Visa guides · Indian passport holders
Gulf visas for Indians
Which visa you need for each Gulf country — whether you live in India, elsewhere in the Gulf, or abroad — with documents, refusal reasons and transparent fees.
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UAE visa
Most Indian passport holders need a UAE tourist visa (30 or 60 days) arranged before they fly; it arrives as a PDF by e-mail. If you hold a valid US visa or Green Card, a UK or EU visa or residence — and under recent rules a visa or residence from Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore or South Korea — you can usually get a visa on arrival instead. Residents of other GCC countries can usually apply for a UAE e-visa for GCC residents.
Read the UAE guide
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Saudi Arabia visa
Indian passport holders who live in a GCC country, or hold a valid US, UK or Schengen visa or residence, are usually eligible for the Saudi tourist e-visa. Everyone else usually applies for a tourist visa through a Saudi visa centre, with fingerprints taken in person. Relatives living in Saudi Arabia can sponsor a family visit visa. Going for Umrah? That has its own route — use our Saudi Visa Checker.
Read the Saudi Arabia guide
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Qatar visa
Indian passport holders have usually been able to enter Qatar without a visa for up to 30 days, if they meet the conditions checked at the airport: a passport valid for 6 months, a confirmed return ticket and a hotel booking, usually through Discover Qatar. If you are staying with family, or want certainty before boarding, a Hayya tourist e-visa arranged in advance is the alternative.
Read the Qatar guide
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Oman visa
Most Indian passport holders use an Oman tourist e-visa (10 or 30 days) arranged before they fly on the Royal Oman Police system. If you live in another GCC country, or hold a valid US, UK, Schengen, Canada, Australia or Japan visa or residence, you may qualify for an unsponsored e-visa or a visa on arrival. Driving in from the UAE? Border rules and fees apply at the crossing.
Read the Oman guide
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Bahrain visa
Most Indian passport holders apply for a Bahrain e-visa (14 or 30 days) before they fly. Residents of other GCC countries, and holders of a valid US, UK, Schengen or Canada visa or residence, may qualify for a visa on arrival — including at the King Fahd Causeway for those driving from Saudi Arabia.
Read the Bahrain guide
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Kuwait visa
Indian passport holders need a Kuwait visa arranged before travel. The usual options are a tourist visa, a family visit visa sponsored by a relative who lives in Kuwait, or a business visit visa. Kuwait has changed its visit visa rules recently, so we confirm the current requirements in writing before you pay.
Read the Kuwait guide
Visa desk fees
| Destination | Government & visa charges | Our service fee | Typical timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAE30 days, single entry | ₹7,000 | ₹1,180 | Stated at quote |
| QatarTourist, 30-day stay | ₹900 | ₹1,475 | Stated at quote |
| Oman10 days, single entry | ₹1,650 | ₹2,348 | Stated at quote |
| Egypt30 days, single entry | ₹2,950 | ₹1,416 | Stated at quote |
| UzbekistanTourist, 30-day stay | ₹2,150 | ₹1,062 | Stated at quote |
| Azerbaijan30 days, single entry | ₹2,950 | ₹2,360 | Stated at quote |
| RussiaTourist, up to 30 days | ₹6,650 | ₹4,720 | Stated at quote |
Indicative per person, for the visa type shown. Your written quote confirms the exact amount before you pay. Destinations not listed are quoted on request.
Planning a ziyarat trip to Jordan, Egypt, Uzbekistan or Türkiye? See our ziyarat visa guides. Visa fees explained. Already applied? Check your visa status for the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain or Kuwait.
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