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UAE: What is the five-year multiple-entry tourist visa?

The flexible visa option was approved by the UAE Cabinet

Published: March 22, 2021 19:19 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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Tourists to the UAE will soon have the option to apply for a five-year multiple entry visa. — What is the new multiple-entry visa? Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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The UAE Cabinet approved a five-year multiple-entry tourist visa for all nationalities on March 21, 2021. — Read the announcement here: gulfnews.com/1.1616320927596 Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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The announcement was made by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai. — Sheikh Mohammed made the announcement on his official Twitter account. Image Credit: Supplied

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The visa was approved to strengthen UAE’s status as a global economic capital, Sheikh Mohammed said in a tweet. — Read about how the new visa is expected to attract more professionals, investors and families here: gulfnews.com/1.78016265 Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Here are the details of the multiple entry visa that was announced: Duration: Five year Type: Multiple entry Sponsorship required: No, tourists can apply for the visa on self-sponsorship. — The announcement contained these details of the visa. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Maximum duration of stay: 90 days on each visit. This can be extended for another 90 days. — The 90 day visit is extendable Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Up until now, tourists could get visas for 30-day or 90-day durations. — Read about how the current visas can be extended here: gulfnews.com/1.1581512371737 Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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During the Cabinet meeting, a virtual work visa was also approved, which enables employees from all over the world to live and work in the UAE for one year. — Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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