Tourists planning a trip to Dubai can now apply for single or multiple-entry tourist visas through the official city tourism website, Visit Dubai. This new initiative was announced on Sunday, November 1st.
This service integrates the tourist visa application process into the same platform that travelers use to explore attractions, book tickets, find events, and plan their vacation.
The Visit Dubai website already has a dedicated section with visa information, listing various categories of tourist visas, required documents, processing times, and fee amounts.
According to the website, the cost of a 30-day single-entry tourist visa starts from 200 dirhams, excluding VAT, and application processing usually takes about three business days.
The initiative was presented by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council. It is part of two measures aimed at strengthening the emirate's tourism sector.
The second measure, presented simultaneously, is the Dubai Access Club, an invitation-only membership program that will provide regular visitors with exclusive benefits and experiences throughout the city.