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Last updated 10 September 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)

Study, training, qualification visa in United Arab Emirates for Indian citizens

Study, training, qualification visa — what you need to know

Allows entry to the UAE for short-term education, training or professional development programs.

Features

  • The visa does not grant the right to work in the UAE

  • Intended only for short-term study, traineeships, retraining or professional development programmes

  • The sponsor or host must be a licensed academic, educational or research institution

  • Application process: admission or invitation to the programme → application submitted by the host institution → issuance of the electronic visa → entry into the UAE → participation in the programme

Benefits

  • Documents required before entry into the UAE are processed electronically

  • Standard service processing time — 48 hours

  • A programme duration of up to 180 days can be selected

  • A student residence permit and Emirates ID are not required for a short-term programme

Eligible individuals:

  • Student
  • Intern

How does this visa work?

There are several options for the length of stay that affect the cost and duration of the visa extension.

sand time

Don’t postpone the application

The visa is processed from 3 days to 5 days. Many people contact us 3–5 days before their trip, so start the process in advance

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How can you prove the basis for the visa?

They clarify the purpose of the visit and future activities in the country

What must be prepared?

Basic package — always required, regardless of the application conditions

Are you eligible for this visa?

  • Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.

  • Sufficient means to support oneself and their dependents for the duration of their stay in the country.

  • The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of the country.

  • Insurance policy for the entire period of stay, meeting the minimum mandatory or recommended requirements for the country.

Official visa information

English international

Type of visa

Visit visa

Category

Study, training, qualification visa