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  1. Tourist visa

    The multiple entry 5-year tourist visa enables tourists to enter the UAE multiple times on self-sponsorship and remain in the country for 90 days on each visit, and can be extended for further 90 days. This type of tourist visa can be issued for all nationalities. To obtain this visa, the applicant must have: proof of stay (hotel/residential ...

  2. UAE visa rules: all you need to know about the 60-day visa for tourists

    The new UAE visa rules that came into effect on October 3 allow holidaymakers to stay for 60 days at a time. The decision to make all entry visas valid for 60 days from the date of issue ― double the previous allowance ― is one of a series of visa changes that were approved by the Cabinet in April.. Previously, there was no specific visa for tourists and those wishing to visit the UAE ...

  3. UAE rolls out new visa scheme; rules, guidelines laid out for unified

    This includes more than 15 types of visas, such as tourist entry visas, golden and green residencies, and entry permits for truck drivers through land ports, those covering neighbouring countries ...

  4. UAE visit visa: Tourists can now extend their stay from within the

    The Emirates has implemented several changes in its entry permit procedures since October 2022. Tourists in the UAE on a 30 or 60 days visit visa can extend their stay within the country by ...

  5. New UAE Visa Rules 2024: Everything You Need to Know ...

    The UAE has implemented a one-time 30-day visa extension for travellers on 90-day visit visas, allowing for a total extension of up to 90 days. Moreover, all types of tourist visas can now be extended for 30 more days from within the country. The fee for each extension is AED 600 (USD 163).

  6. UAE: No visit visa extensions without exiting country; here's

    UAE: No visit visa extension without exiting the country, say travel agents UAE: Visitors scramble for tickets to neighbouring countries following visit visa rule change UAE visa cancellation: 3 ...

  7. Visiting the UAE? Here are 11 types of entry visas for visitors and

    11 types of Entry Visas were announced by the UAE government on April 18, 2022 as part of a new 'Entry and Residence Scheme'. The visa scheme is expected to come into effect from September ...

  8. Visiting the UAE? Here are the types of entry visas issued

    New rules governing the visa residency system streamline how visitors can enter the UAE. From September 5, the Emirates will have 10 different types of visit and tourist visas ― catering for everything from tourists coming to see the Burj Khalifa to people wanting to seek out business opportunities.. The biggest overhaul of the visa residency system in years, announced by the Cabinet in ...

  9. Five things you should know about the new UAE visa laws

    Changes to the Tourist Visa Duration The New Visa Scheme has also amended the previous tourist visa rule, allowing individuals with a standard short-term tourist visa to remain in the UAE for 60 ...

  10. Issuance of a Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa (Valid for 5years)

    It is a service under which a multi-entry (5-year) tourist visa is granted, allowing its holder to stay in the country for a period of (90) days, which can be extended once for a similar period. Issuing a tourist visa requires performing the following steps:

  11. Issuance of a single-entry tourist visa

    - 30-day tourist visa fee: AED 200. - 60-day tourist visa fee: AED 300. - In addition to value added tax (5%). - Security deposit: There is no security deposit amount on this type of visa - Additional fees (if the sponsored person is inside UAE): Knowledge dirham: AED 10. Innovation Dirham: AED 10. Fee inside UAE: 500 dirhams. Note: Total ...

  12. Who is eligible for UAE's five-year multiple-entry tourist visa and how

    The UAE began issuing five-year multiple-entry visas in 2021, giving tourists more flexibility when visiting the Emirates. Since March, families visiting the UAE can now apply for the five-year multiple-entry visa as a group.. Before then, each family member needed to apply separately, submitting the same set of documents for each person.

  13. Issuing a multi-entry tourist visa (5 years)

    30-day visit visa fee: AED300 60-day visit visa fee: AED500 90-day visitor visa fee: AED700 Plus VAT (5%). Financial guarantees: Guarantee amount: AED2000 Warranty service fee: AED20 ... Please note that GDRFA Dubai do not manage external websites linked from GDRFA Dubai website, therefore in some situations, the external website might open in ...

  14. UAE changes entry rule for 90-day tourist visa holders

    The UAE has changed the entry rule for 90-day tourist visa holders, allowing them to enter the country more than once. The new entry rule for holders of the regular 90-day tourist visa was announced by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP). Previously, holders of the regular 90-day tourist visa were ...

