The 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa was trending after Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) highlighted this during a travel expo in Mumbai the same week.
“The amount of enquiries we have been receiving from India over the last two years on this visa category has been overwhelming. The multiple-entry tourist visa removes a barrier for last-second trips making it an ideal choice for frequent travellers who want to visit Dubai on various occasions – to spend an eventful weekend with the family, meet friends, attend a business/leisure event, play a round of golf, enjoy a meal, shop for luxury brands or celebrate a family occasion.
That said, here’s all you need to know about the 5-year multiple-entry UAE visa.
Multiple entry 5-year tourist visa
First introduced in 2021, the 5-year tourist visa with multiple entries allows tourists from any nationality to visit the UAE multiple times and stay in the country for 90 days per visit.
The visa can be extended for an additional 90 days, and tourists can sponsor themselves for this visa.
According to the official UAE website, requirements for the special tourist visa include:
- A bank balance of $4,000 or its equivalent in foreign currencies during the last six months
- A valid health insurance policy applicable in the UAE
- A ticket to and from the UAE
- Proof of stay (hotel/residential address) in the UAE
Documents required:
- A coloured photo
- A copy of the passport
- Medical insurance
- Bank statement for the last 6 months with a balance of $4,000 or its equivalent in foreign currencies
- Tour programme
- A ticket for onward journey
How to apply:
Digital Channels (Website/Smart Application):
- Access the smart services system using UAE Pass or your username.
- Look for the desired service to apply for.
- Provide the necessary application information, if applicable.
- Make the payment for the service fee, if required.
Customer Happiness Center:
- Visit the nearest Customer Happiness Center.
- Obtain an automated turn ticket and wait for your turn.
- Present the completed application, along with any necessary documents, to the customer service representative.
- Pay the service fee, if applicable.
Amer Service Center:
- Go to the nearest Customer Happiness Center.
- Obtain an automated turn ticket and wait for your turn.
- Submit the application, fulfilling all required conditions and providing any necessary documents, to the customer service representative.
- Make the payment for the service fee, if any.
The visa should be issued within 48 hours, once the process has been completed.
