Introduction to 5 Years Multiple Entry Tourist Visa by Dubai
The Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) in Dubai has implemented a multiple-entry visa that is valid for five years with the objective of improving tourism ties between India and the Gulf country. The goal of this programme is to make travel easier and more flexible for Indian travellers, strengthening relationships and elevating Dubai to the top of the traveler’s list. A five-year multiple-entry visa has been made available by Dubai in an effort to facilitate travel between India and the Gulf countries. With a maximum stay of 180 days annually, travellers falling under this visa category are permitted to visit the UAE several times over a period of five years.
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This permits 900 days in the United Arab Emirates overall over a five-year period, albeit not consecutively. To add to its ease, the visa is issued in a little 48 hours.
Purpose of this Visa
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) reports that in an effort to increase travel between India and the Gulf country, Dubai has instituted a five-year multiple-entry visa.
2.46 million Indian tourists spent the night in Dubai in 2023, a 25% increase from the years prior to the pandemic. According to the most recent DET data released on Thursday, this elevated the nation to the top source market.
For whom are the five-year tourist permits intended? What are the requirements?
Citizens of all nations are eligible for the five-year multi-entry tourist visa. The visitor needs to submit the following in order to be eligible:
- A current colour portrait of the individual set on a white backdrop for the sponsored
- Evidence of possessing $4,000 in bank funds or the equivalent in foreign currency for a period of six months
- A legally recognised health insurance card in the UAE
- A ticket for travel to and from the nation together with documentation of residency (hotel or residential address)
- Passport that is good for at least half a year
The following needs to be completed for each family member listed:
- A current colour portrait of the individual set against a white backdrop for the sponsored documentation of a national health insurance policy
- A pass to enter and exit the nation
- a passport with a minimum six-month validity
According to Mr. Hussain, “the six-month bank statement demonstrating that the balance has never gone below $4,000 is key to even being considered.”
“That is the primary condition that must be met; the remaining conditions are rather common. Applications are scrutinized and thoroughly reviewed because the visa allows for multiple entries for five years.
How should one apply?
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security website is the place to apply online.
Typing centers are not able to provide the service.
Applicants must go to the website, choose Visa Service and Smart Channels, then fill out the necessary information and attach the necessary files.
“We are seeing approvals coming through generally within a week,” Mr. Hussain stated.
What is the price of it?
The following is a list of prices from the ICP website for every emirate but Dubai:
- Application cost: Dh 100
- Fee of issuance: Dh500 per individual
- Digital services: Dh50
- Application cost: Dh100 per individual
- Electronic services: each transaction costs Dh50.
The GDRFA lists Dubai’s slightly varied costs as follows:
- Visa charge for a 30-day visit: Dh300
- Visa charge for a 60-day visit: Dh500
- Fee for a 90-day visiting visa: Dh700
- All fees are subject to a 5% VAT.
In addition to additional costs for health insurance and applying from within the UAE, a deposit of Dh2,060 is needed.
Contributed by Ankit Raj Sharma