{"question":{"passport":"ARE","destination":"IND","entryDate":"2026-09-12"},"dateBasis":"reference-date","status":"conditional","headline":"Visa on arrival, 60 days","requirement":{"kind":"none","message":"No advance visa, you get one on arrival."},"stay":{"kind":"DAYS","maxDays":60,"ruleType":"RESETS_ON_EXIT","phrasing":"You may stay up to 60 days."},"conditions":[{"kind":"PORT_OF_ENTRY","text":"for UAE national at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Cochin, Calicut and Ahmedabad."},{"kind":"TRAVELLER_STATUS","text":"In case of UAE nationals, VoA will be available only to those who had earlier obtained e-Visa or regular sticker/paper Visa of India."},{"kind":"TRAVELLER_STATUS","text":"VoA is not available to the Citizens of Japan, Republic of Korea and UAE if the foreigner or either of his/her parents or grandparents (paternal/maternal) were born in, or were permanent residents of Pakistan."},{"kind":"DOCUMENT_CLASS","text":"VoA facility is not available to holders of Diplomatic/Official Passports."}],"caveat":null,"source":{"documentId":"boi-visa-free","url":"https://boi.gov.in/boi/contents/travelling-to-india/foreigners/visa-free-regime-visa-on-arrival","passage":"Visa-on-Arrival facility is available for the nationals of Japan, Republic of Korea and United Arab Emirates (UAE); who intends to visit India for a period not exceeding 60 days for Business, Tourism, Conference and Medical purposes … In case of UAE nationals, VoA will be available only to those who had earlier obtained e-Visa or regular sticker/paper Visa of India. … Visa-on-Arrival shall be valid up to 60 days with double-entry facility.","explanation":"The Bureau of Immigration names United Arab Emirates among the nationals eligible for the 60-day visa-on-arrival, but conditions it for UAE nationals on having earlier obtained an Indian e-Visa or regular visa, so the VoA is available only to UAE holders who meet that condition.","publisher":"BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION Ministry of Home Affairs Government of India … Copyright © Bureau of Immigration, 2026 All Rights Reserved."},"checkedAt":"2026-08-25","snapshotAsOf":"2026-09-10","dataVersion":"4f66864a7d4f8a08b6c8c7e446d7f16addcd9303","upcomingChange":null,"alternatives":[],"scope":{"covers":["recorded entry requirement","recorded stay allowance"],"notEstablished":["personal admission decision","work permission","residence rights","tax position","individual eligibility for every condition"],"passportType":"ordinary"}}