UAE: 90-day visit visas available only in specific circumstances, say travel agents

UAE: 90-day visit visas available only in specific circumstances, say travel agents

This comes as part of several changes that have been introduced in the country's visa procedures after sweeping reforms

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Published: Fri 20 Jan 2023, 7:45 PM Last updated: Fri 20 Jan 2023, 7:56 PM

Three-month visit visas are no longer being issued in the UAE — however, travel agents have confirmed that a 90-day stay can still be granted under specific circumstances.

“Currently, all over the country, only 30 and 60-day visit visas are being issued,” said Noushad Hassan from Alhind Business Centre. “These are now available at prices that range between Dh400 and Dh450. Visitors have the option of extending their visas for one month at a cost of approximately Dh900 or so,” he said. “After that, they must exit the country either through air or land.”

The update was confirmed by a spokesperson of another agency, Deira Travels. “Visit visas for the general public are only available for 30 and 60 days,” he said. “That’s what we have been taking for all our clients.”

This comes as part of several changes that have been introduced in UAE visa procedures after sweeping reforms. This has been known as the Advanced Visa System that came into effect in October last