Recently, it was revealed that visitors to the UAE can now come to the country on a three-month visa.
A call center executive at the Federal Authority For Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security(ICP) said that people who want to visit the UAE for 90 days could use the opportunity.
Moreover, the call center executive also said, “They should consult the travel agents who will help them in issuing the 90 – days visit visa”.
As per the industry experts, this visa was by the end of May 2023, permitting visitors to stay in the UAE for up to 90 days. The visa can be expandable within the country at an additional cost based on the service provider.
Libin Varghese, sales director at Rooh Tourism LLC, said Residents need to be aware of this three-month visa.
Different types of entry permits:
Subair Thekepurathvalappi, senior manager for inbound and outbound operations at Regal Tours Worldwide, stated: ” There are two types of entry permits- a tourist visa or a leisure visa and a visit visa, in which a tourist visa is issued for 30 to 60 days, and the vast visa is issued for 90 days.” He also added that this extended visit visa complements the existing tourist visa options, which include a 30 -day or 60-day stay, offering greater flexibility to the travelers in planning their itineraries.
Moreover, the 30-day and the recently introduced 60-day tourist visa have long been popular among visitors seeking shorter stays in the UAE, providing ample time to explore the country’s iconic landmarks and indulge in world-class shopping and dining experiences.
Who can apply?
Industry experts said that anyone can apply for this visa. Moreover, Varghese added, “At present, we have yet to receive much inquiry about it, and visitors who prefer this entry permit are their family members living in the UAE, as they want to spend a longer time. For example, if a child studying in his home country visits UAE during vacations or parents of a resident”.
Visa Fee:
The few for a 90-day visit visa differ depending on your issuing travel expert, with a starting price of Dh1,500 and can go up to Dh 2,000, which can even be extended within the country. Vagheses added that ” the exact details of the extension had not been declared as the visa was introduced a few days ago.”
Documents required:
According to Subair, one must submit the following documents if planning to apply for a long-term visit visa.
- Recent passport-size colored photograph
- Passport copy
- Processing time
Subair concluded that ” once a person applies for this visa, it may take five working days, but we can even receive it in two days.”
