Jul

24

UAE opens for visitors of all nationalities

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As per latest news, The UAE will allow visitors of all nationalities to enter the country on a tourist visa under the new rules that come into effect next week.

Till now, nationals from 79 countries including India, other countries of the Indian subcontinent and Middle East, are not eligible for tourist visas. They only have access to a visit visa.

Mohammad Ahmad Al Merri Director General of Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department (DNRD), said “The new rules will encourage the tourism sector in the country,”
As per new rules, which require visa applicants to pay a Dh 1,000 deposit (1 USD=3.67 Dh) will come into force on July 29.

He said, travel agencies will no longer be allowed to apply for visit visas.

He added, “Now these companies will only be allowed to apply for tourist visas. This will regulate business and make the process of travelling to the UAE easier and smooth,”

Al Merri said that individuals can no longer apply for tourist visas and should apply only through licensed tourism agencies and hotels.

He said, “People wanting to apply for a new visit visa after the expiry of their visa must go back to their home countries or distant countries,”

Meanwhile, visitors to Dubai, who are nationals of a selected 33 countries, including UK, America and Australia, are still provided visas on arrival. Their visas will now be for 30 days instead of the previous 60 day limit.



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