New Delhi: Dubai has introduced a five-year multiple-entry visa to encourage travel between India and Dubai, according to the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET).
Last year, 2.46 million Indians visited Dubai, marking a 25% increase from the pre-Covid-19 period. India is now the leading source market, experiencing an impressive 34% year-on-year growth, according to DET data as of February 22.
Last year, Dubai hosted 1.84 million Indian tourists, compared to 1.97 million visitors in 2019. The new visa allows eligible Indian nationals to make multiple trips to Dubai over five years, with each stay permitted for up to 90 days.
Moreover, this visa can be extended once for a similar duration, ensuring that the total stay does not exceed 180 days within a year.
To be eligible for the visa, applicants need to meet certain criteria. This includes having a bank balance of $4,000 or its equivalent in foreign currencies over the past six months and having valid health…