How to Apply for a UAE 5 Year Tourist Visa?

The UAE has introduced yet another attractive visa scheme that can be of your interest if you wish to visit the country to travel and explore its wonders and culture. The new development has come in the form of a UAE 5 year multiple entry tourist visa, which can allow you to enter the UAE country several times.

With this 5 year tourist visa UAE, you can visit the country multiple times in a 5 year tenure and have a stay of up to 90 days at a time (this can be extended for another 90 days as well). Keep in mind that the maximum duration of your stay in the UAE, however, shouldn’t exceed 180 days in a year.

As you would guess, this UAE 5 year tourist visa is highly beneficial whether you plan to travel to the country as a tourist or even have short business trips. Let's understand how you can apply for the 5-year tourist visa, the eligibility criteria that you must fulfil, the documents to be submitted, and other such details.

Understanding the 5 Year Tourist Visa UAE Application Procedure

Applying for a 5 year tourist visa UAE is a fairly straightforward task. You can initiate the application process online and complete the steps with just a few clicks.

You can apply for the 5 year multiple entry tourist visa online on any of the following websites or portals-

1. General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA)
2. Federal Authorities for Citizenship, Customs, Identity, and Ports Security (ICP)
3. Applications like UAEICP or DubaiNow

If you have opted for the ICP website, you can select the ‘eChannels Residency & Citizenship’ option under the ‘Services’ header. This will take you to the ‘Smart Services’ page of the site, where you can hit the ‘Start Service’ button against the option for the 5 year multiple entry tourist visa.

For the GDRFA website, you can click on the ‘Services’ header before selecting the option for Entry Permits. You can then choose ‘Entry Permit Services’ and move on to ‘Issuance of Entry Permit’, which will take you to the page where the application process can be initiated.

In case you proceed with the application route, you can download the application on your smartphone from the applicable app store. After that, you can select the relevant options for the UAE 5 year tourist visa and initiate the application.

Once this is done, you can follow the steps discussed below –

• Submit all the required details via the application form
• Attach your photograph, bank statement, health insurance, passport copy, and other required documents
• Review your application and complete all the payments for the fees, security deposits, and so forth

Once your application is processed, you will be notified if any further details or documents are required for your 5 year tourist visa UAE application. You would receive your visa after your application is processed and approved.

You can visit the official ICP website if you wish to apply for a UAE 5 year tourist visa for Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Abu Dhabi, Umm Al Quwain, Ajman, Al Dhafra, Al Ain, and Fujairah. Keep in mind that the visas for Dubai would have to be authorised by the GDRFA.

You can also apply for this UAE tourist visa via select airlines, travel agencies, and hotels. In this case, the concerned provider can make arrangements for your visa provided you are availing of their services.

Documents to Apply for a 5 Year Tourist Visa in UAE

Here’s the list of documents that you must keep ready to apply for the 5 year tourist visa UAE –

• Bank statement of the previous six months showing that you have maintained a balance of at least USD 4,000 or equivalent in any other foreign currency
• Proof of health or medical insurance that would be valid in the UAE
• Passport size photo (coloured)
• Passport copy
• Tickets confirming the entry and the return dates
• Itinerary of your tour, which can include hotel bookings, lease agreements, invitation letter from your family or friends living in the UAE, and so forth

How Much Does a 5 Year Tourist Visa UAE Cost?

Given below is a general breakdown of the 5 year tourist visa UAE costs –

• Request Fees: AED 100
• Security Deposit: AED 3,025
• Issue Fee: AED 500
• ICA Fees: AED 22
• E-services Fees: AED 28

It must be noted that the fees may vary as per the applicant’s profile as well as the portal selected for application. For instance, the above-mentioned list is applicable for the ICP website. With GDRFA, there is a collection commission of AED 20 per transaction vis-à-vis Commercial Bank of Dubai, AED 50 for companies, and AED 15 for individuals or Emaratech companies.

Let’s have a quick look at some of the most frequently asked questions related to the 5 year tourist visa UAE –

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