Emirates introduces pre-approved visas for Indians travelling to Dubai. Here's how

Emirates has forged an exclusive partnership with VFS Global to introduce a pre-approved visa on arrival facility in Dubai for Indian passport holders. The collaboration, set to streamline arrival processes for Emirates customers, promises a hassle-free entry into Dubai.

Announcing the partnership via X, Emirates revealed that the pre-approved visa on arrival is tailored for Indian passport holders who have booked their travel with the airline. This initiative, fulfilled by the Dubai Visa Processing Centre (DVPC), issues a 14-day single entry visa, enabling travellers to skip queues upon arriving in Dubai.

“We’ve partnered with VFS Global to introduce a pre-approved visa on arrival facility for Indian passport holders who have booked their travel with us. The new process will help customers skip queues when arriving in Dubai,” Emirates tweeted.
The streamlined process is simple: Emirates customers can secure their flights through emirates.com or their preferred travel agent. Upon retrieving their booking on emirates.com, customers can seamlessly navigate to the 'apply for a UAE visa' link.

This redirects them to the online UAE Visa application site powered by VFS Global Services. Here, the requirements, terms, and conditions are outlined, facilitating a smooth visa application process.

This service is exclusively available to Indian passport holders possessing a valid six-month visa for the US, US Green Card, EU Residency, or UK Residency. The General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs retains discretion over visa issuance.