UAE 90-day visit visa: Can travel agents help Dubai residents get entry permit for family, friends?

UAE 90-day visit visa: Can travel agents help Dubai residents get entry permit for family, friends?

In October 2022, sweeping reforms were made to entry visas in the Emirates as part of the Advanced Visa System

Published: Wed 1 Mar 2023, 7:17 AM

Travel agents have recorded a very high demand for the 3- month visit visa and are receiving nearly 40 inquiry calls daily. However, they have urged the residents to apply for these visas for relatives and friends at an Amer centre, by paying a refundable deposit of Dh1,000.

“Since the news about the 3-month visas broke out, residents have made plans to bring their relatives to Dubai for 90 days, rather than issuing the 2-month visa,” said Libin Varghese, sales director, Rooh Travel and Tourism.

“We have been receiving calls continuously, about 35-40 daily. I have explained to everyone that we have no role in issuing such visas,” added Libin.

Industry experts say that the visas also can be applied for online by an individual on the GDRFA website or on the app.

In October 2022, sweeping reforms were made to entry visas in the UAE as part of the Advanced Visa System. It is one of the largest residency and entry permit reforms in the UAE to date.

Bilal Saeed, a technology executive and a resident of Muteena in