No, Dubai visas are not free for Indians. However, you can get a 48-hour transit visa for free. The general cost of a visa in Dubai varies from AED 300 to AED 500, with 5% additional charges, like VAT, on the visa fee. Dubai offers electronic visas or e-visas for Indians. You must apply for a visa for Dubai before 30 days of your trip. However, you have to meet the visa requirements to apply for a visa in Dubai. You must have a valid passport and a clean criminal record to apply for the visa.
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What are the different types of visas in Dubai and their fees?
The table below has a list of Dubai visas with their fees:
| Types of visas | Visa validity | Visa fees |
| 48-hour tourist visa | Around 14 days | Free of charge |
| 96-hour tourist visa | Around 30 days | AED 50 |
| Single/ multiple entry tourist visa | 30 to 60 days | AED 300 for (30 days) - AED 500 for (60 days) |
| Dubai Freelance visa | 60 to 120 days | AED 200 to AED 400 |
| Dubai student visa | 30 to 180 days | AED 200 TO AED 400 |
| Dubai residence visa | 60 days | AED 200 |
| Dubai work visa | 60 days | AED 200 |
Documents required to apply for Dubai Visas
The following are the documents required to apply for a Dubai visa:
- A six months valid passport
- Completely filled out visa application form
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of relationship with the sponsor
- Travel related documents
- 1 passport-sized picture taken recently
- Proof of previous travels
- A valid health or travel insurance
- Proof of having enough funds
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