In the event that your loved ones are contemplating a trip to the United Arab Emirates, I would like to remind you that tourists have the opportunity to apply for a family group visit visa, which is at no cost for minors.
According to the programme, children who are younger than 18 years old are eligible to receive a visa at no cost, but their parents are required to pay the standard fees.
Submit a visa application
According to Subair Thekepurathvalappil, senior manager for incoming and outgoing operations at Regal Tours Worldwide, "the application for this visa should be submitted along with either the application of the father or the application of the mother."
It was reported by industry analysts that a number of travellers had chosen to obtain this entry permission.
Family visit visa
"A family group visit visa is more convenient and cost-effective for families, given that there is no visa fee for children under the age of 18," said Subair. He also added that there are no restrictions on the number of children who can apply for the permit. "A family group visit visa is more accessible and affordable for families."
According to his explanation, the free visa is also applicable to children who are travelling with only one of their parents. You can choose to remain for thirty or sixty days, and your stay can be extended within the country if you so want.
As the holiday season draws near, a number of family group visit visas are being provided on a daily basis. These visas are being issued in particular to Indians who intend to celebrate Diwali in Dubai, according to Firoz Maliyakkal, the founder and CEO of Tahira Tours and Travels.
Having said that, this visa is not recent. It was first shown to the public two years ago, and ever since then, it has become a well-liked alternative for tourists from all over the world.
Instructions on how to apply
At the same time, a family will be required to provide a travel agency with copies of their passports as well as photographs of themselves.
Paying fees is done. It is important to keep in mind that even if the visa is free for minors, there will be fees collected for travel agent services and insurance.
Following that, the application is processed by the agency.
Over the course of a day or two, the visa is typically issued.
The price
- The visa fee for parents and the service price for children may differ from one travel agency to another. Furthermore, the visa fee may also vary.
- There is a range of Dh350 to Dh500 offered for a 30-day visa for a parent.
- Within the range of Dh80 to Dh120, the service price and insurance premium for a child includes.
- The cost of a visa valid for sixty days ranges from Dh500 to Dh650, while the service price, which may include insurance, can range anywhere from Dh130 to Dh170.
The prerequisites
Copies of passports Photographs that are passport-sized
Extension policy
According to the experts, the family visa can be extended without the need to leave the country; however, the full visa fee must be paid for children. In accordance with what Subair stated, the expansion within the country is not free for minors.
It is possible for visitors to extend their family visa for up to one hundred twenty days without having to leave the country, he noted.
