🧳 India to United Arab Emirates: visa, money, time & plugs
Planning a trip to United Arab Emirates on a India passport? Here is the visa rule for your trip, today's exchange rate, the time difference, plugs, safety level and local tips. Change the countries to plan another trip.
India to United Arab Emirates at a glance
- Visa: eVisa needed – An eVisa is a visa you apply for online before you travel.
- Money: UAE dirham (AED)
- Time: United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi) is 1.5 hours behind India (New Delhi) right now.
- Plugs: Yes, bring an adapter: United Arab Emirates uses plug type G, and India uses C, D, M.
- Voltage: Voltage is similar (230 V at home, 230 V in United Arab Emirates).
- Driving: on the right
- Emergency: 999 police · 998 ambulance · 997 fire
- Tipping: 10–15% in restaurants if no service charge; small tips for drivers and porters.
- Best time: Nov–Mar – sunny, warm and comfortable
Visa rule updated 17 February 2026.
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India to United Arab Emirates – questions
Do India passport holders need a visa for United Arab Emirates?
eVisa needed. An eVisa is a visa you apply for online before you travel. (Visa data updated 17 February 2026.)
What currency is used in United Arab Emirates?
The UAE dirham (AED). Use the converter on this page to see today's rate against your Indian rupee.
What is the time difference between India and United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi) is 1.5 hours behind India (New Delhi) right now.
Do I need a plug adapter in United Arab Emirates?
Yes, bring an adapter: United Arab Emirates uses plug type G, and India uses C, D, M. Voltage is similar (230 V at home, 230 V in United Arab Emirates).
Which side of the road do they drive on in United Arab Emirates?
On the right.
What is the emergency number in United Arab Emirates?
999 police · 998 ambulance · 997 fire.
When is the best time to visit United Arab Emirates?
Nov–Mar – sunny, warm and comfortable.
What is the U.S. travel advisory level for United Arab Emirates?
Level 3: Reconsider Travel (U.S. Department of State, updated 29 Aug 2026). U.S. advice: Reconsider travel to United Arab Emirates because of terrorism and armed conflict.
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Visa data: Passport Index Data (MIT licence), updated 17 February 2026. Travel advisories: U.S. Department of State (public domain). Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API. Official sites: Wikidata (CC0) and government websites. Country facts: RoamSun country guides.