Huge demand for UAE multi-entry tourist visa; Expatriates say that parents’ visits have become easier

Expatriates expressing happiness over visa reforms in UAE (UAE visa reforms). Residents here say that they can spend more time with their parents through a five-year multiple-entry tourist visa. “It made life a lot easier for us. My parents used to work here. We grew up here. My sisters and I still live here. Although parents are now in their home country, they often come and go here. But for us, it was very difficult to get a visiting visa every time,” Abu Dhabi resident Tanya Ilyas told Khaleej Times.

Tanya has decided to take a five-year multi-entry tourist visa for her parents this year. “All the documentation was online. All the procedures are very easy. We need to show bank balance, accommodation insurance and proof that we are residents here,” added Tanya.

Jisham Latif, who lives in Abu Dhabi, has also decided to take a multi-entry tourist visa for his parents. “We are three brothers. We all live and work in UAE. Parents come here often. This visa made things simple. Documentation and other procedures were very simple,” said Jisham Latif. “

What is the revised multi-entry tourist visa in UAE?

The new five-year multi-entry tourist visa does not require a sponsor. Holders of this visa can stay in the UAE for up to 90 days. This visa can be extended for another 90 days. A person can stay in the UAE for a maximum of 180 days on a multi-entry tourist visa. The applicant must have a bank balance of USD 4,000 (Dh 14,700) or its equivalent in foreign currencies within six months prior to applying for the visa.

In March last year, the UAE cabinet meeting decided to approve the multi-entry visitor visa. The reforms are aimed at growing the UAE as a global investment hub.

“Many people are now showing interest in multi-entry tourist visa for parents. This is a very convenient option for many people. Because parents can visit the UAE at any time during the five-year period,” said Abdul Ghafoor, General Manager of Al Mas Businessmen Service.