The most anticipated football event of the year, Qatar FIFA World Cup is taking place starting from November 20th to December 18th. The country is expecting over 1.4 million visitors flying down. In light of attracting tourism towards Dubai, UAE has launched Dubai’s Multi-Entry Visa for Hayya Card holders visiting Qatar for FIFA World Cup 2022. This visa would allow the fans to shuttle easily between Doha and Dubai.
Dubai’s Multi-Entry Visa For FIFA Fans
Welcome to the UAE!
Now international fans who have Hayya Card can apply for a tourist visa to enter the UAE throughout the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.For more information, kindly visit the link: https://t.co/LEyYhGJlGC
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This 90-day visa will act as a boon for FIFA Fans who want to travel around. Fans can also ring in New Year’s celebration in Dubai with this visa. The good news is that Dubai’s Multi-entry visa can be extended after 90 days for a period of a similar span. The price for applying for this visa is Dhs 100. An additional fee would be applied for the extension. Mohammed Jalal, a Jordanian football fan become the first to apply for this visa.
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How To Apply?
The application process starts on 1st November 2022. Any individual holding a Hayya Card( Fan ID mandatory for Qatar FIFA WorldCup 2022) can apply for this Dubai’s Multi-Entry Visa.
Here is the step-by-step guide to apply
1. Visit Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Ports Security(ICP) Website
2. Click on the Smart Services tab on the left side of the page
3. Click on VISA – HAYYA CARD HOLDERS – FIFA WORLDCUP 2022 – ISSUE NEW VISA
4. Fill in all the details in the provided form and submit
5. Pay the Visa fees specified
For an extension of the visa, Dhs100 would be charged again apart from the one-time application fees. So if you wish to travel to Dubai while visiting Qatar for FIFA World Cup, this visa would be the best option to invest in.
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