🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates work visas for Indians 2026
Last verified: August 31, 2026
Indians moving to United Arab Emirates from India have 2 main visa routes: Employment Residence Visa and Golden Visa (10-year). The fastest is the Employment Residence Visa at 2–4 weeks. 1 of them needs no job offer. Every requirement below links to the official government source.
Just visiting? United Arab Emirates tourist visa for Indians covers tourism, family visits, conferences and business trips.
Compare United Arab Emirates visas for Indians: cost, processing time, and requirements
| Visa | Processing | Gov. fee | Job offer | Family | PR path |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment Residence Visawork | 2–4 weeks | — | Required | Yes | No |
| Golden Visa (10-year)work | 4–12 weeks | $1,300 | Not required | Yes | Yes |
United Arab Emirates visa guides for Indians
Employment Residence Visa
workEmployer-sponsored 2-year renewable residence visa. The employer runs the whole process — MOHRE work permit, entry permit, medical, Emirates ID, residence stamping — and by law bears all visa costs, including health insurance. No statutory minimum salary; typical end-to-end time is 2–4 weeks from signed offer.
Golden Visa (10-year)
work10-year self-sponsored residence for investors and skilled professionals. Main routes: AED 2M in property (since Feb 2026 a mortgaged property's full value counts), an AED 2M bank deposit, or a basic salary of AED 30,000/month with a bachelor's degree and UAE employment contract. Government fees roughly AED 4,700–10,100.
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- Can India citizens move to United Arab Emirates?
- Yes. India citizens have 2 main routes into United Arab Emirates: the Employment Residence Visa and the Golden Visa (10-year). Each has its own requirements, fees, and processing time, compared on this page.
- What is the fastest United Arab Emirates visa for Indians?
- The Employment Residence Visa typically processes in 2–4 weeks, the shortest of the 2 routes we track. Add time for gathering documents, translations, and apostilles.
- Can Indians move to United Arab Emirates without a job offer?
- Yes. The Golden Visa (10-year) does not require a job offer from a United Arab Emirates employer.
- What is the cheapest United Arab Emirates visa for Indians?
- The Golden Visa (10-year) has the lowest government fee at about $1,300. Translations, apostilles, insurance, and courier costs come on top of every route.
- Which United Arab Emirates visas let Indians bring family?
- The Employment Residence Visa and the Golden Visa (10-year) allow accompanying family members with additional documentation.
- Which United Arab Emirates visas lead to permanent residency for Indians?
- The Golden Visa (10-year) offers a path to permanent residency after the qualifying period.
- How much does a United Arab Emirates work visa cost for Indians?
- Government fees for Indians are about $1,300 for the Golden Visa (10-year) (USD equivalents). Translations, apostilles, medicals, insurance, and courier costs come on top of every route.
- How long does a United Arab Emirates work visa take for Indians?
- Typical processing is 2–4 weeks for the Employment Residence Visa and 4–12 weeks for the Golden Visa (10-year), counted from the date you apply. Add time for gathering documents.