UAE extends the duration of Tourist Visas to 5 years for all Nationalities

The Vice President of the United Arab Emirates has announced a change in the tourist visa system in the country. He revealed that the duration of the tourist visa is now five years for all nationalities and allows for multi-entry.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, and also the ruler of the Emirate of Dubai, made this announcement on Twitter.

He tweeted: “Today we approved the change of the tourist visa system in the country … so that the duration of the tourist visa is five years, multi-use .. for all nationalities .. we receive more than 21 million tourists annually and our aim is to establish the country as a major global tourist destination.”