  15. Travel Requirements for the UAE

    A tourist wishing to visit the UAE can apply for a tourist visa through the electronic channels of official and private agencies, after fulfilling the requirements for obtaining the entry visa. You can learn about the requirements for entering the UAE and the procedures regarding COVID-19 tests through the websites of the airlines, which are ...

  16. The 11 visit visas you need to know about

    The 11 visit visas you need to know about Single-entry tourist visit visa. Visiting Dubai as a tourist is super straightforward, and you're granted entry for up to either 30 or 60 days depending on what you choose.. All you'll need to do is supply a personal photo, a copy of your passport and to pay a tourist visa fee of either Dhs200 for a 30-day stay, or Dhs300 for a 60-day stay.

  17. Dubai Visa Guide

    A passport or travel document, valid for no less than 6 months. Valid health insurance. A national identity card in the case of certain nationalities. A travel ticket showing an onward journey, and in the case of transit visas, this should be within 96 hours of arriving in Dubai. For GCC residents, a copy of your residence permit.

  18. New 'Grand Visa' Will Allow Tourists To Easily Visit These 6 ...

    Americans enjoy visa-free entry to the UAE, Oman, or Qatar, but entry and stay regulations differ: landing in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or any UAE hub grants them a 30-day stay, and the same goes for Qatar.

  19. No More UAE Tourist Visas For Persons Under 40 Years

    The statement added that the UAE has stopped issuing tourist visas to persons under the age of 40 years, "except for those applying for family visas.". "The Nigerian Mission in Dubai has ...

  20. New Rules for Dubai Visit Visa for Indian 2024: Comprehensive Guide [2024]

    The new visa rules for Dubai in 2024 outline that the validity of the Dubai visit visa has been increased to 60 days from 30 days. A new five-year multi-entry tourist visa is available for stays up to 90 days without a sponsor. There are also a few changes in the visa requirements.

  21. Nigeria, UAE face-off settled, visa issuance begins soon

    The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, says the visa face-off between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates has been settled. As such, he said the UAE government would ...

  22. Extending a tourist visa for a single or multiple trips

    1. Log in to the smart services system through (UAE Pass or username). 2. Search for the service to be applied for. 3. Fill in the application data, where applicable. 4. Pay the service fee (if any). Amer Service Center: 1. Visit the nearest Customer Happiness Center. 2. Get the automated turn ticket and wait. 3.

  23. Eid Al Adha 2024: Visa-free countries for UAE residents revealed

    The majority of travellers are on the hunt for short-haul, hassle-free visa destinations. Image: Shutterstock UAE residents can expect a five-day long weekend on account of Eid Al Adha 2024, predicted to start on June 17th. Following recent trends, travel rates are on the rise during this period ...

  24. FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces New Actions to Secure the Border

    Border officials have seized more fentanyl at ports of entry in the last two years than the past five years combined, and the President has added 40 drug detection machines across points of entry ...

  25. Issuing a tourist visa for several entries

    - Security deposit: There is no security deposit amount on this type of visa. Additional fees (if the sponsored person is inside UAE): Knowledge dirham: AED 10. Innovation Dirham: AED 10. Fee in UAE: AED 500. Note: The total amount of the visa may vary more or less depending on the circumstances surrounding the sponsored person or any other ...

  26. UAE visit visa: Overstaying, absconding visitors cause fines, penalties

    No more grace period. ... Dubai: Visit visa holders urged to carry Dh3,000 in cash or credit, return tickets, proof of stay; UAE: Overstaying domestic worker gets help from authorities; here's ...

  27. UAE: VFS Global cautions visa applicants against fraud in its name

    Image Credit: Shutterstock. Dubai: VFS Global has cautioned visa applicants against fraudulent entities who charge money from them for scheduling appointments or providing any other services using ...

  28. No Longer Just a Transfer Hub, Dubai Seeks More Repeat Visitors

    May 29, 2024 at 10:38 PM PDT. Listen. 3:00. Dubai is looking to add more airline capacity and is betting on a new visa that facilitates return trips to attract more visitors, as it shifts its ...