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    Cost and process explained as Dubai tourist and visit visas open

    COVID-19: Dubai has started issuing visit and tourist visas to passengers.


    Published:  July 29, 2020 16:30 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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    Tourist and visit visas are being issued by Dubai’s immigration authorities for passengers from all countries.
    Dubai has started issuing visit and tourist visas to passengers. Image Credit:
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    In a circular being shared from Amer 24/7 government transactions centre, Dubai has opened all visas coming from all countries.
    Amer 24/7 issued a circular providing the information to its customers. Image Credit:
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    “There will be no more restrictions coming from any country for all allowed nationalities,” the circular added.
    The circular said that there would be no more restrictions on coming from any country for all allowed nationalities. Image Credit:
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    Amer centres, which manage visa related issues in Dubai, confirmed that visit and tourist visas were being issued for people outside the UAE. However, people would need to reach out to tourist agencies to apply for them.
    Amer centres confirmed that visit and tourist visas were being issued. Image Credit:
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    Step 1: Find out if air travel has resumed between the countries
    You should first confirm if regular flight operations have resumed between the two countries. Image Credit:
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    If, however, normal flight operations have not resumed and the two countries are only flying special repatriation flights, it is advisable to wait until regular operations resume.
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    Step 2: Apply for a visit/tourist visa
    You can then apply for a tourist or visit visa. Image Credit:
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    According to various travel agencies Gulf News spoke with, applicants would be required to provide the following documents:
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    passport copies photograph
    Documents required for applying for a tourist or visit visa Image Credit:
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    Some travel agencies may require the UAE resident’s passport and visa copies who is applying for the visit visa.
    You may also be required to submit your passport and visa details, if you are applying for a visit visa for a friend or family. Image Credit:
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    Step 3: Make the payment
    Health insurance is mandatory, and it should cover COVID-19. Read more here: gulfnews.com/1.1595432349228 Image Credit:
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    However, confirm these details with the travel agency before making a payment.
    Confirm all these details with your travel agent. Image Credit:
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    Cost of visit or tourist visa
    Cost of visit or tourist visa to the UAE Image Credit:
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    Do I need a GDRFA approval?
    You would not require a GDRFA approval, according to tourist agencies. Image Credit:
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    … and would not require an additional application for GDRFA approval.
    The visit or tourist visa is issued by GDRFA. Image Credit:
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    Step 4: Visa approval
    The visa approval can take two to three days. Image Credit:
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    Step 5: Make the ticket booking
    Once you receive an approval, you can go ahead and make your flight bookings. Image Credit:
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    While Dubai does not require a mandatory 14-day quarantine for all arrivals, anyone who tests positive at the airport would be required to go under quarantine. Violation of quarantine can lead to a fine of Dh50,000.
    Read the latest guidelines for passengers flying in here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1593005179979 Image Credit:
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