The UAE has expanded its visa-on-arrival programme for Indian nationals to include those with valid visas, residence permits or green cards from six new countries, reported Wam. 

 

These are Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.

 

With this move, all Indian citizens holding ordinary passports and valid visas, residence permits, or green cards from these countries will be granted visas upon arrival at all UAE entry points, said the report citing the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports, Security.

 

These are in addition to the previously eligible nations, namely the US, European Union and United Kingdom.

 

The new Federal Authority move highlights the strong relationship between the UAE and India.

 

This initiative aims to boost tourism, attract top talent, skilled workers and entrepreneurs, and further solidify the UAE's position as a leading global hub, stated the Wam report.

 

A six-month passport validity and payment of prescribed fees are required in accordance with the applicable regulations, it added.