India, July 2 -- The UAE's envoy to Indiahas said the expanded visa-on-arrival policy for Indian nationals is a key milestone in advancing bilateral cooperation and people-to-people engagement between the two nations.

In February, 2025, the UAE announced it was expanding visa-on-arrival programme for Indian nationals to include those with valid residence permits from six additional countries.

Abdulnasser Alshaali, PhD, Ambassador of the UAE to India, told ANI: "The expansion of the UAE's visa-on-arrival programme for Indian nationals is a reflection of our enduring partnership with the Republic of India."

He said, "As two dynamic and forward-looking nations, we are committed to building even stronger bridges between our people and econ...