Dubai introduces 5-year multiple-entry visa for Indians

Dubai has introduced a five-year multiple-entry visa to enhance travel between India and Dubai, reflecting the commitment to sustained economic collaborations and encouraging tourism and business ties. The visa, issued within two to five working days, allows a 90-day stay, extendable once, with a total stay not exceeding 180 days in a year, it said at the travel event SATTE.

Dubai experienced a surge in tourism from India, welcoming 2.46 million overnight visitors between January and December 2023, as reported by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). This signifies a substantial increase from the 1.84 million tourists in 2022, surpassing the pre-pandemic figure of 1.97 million visitors in 2019, showcasing an impressive 25 per cent growth.