Dubai introduces 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa for Indians
2.46 million indian tourists came to dubai last year, a 25% increase over the pre-Covid-19 epidemic period. With a remarkable 34% year-over-year rise, this statistic has elevated india to the top source market, according the most recent DET data released on february 22. The city said that 1.97 million indian tourists visited it in 2019 compared to 1.84 million in the same time last year.
After receiving and approving the service request, applications are processed in two to five working days, making the visa issuing procedure exceptionally rapid.
In order to be eligible for the visa, applicants must fulfil certain conditions, such as having health insurance that is valid for use in the United Arab Emirates and having a bank balance of at least $4,000, or its equivalent in foreign currencies, for the past six months.
"Dubai introduced a five-year multiple-entry visa to further bolster travel between india and dubai, to foster sustained economic collaborations and encourage tourism and business ties," according to the DET.
"Our inbound visitation from india in 2023 was outstanding, contributing to a record-breaking performance by our tourism sector," he stated.
According to Habib, the action would open up opportunities for improved commercial cooperation in addition to enabling indian visitors to travel to Dubai.