Indian Tourists Face Increased Dubai Visa Rejections Under Stricter UAE Rules

New visa regulations require detailed documentation and financial proof, leading to higher rejection rates and financial losses for travelers.

Indian tourists now face a 5-6% daily rejection rate for Dubai tourist visas, a sharp increase from the previous 1-2% approval rate.
The UAE's updated visa requirements mandate proof of hotel bookings, return flight tickets, and financial documents, including a bank balance of at least ₹50,000 and a PAN card.
Travelers staying with relatives must provide additional documentation, such as the host's Emirates ID, rental agreement, and residence visa copy.
Rejected visa applications have caused significant financial losses for travelers, including non-refundable visa fees, flight tickets, and hotel bookings.
Travel agents report growing confusion and frustration among applicants, advising stricter adherence to the new rules to avoid rejections.