Dubai has introduced a five-year multiple-entry visa for Indians, news agency PTI reported, citing the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). “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,” the DET said.
Indians are among the top visitors to the Gulf country, with 2.46 million tourists visiting Dubai in 2023. In the year-ago period, the city hosted 1.84 million tourists from India, while in 2019, it welcomed 1.97 million visitors.
Dubai has now rolled out a multiple-entry visa scheme, under which Indian nationals can take multiple entries into the city for five years, with each stay allowed up to 90 days. This visa can be extended once for a similar period, ensuring that the total stay does not exceed 180 days within a year.
The visa process has also been made easy as applications will be processed within two to five working days…