India, July 1 -- The UAE Ambassador to India, Abdulnasser Alshaali, recently highlighted the country's expanded visa-on-arrival policy for Indian nationals, calling it a meaningful step toward strengthening people-to-people ties between the two nations. Speaking from New Delhi, he described the update as "a practical step that will make it easier for families to reconnect, professionals to collaborate, and businesses to grow across borders."

"As two dynamic and forward-looking nations, we are committed to building even stronger bridges between our people and economies," he added.

The revised policy, in effect since February 13, 2025, allows Indian passport holders with valid residence permits from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand,...