I am planning five nights in Dubai in November, flying from Mumbai with a hotel booking and return ticket, and several agents say the airline or hotel must sponsor the application. I feel unsure who may lawfully submit it, so I want to check my Indian passport, residence status, purpose and intended stay through an authorised channel before sharing documents.
Identify the route from passport, residence status, purpose, length and any sponsor or carrier arrangement, then confirm who is authorised to submit it. Ask the airline, hotel or named official channel for the current checklist and keep passport, photo, accommodation, return flight and sponsor details consistent; verify the domain before uploading or paying. Agent handling does not change the underlying entry conditions, and availability, fees and processing can change. Use the UAE government information for the final check: https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id.