New procedures and amendments added by the United Arab Emirates government for holders of visit visas to Dubai for a period of 6 months, including the necessity for invitees to carry a financial sum of 3,000 dirhams.
Many tourism agencies have indicated that travelers with visit visas to Dubai have become obligated to carry a valid return ticket after the expiry of the visa period, in addition to proof of residence before embarking on a flight to the Emirates to which they will travel.
Strict entry guidelines
Some travelers in some Indian airports suffered from these aggravated and strict procedures for traveling to the UAE on a visit visa, and were prevented from boarding their flights. Others reported being stranded at Dubai airports.
A valid visa and passport valid for at least six months
Among the stringent and stringent procedures that the security services in the UAE do not hesitate to obtain a visit visa is a valid visa and a passport valid for at least six months, with the requirement that the traveler must have a confirmed return ticket.
Carry enough money to continue your stay in Dubai
Currently, the UAE requires that the traveler carry sufficient funds necessary to continue your stay in Dubai, and the amount has been set at 3,000 dirhams, whether in cash, by credit card, or its equivalent in any other currency.
The traveler must provide valid proof of residence address in the UAE, whether the home of a relative or friend, or a reservation in a hotel.
The security services are currently tightening surveillance
One of the travel agencies indicated that these rules previously existed, but the security services in the UAE have become more severe and strict in implementing all these guidelines and ensuring that travelers adhere to them.
Positively impact the tourism sector in Dubai
“By implementing these mandatory procedures and guidelines for travelers, the UAE aims to greatly support the tourism sector, and it is expected to have a positive impact on the tourism sector in the emirate.”
How to obtain a visa through travel agencies and hotels
Those who want to visit the United Arab Emirates can get a visa from travel agencies and hotels, certified travel agents and hotels in the UAE.
The tourist wishing to visit the UAE must refer to UAE airlines, or licensed travel agents, and hotels in the UAE and apply to obtain a tourist visa on his behalf using the responsible official authorities knowing that the UAE embassies or consulates abroad do not issue tourist or visit visas.