Thomas Cook India partners DCT Abu Dhabi, free UAE visas

THE NEWS: Thomas Cook India and its group company SOTC Travel will provide qualifying Indian tourists with a complimentary UAE tourist entry visa subsidised at AED 285 (about ₹6,440) per traveller, under a new partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi).

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WHY IT MATTERS: By removing visa cost barriers for Indian outbound tourists, the partnership could lift UAE visitor numbers from one of its most important markets, benefiting airlines, hotels and tourism operators in Abu Dhabi.

FAQ

What is the monetary value of the visa subsidy offered to Indian tourists?
The visa subsidy is valued at AED 285 per traveller, which the article equates to roughly ₹6,440, and it is provided at no cost to qualifying Indian tourists booking tour packages.

Which companies are collaborating with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi on this visa initiative?
Thomas Cook India and its group company SOTC Travel have teamed up with DCT Abu Dhabi to deliver the complimentary UAE entry visas to eligible Indian tourists.

Who qualifies for the complimentary UAE tourist entry visa under the new program?
Indian tourists who book qualifying tour packages through Thomas Cook India or SOTC Travel are eligible to receive a free UAE tourist entry visa as part of the partnership program.

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