Application in the prescribed form (which may be downloaded from the Embassy's website) along with
(i) two recent passport size photographs,

(ii) passport in original with photocopies of its first five pages,

(iii) confirmed return air ticket in original with a photocopy, should be presented in person. Tourist visa is valid for 6 months with multiple entries.

Business Visa

Application in the prescribed from (which may be downloaded from the Embassy's website) supported by a letter from the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, authenticating the purpose of the visit and a letter of invitation received from the business firm or company in India, along with two passport sized photographs, passport in original and a photocopy of the first five pages should be submitted at the Embassy. The passport and resident visa should have at least six months validity.

Student Visa

Foreign Students are allowed to study in recognized graduate and post graduate level medical, para-medical, Engineering and Technical institutes in India. Foreign students intending to pursue regular academic courses in India should apply for STUDENT VISA.

Student Visa: Foreign Students seeking Student visa should apply in normal visa application form and produce following documents:-

Firm proof of admission to a recognized University/educational institution;

A letter of approval or No Objection Certificate from Ministry of Health Government of India (GOI) in case of admission to medical or para-medical courses and from Ministry of Human Resources Development (Department of Education) (GOI) in case of Engineering and Technical courses. This letter of approval can be obtained from the college/institute where admission has been confirmed.

Satisfactory evidence of financial support.

Travellers cheques for AED 4000/-

Provisional Student Visa: There might be some cases where the applicants do not have firm letters of admission from the college/institute because of the procedure which requires admission tests etc. Such students may apply for Provisional Student Visa on the basis of Provisional Admission Certificate issued by the University/institute.

Transit Visa

Are issued for a maximum period of 15-days with single/double entry facilities to bonafide transit passengers only.

Journalist Visa

Are issued to professional journalists and photographers. The applicants are required to contact on arrival in New Delhi, the External Publicity Division of the Ministry of External Affairs and in other places, the Office of the Government of India's Press Information Bureau.

Conference Visa

Are issued for attending conferences/seminars/meetings in India. A letter of invitation from the organizers of the conference is to be submitted alongwith the visa application. Delegates coming to attend conferences may combine tourism with attending conferences.

Employment Visa

Are issued to skilled and qualified professionals or persons who are engaged or appointed by companies, organizations, economic undertakings as technicians, technical experts, senior executives etc. Applicants are required to submit proof of contract / employment/ engagement of foreign nationals by the company or organization and a copy of the agreement of the company approved by the Government of India.

Pakistani Nationals

Pakistani nationals resident in the Emirates of Abu Dhabi may apply in quadruplicate (two originals and two photocopies in the prescribed application form), with four recent passport size photographs, the current and all previous passports, a photocopy of the first five pages of the current passport and documentary evidence as may be required. Visitor visa is granted to Pakistani nationals, who have blood relatives in India or other legitimate purpose, and should furnish documentary proof in support thereof. It should give a complete verifiable address of the relative in India. Application should be complete in all respects and should in particular, indicate port of arrival as well as details of previous visits to India, if any. The visa fee is Dhs. 3. Applications for business visas should be supported by a letter from the Chamber of Commerce & Industry/sponsor and invitations from companies in India.