UAE: 5-year multi-entry option to be rolled out on bigger scale soon
Dubai’s tourism body is working with authorities to roll out five-year multiple-entry tourist visa on a much bigger scale in order to attract more tourists, said a senior official on Thursday.
The five-year tourist visa has been introduced as part of the UAE’s sweeping visa reforms to attract more talent to the country. This new visa is also a very attractive proposition for people from nearby countries, especially from the Indian subcontinent.
The multiple-entry tourist visa is also quite popular among residents who want to bring their parents to the UAE numerous times during the year, as this new visa eases the travel and entry procedures of their parents.
India is the top source market for Dubai and the UAE with millions of tourists visiting the emirate every year. The latest data showed 1.438 million Indians visiting Dubai during January-October 2022 period.
The aim is also to get to a stage where people can apply for a five-year visa from Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing digital platform.
