Dubai, Aug 11: Abu Dhabi has launched a special programme offering free UAE entry visas to eligible Indian tourists who book qualifying holiday packages in the emirate.
The initiative, launched by Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism, will remain in effect from August 1 to October 31, according to a report by Gulf News.
The offer is available to Indian passport holders travelling from India who make bookings through select travel partners or online travel agencies approved by Abu Dhabi’s tourism authorities.
To qualify, travellers must book a package that includes at least three consecutive nights at an Abu Dhabi hotel along with a return flight from India.
Under the programme, Abu Dhabi’s tourism department will bear the full cost of the UAE entry visa for eligible bookings. Travellers cannot apply for the visa waiver independently and must make their reservations through participating travel partners or approved online travel agencies.
A standard 30-day UAE tourist visa generally costs around AED 252 (approximately Rs 6,500), making the offer a significant saving for eligible visitors.
The initiative comes as India remains a key international tourism market for Abu Dhabi, with the emirate looking to strengthen air connectivity, travel trade partnerships and tourism opportunities for Indian visitors.
