United Arab Emirates visa for Indonesian citizens

What Indonesian citizens need to enter United Arab Emirates, with the official source for every fact.

eVisa

Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism lists, for this passport: "Tourist visa - 30 or 60 days validity with single or multiple entry".

Verified Oct 3, 2026 · Source: u.ae (opens in a new tab)

You may not need this visa at all

ICP issues a 14-day entry visa to nationals of India, Kenya, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines and South Africa, limited to ordinary passport holders and their family members who hold a valid visa or residence permit issued by the US, EU or UK (for Indians, also a US Green Card), or a valid residence permit issued by Japan, South Korea, Australia, Canada, Singapore or New Zealand. Applications are made through the ICP Smart Services website. The pre-entry validity period is 30 days, the stay is 14 days from the date of entry, and the visa can be extended only once and for the same duration. Fees are AED 100 issuance and AED 100 smart services. Dubai’s tourism department says Indian nationals with a US visit visa or green card, or a UK or EU residence or visit visa, can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days, and can apply once to extend their stay for an additional 14 days.

Verified Oct 3, 2026 · Source: icp.gov.ae (opens in a new tab)

The UAE government portal says GCC residents and their companions need to apply online for a visa and must obtain it before arriving in the UAE. The entry permit is valid for 30 days from the date of issue, the stay is 30 days from the date of entry, and the visa is extendable once for 30 days. GCC residency must be valid for at least 1 year from the arrival date, and the applicant’s profession must be on the list of professions approved for issuing the visa (subject to evaluation by the concerned authority).

Verified Oct 3, 2026 · Source: u.ae (opens in a new tab)

How to apply

When to start: Allow at least 2 days: that is the longest processing time the authority publishes.

What entry costs

Compulsory government charges only. Service fees and anything optional are excluded, which is what makes the figure comparable.

Yellow fever certificate

Arriving from Indonesia, no yellow fever certificate is required: WHO does not list Indonesia as a transmission risk. It can still be demanded if you have been in a risk country shortly before arriving.

Driving on a Indonesia license

Indonesia is party to the and United Arab Emirates to the 1949 Geneva Convention & 1968 Vienna Convention. They share none, so no treaty obliges United Arab Emirates to recognize an International Driving Permit issued in Indonesia.

Whether a permit is required alongside your national license is set by national road law, which we have not checked for this pair.

Verified Oct 3, 2026 · Source: treaties.un.org (opens in a new tab) · Convention on Road Traffic · archived copy Aug 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Other entry requirements

No official source states a rule on: proof of funds.

Full wording and sources of these rules: All United Arab Emirates entry requirements

The other way round

Emirati citizens travelling to Indonesia: Visa on arrival. Up to 30 days.

Compare this across every country

Each of these tables states one rule for all 199 destinations, with the government source behind every row. United Arab Emirates has a row in each.

All United Arab Emirates entry requirements · Everywhere Indonesian citizens can travel

Frequently asked questions

Do Indonesian citizens need a visa for United Arab Emirates?

Yes — an eVisa, applied for online before travelling. Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism lists, for this passport: "Tourist visa - 30 or 60 days validity with single or multiple entry".

How much does entering United Arab Emirates cost Indonesian citizens?

Single-entry tourist visa — 30 days: 200 AED. Compulsory government charges come to 235 AED.

How far in advance should Indonesian citizens apply?

Allow at least 2 days: that is the longest processing time the authority publishes.

Sources & verification

Something wrong or out of date? Tell us, with the official source