UAE: 6 entry permits, tourist visa changes under new residency reforms

UAE: 6 entry permits, tourist visa changes under new residency reforms

The new system offers visitors a variety of permits without requiring a host or sponsor

Published: Tue 16 Aug 2022, 12:14 PM

As part of the UAE’s decision to overhaul its entry permits and visa regime, some of the new changes will come into effect next month.

The new system offers visitors a variety of visa types for different visit purposes without requiring a host or sponsor for the first time. These visas offer flexible durations that meet the needs of the visitors and the purpose of the visit.

These new entry permits will broaden the scope for the expatriates to apply for different kinds of visas to explore the UAE as an attractive tourist destination.

List of the new entry permits and tourist visa changes that will come into effect:

>>> Visit Visa: The new visa, which will roll out from September 2022 for visiting the UAE, will allow a stay of 60 days as against 30 days earlier.

>>> Multi-entry Tourist Visa: In addition to the regular tourist visa that is sponsored by tourism establishments in the UAE, a five-years multi-entry tourist visa is introduced. This much-awaited entry permit will allow tourists to explore the UAE more deeply. This new visa will not require a