Last Updated on: 7th July 2023, 11:41 pm
UAE Are Changing The Application For A 5-Year Tourist Visa
The United Arab Emirates Federal Agency for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) has reviewed the tourist visa application process for family groups.
Families can now apply for multiple-entry tourist visas as a group instead of submitting separate applications per person. Families praised the move as it simplifies the lengthy process and saves time.
Here is the list of documents required for visa application:
- A colorful photo.
- A copy of the passport.
- Health insurance.
- A valid ticket to exit the UAE.
- Bank statement for the last six months showing a bank balance of AED 4,700 ($4,000) or equivalent in other currencies.
- Proof of residence, which can be a hotel or a house.
The fee for this visa is AED 750 ($204) plus a deposit of AED 3025 ($823). Interested families can apply for visas on the ICP website as there is no quota of agents for this type of visa.
The UAE is Increasing Transit Visa Fees
The UAE recently increased the price of the 96-hour transit visa. Visa used to cost $40.55 (AED 148.93), but now a visa costs $59.57 (AED 218.78). However, a 48-hour transit visa is still free.
According to VFS Global, a visa outsourcing company, applicants will be notified of this update.
Please note that the 96-hour visa fee has been changed/increased by the UAE Immigration Department with immediate effect.
The 96-hour express transit visa is also not exempt from the price increase. Now it costs $83.65 (307.22 AED). Individuals from certain countries are required to pay a refundable security deposit which costs $272.5 (AED 1000.80). It will be refunded after leaving the Emirates.
| Visa type | Visa fees | Security Deposit | Service Fee | Total | Incidental Charges | Total |
| 96-Hour Transit Visa | $33.00 | $272.50 | $33.46 | $338.96 | $55.07 | $394.03 |
| Express 96-Hour Visa | $33.00 | $272.50 | $53.96 | $359.46 | $58.76 | $418.22 |
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