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Does Express or Urgent Processing Change Passport Requirements?

Choosing Standard, Urgent or Express processing does not by itself change the underlying passport requirement. Applicants should meet the applicable requirements for the selected visa product.

3–5 days

Standard

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24–48 hrs

Urgent

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4–6 hrs

Express

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Dubai Visa Passport Checklist

Passport has at least 6 months' applicable validity

Current passport is being used

Passport copy is clear

Entire bio/data page is visible

Passport number is readable

Name is correct

Date of birth is correct

Nationality is correct

Expiry date is visible

No important information is cropped

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What If My Passport Does Not Meet the Requirements?

01

Check Expiry Date

02

Check Passport Copy Quality

03

Check Application Details

04

Resolve Passport Issues Before Applying Where Appropriate

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Dubai Visa Passport Requirements FAQs

How many months should my passport be valid for a Dubai visa?

The applicable requirement states that a passport should generally have at least six months' validity for a Dubai tourist visa application.

Is six months passport validity required for a Dubai tourist visa?

Yes. Current GDRFA Dubai tourist visa services state that the passport or travel document should have at least six months' validity.

Can I apply for a Dubai visa if my passport expires in less than six months?

If your passport doesn't meet the applicable six-month validity requirement, you should address the validity issue before applying.

Which passport page is required for a Dubai visa?

A clear copy of the passport bio/data page, showing your photo, name, passport number and validity dates, is generally required.

Do I need to submit a colour passport copy?

The passport copy should be clear, complete and readable, with all required information visible. Check our document checklist for full detail.

What happens if my passport copy is blurry?

A blurry, cropped or poor-resolution copy can create issues with your application. Submit a clear copy with no glare and all information visible.

Does my passport name need to match my visa application?

Yes. Use your current passport details when completing the application and check that the information is consistent.

Can I apply with a newly renewed Indian passport?

Yes. Use your current valid passport and make sure the application details match your new passport information.

Can I apply with a damaged passport?

This depends on the nature of the damage. If key information is obscured or unreadable, resolve the issue before applying where appropriate.

Are passport requirements different for a 30-day Dubai visa?

No. Current GDRFA tourist visa services state the same six-month validity requirement applies regardless of visa duration.

Are passport requirements different for a 60-day Dubai visa?

No. The passport requirement should still be checked against the applicable visa product, and generally follows the same six-month validity rule.

Are passport requirements different for Single Entry?

No. Current GDRFA tourist visa services for single-entry tourism also state the six-month validity requirement.

Are passport requirements different for Multiple Entry?

No. The same applicable passport requirements apply to multiple-entry tourism visa services.

Do Express and Urgent visas have different passport requirements?

No. Choosing Standard, Urgent or Express processing does not by itself change the underlying passport requirement.

What should I do if my passport does not meet the requirements?

Check the expiry date, passport copy quality and application details, and resolve any passport issues before applying where appropriate.

What documents are needed along with my passport?

Additional documents such as a personal photo and other applicable materials may be required. See our full document checklist for detail.

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