Tourist visas are for those who cannot avail of visa on arrival or visa-free entry to the UAE. These visas are available to eligible individuals globally.
Females under 18 cannot apply for a tourist visa unless accompanied by their parents.
Children under 18 traveling with adults can obtain a free visa from 15 July to 15 September annually, thanks to a 2018 Cabinet resolution.
This visa allows tourists to enter the UAE multiple times over five years, with each stay lasting up to 90 days, extendable by another 90 days.
To obtain the 5-year visa, applicants need a bank balance of USD 4,000, valid UAE health insurance, a return ticket, and proof of accommodation.
Applicants must submit a coloured photo, passport copy, medical insurance, bank statement, tour itinerary, and onward journey ticket for the multiple entry visa.
A new initiative will soon allow tourists to obtain health insurance while applying for their UAE visa, simplifying the process further.
Airlines can arrange tourist visas if you meet specific conditions, including flying with them. Licensed travel agents and hotels in the UAE can arrange tourist visas if you book your flight and stay through them.
You can also obtain a tourist visa through travel agencies in your country that partner with UAE-based tour operators.