Here’s how to apply for a family group visit visa in the United Arab Emirates
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Tourists can apply for a family group visit visa through travel agencies for 30 or 60 days, extendable within the country.
If your loved ones are planning a trip to the UAE, here’s a reminder: Tourists can apply for a family group visit visa, where children receive a visa free of charge.
The family group visit visa allows children under 18 years of age to receive a visa free of charge, while parents pay their own fee.
“The application for this visa must be submitted together with the application of the father or mother.”
saying Subair Thekepurathvalappil, senior manager of inbound and outbound operations at Regal Tours Worldwide.
Industry experts said that the family group visit visa is in high demand and many visitors are opting for this entry permit.
“A family group visit visa is more convenient and cost-effective for families as there is no visa fee for children under 18,” Subair said, adding that it is not restricted to any number of children.
“The visa can be applied for one of the parents and it is not necessary for both to visit the UAE.”
aggregate Subair.
As it is festive season, we are issuing many visas for family group visits every day as Indians want to celebrate Diwali in Dubai, said Firoz Maliyakkal, Founder and CEO of Tahira Tours and Travels.
Tourists can apply for a family group visit visa through travel agencies for 30 or 60 days, extendable within the country.
Experts say that this visa was introduced two years ago and people from all over the world who know it prefer this service.
How to apply
To apply for this visa, visitors must collectively submit a copy of the passport and photographs to the agency.
“We will process the entry permit as a family visa, where children will be able to travel without visa fees. However, for children, the service costs of the travel agency and insurance must be paid.”
saying Firoz.
“This visa will be issued in one or two days.”
Firoz aggregate.
Cost
The visa fee for parents within the group application, along with the service charge for children, may vary depending on the travel agency.
However, the cost of a 30-day visa for a parent ranges between Dh350 and Dh500 on average and the cost of service and insurance for a child ranges between Dh80 and Dh120.
“For a 60-day single-person visa, fees are Dh500 to Dh650 on average and the service charge, including insurance, can range from Dh130 to Dh170.”
saying Firoz.
Documents
- Copy of passport
- Passport-size photograph
Extension
Experts said that the family visa can be extended without leaving the country,
“However, for children you have to pay the full visa fee. Extension within the country is not free for children,”
saying Subair.
“Visitors can extend the family visa for up to 120 days without leaving the country”
saying Subair.
News Source: Khaleej Times
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