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India visa from the UAE
Indian e-visas and visa help for non-Indian nationals in the UAE, including spouses and friends travelling to India with family.
Enquire nowFor everyone travelling to India who isn't Indian
Many UAE families travel to India with a spouse, friend or colleague who holds another passport. Most nationalities can apply for an Indian e-visa online for tourism, business or medical visits; some need a regular visa.
We confirm the right visa, prepare the application and plan the trip with our own offices in India.
e-Tourist visa
For holidays and visiting family or friends. Available for 30 days or for one or five years, depending on nationality.
e-Business visa
For meetings, trade visits and conferences.
e-Medical visa
For treatment in India, with an e-Medical Attendant visa for companions.
Regular visa
For nationalities not eligible for the e-visa, or for purposes it doesn't cover, applied for through India's visa service centres in the UAE.
OCI guidance
For eligible foreign spouses of Indian citizens and people of Indian origin, Overseas Citizenship of India means no visa for life. We explain the route.
Timing
Apply for an e-visa at least four days before arrival; you can apply up to 120 days ahead.
How it works
How we file your India visa
Route
e-visa, regular visa or OCI, confirmed for your passport.
Application
Form completed and photo and passport scan checked.
Submission
Filed online or at the visa service centre.
Approval
Electronic travel authorisation emailed, or passport returned.
Checklist
Typical documents
Some nationalities, and people of certain origins, can't use the e-visa and need a regular visa. We check before you apply.
- Passport scan, valid for at least six months from arrival, with two blank pages
- Recent photograph on a white background
- UAE residence visa (for applications from the UAE)
- Return or onward flight booking
- Address in India: hotel or host details
- Business visas: invitation letter from the Indian company and your business card
- Medical visas: letter from the hospital in India
- Spouses of Indian citizens: marriage certificate and spouse's passport
Why ATE
Why apply with ATE
Apply at least a week before travel, and earlier for regular visas.
Enquire now- 01Offices across India
- 02Trips to India planned end to end
After you apply
What happens next
Most e-visas are decided within a few working days. Approval arrives by email as an electronic travel authorisation; print it and carry it with your passport.
On arrival in India, your fingerprints and photograph are taken at immigration. Arrive at one of the designated airports or seaports for e-visa holders; all major airports, including Kochi, Trivandrum, Calicut, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Mumbai, are on the list.
Planning a trip across India? Our own offices in Kerala and South India arrange hotels, drivers and holidays for the whole family.
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FAQ's
Questions, answered
Everything you might want to know before you get in touch. Can't find it here? Ask us directly.
Can my non-Indian spouse get an Indian e-visa?
Most nationalities can. Spouses of Indian citizens may also be eligible for OCI, which removes the need for a visa. We confirm for your spouse's passport.
How long does an Indian e-visa take?
Usually a few working days. Apply at least four days before arrival; we recommend a week.
Do OCI cardholders need an Indian visa?
No. OCI gives lifelong visa-free travel to India. Carry your OCI card with your current passport.
Which airports accept the Indian e-visa?
All major Indian international airports, including Kochi, Trivandrum, Calicut, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Mumbai.
Shall we begin?
Your departure from the ordinary begins here
Tell us where you'd like to go, or what your business needs. A consultant from our Dubai office will be in touch within one business day.
- Call us
- +971 55 5582 124
- travel@ateuae.ae
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