Emirates Introduces Visa On Arrival Facility for Indian Passport Holders
- New initiative enables eligible Emirates customers to skip the Visa-On-Arrival queue in Dubai
- Service exclusive to Indian passport holders who have booked their travel on Emirates with a valid six-month visa for US, EU or UK Residency
(IN SHORT) Emirates has partnered with VFS Global to offer a pre-approved visa on arrival service for Indian passport holders who have booked their flights with the airline. This service provides a 14-day single entry visa for Indian travelers, simplifying their arrival in Dubai. Customers can apply for the UAE visa through the Emirates website or their travel agent. To be eligible, Indian passport holders must have a valid six-month visa for the US, US Green Card, EU Residency, or UK Residency. Dubai is a popular destination for Indian travelers, and this initiative aims to enhance their experience when visiting the city.
(PRESS RELEASE) Dubai, UAE, 2024-Feb-2 — /Travel PR News/ —Emirates has exclusively partnered with VFS Global to introduce a pre-approved visa on arrival facility for Indian passport holders who have booked their travel with the airline. Fulfilled by Dubai Visa Processing Centre* (DVPC) and issued as a 14-day single entry visa, the new initiative will enable Emirates customers to skip queues when arriving in Dubai, simplifying their arrival formalities by breezing through customs before heading out to visit the city.
Emirates customers can book their flights through emirates.com or through their preferred travel agent. After retrieving their booking through ‘Manage an existing booking’ on emirates.com, customers should click on the ‘apply for a UAE visa’ link. They will be redirected to the online UAE Visa application site powered by VFS Global Services, which sets out the requirements, terms and conditions to facilitate the visa application process. For additional information visit https://www.emirates.com/ae/english/before-you-fly/visa-passport-information/uae-visa-information/
The service is exclusively available to Indian passport holders who have a valid six-month visa for the US, US Green Card, EU Residency, or UK Residency. The issuance of visas remains at the absolute discretion of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs.
Dubai remains a first-choice destination Indian travellers, with an array of attractions and accommodation options that meet every taste, age and budget. It’s also home to a vibrant Indian community that frequently welcomes family and friends from India and around the world. According to Dubai Tourism statistics, Dubai welcomed 2 million overnight visitors from India between January to October 2023.
Emirates currently serves nine destinations in India with 167 weekly flights, connecting travellers to Dubai and onwards to a global network of more than 140 destinations. The airline’s network in India includes Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Thiruvananthapuram.
*Dubai Visa Processing Centre (DVPC), is VFS Global’ s exclusive facility designated by Emirates Airline and the Government of Dubai to process UAE visas via its online portal linked to www.emirates.com.
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