The United Arab Emirates has stopped issuing 90-day visit visas, according to travel agents, who have confirmed changes in the visa policy. As a result, the option to apply for a three-month visit visa is no longer available through their permit issuance portal.
For those planning to visit the UAE, the only options now are one-month or two-month entry permits. The immigration authority’s helpline has also confirmed that three-month visas are no longer accessible for visitors. An official spokesperson mentioned that a three-month entry permit was available just a couple of weeks ago, but this option has since been discontinued.
Travel agencies are presently able to apply for visas ranging from 30 to 60 days in duration.
It’s worth noting that in May of this year, the Emirates reintroduced the 90-day scheme as a leisure visa option specifically for first-degree relatives of UAE residents. As of now, UAE residents still have the ability to bring their parents or other relatives into the country using the three-month visit visa scheme.
For those interested in the UAE’s visa fees in 2023, they vary depending on the duration. The fee for a job exploration visa lasting two months is AED 200, while a 90-day visa costs AED 300. If you require a 120-day visa, the fee is AED 400. Additionally, individuals seeking these visas will need to provide a financial guarantee in the form of a security deposit of AED 1,000.
