UAE Unveils Full Details for 5-Year Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa
The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai has released comprehensive details on the eligibility requirements, application process, and stay limits for the UAE's five-year multiple-entry tourist visa. The visa is available to all nationalities and does not require applicants to have a sponsor or host in the UAE.
This long-term visa allows visitors to enter and leave the UAE multiple times over a five-year period, making it ideal for tourists, business travellers, people visiting relatives, and those who frequently travel to the Emirates.
Key Conditions and Stay Limits
One of the major conditions is that visitors can stay in the UAE for up to 90 days per visit, with the option to extend the stay once for another 90 days. However, the total time spent in the country must not exceed 180 days within a single calendar year.
Authorities advised visa holders to monitor their length of stay carefully to avoid overstaying penalties. Travellers can check their entry and exit history using the UAE's travel movement report to ensure they remain within the permitted period.
Documents Required for Application
According to the GDRFA, applicants must provide several documents when submitting their applications. These include:
- A passport valid for at least six months
- A recent passport photograph
- Valid health insurance
- A confirmed return or onward ticket
- Bank statements covering the previous six months
- Proof of a minimum bank balance of $4,000 (or its equivalent in another currency) during the last six months
The financial requirement is intended to demonstrate that applicants have sufficient funds to support themselves during their stay in the UAE.
How to Apply for the 5-Year Tourist Visa
Applications can be submitted through the UAE's official digital platforms and smart applications. Travellers can also complete the process through Customer Happiness Centres and Amer Service Centres. The process involves selecting the visa service, filling out the application form, uploading the required documents, and paying the applicable fees.
The GDRFA stated that the total application fee is Dh3,713, covering visa charges, service fees, and a refundable financial guarantee. The final amount may vary depending on an applicant's individual circumstances and any additional services required.
Key Features of the Visa
- Open to applicants of all nationalities
- No sponsor or host required
- Valid for five years
- Multiple entries permitted throughout the visa validity
- Stay of up to 90 days per visit
- One extension of up to 90 additional days
- Maximum stay of 180 days in a calendar year
- Minimum bank balance requirement of $4,000 over the previous six months
Supporting Tourism and Frequent Travel
The UAE said the long-term multiple-entry tourist visa is designed to make travel more convenient for frequent visitors while supporting the country's tourism sector by encouraging repeat visits from travellers around the world. The country's extensive air links also make travel straightforward, with Dubai International Airport continuing to rank among the busiest global aviation hubs.
Legit.ng previously reported that travellers planning a trip to the United Arab Emirates can benefit from one of the region's more accessible entry systems, with citizens of about 70 countries able to enter without securing a visa before departure.
