Complete guide to the 5-year Dubai multiple visa
UAE has been known as a global hub of trade and tourism for decades. To make the destination more attractive for tourists and professionals from around the world, the country has further streamlined its visa policies. Now, those travelling to the UAE for business and leisure purposes have even more options to stay and work in different emirates. The most recent update is the introduction of a 5-year Dubai multiple visa for employees of multinational companies. The visa has been launched by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) – Dubai and Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET).
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT 5 YEAR MULTIPLE DUBAI VISA
As the global economy recovers after being hit by the pandemic, trade and tourism is also returning to the pre-2020 level again. The government has been facilitating this growth. And the introduction of the 5-year multiple entry Dubai visa is another step in this direction. It will further incentivise companies and they will be able to attract the best talent in the world.
RULES OF 5 YEAR DUBAI TOURIST VISA
This visa will allow an employee of a multinational company operating in Dubai to stay in the country for 90 days; they can also extend it further for the same period. The new visa will enable companies to bring in their employees for events, training courses, conferences, exhibitions and other such activities without hassle.
Multi-national companies have employees operating from different regions. And now, people from across the globe can travel to Dubai as per the requirement. It will help in the development of employees which in turn mean the companies can achieve their goals and objectives.
GDRFA has already started issuing the 5-year Dubai tourist visa.
HOW TO APPLY FOR 5-YEAR DUBAI TOURIST VISA?
The documentation for the 5-year Dubai multiple visa will go through the companies i.e., the employer. A company will have to submit an online form available at the official Dubai Tourism website. In the form they have to provide the following information:
- Company representative details
- Full name
- E-mail address
- Phone number
- Dubai Immigration Establishment Number (if applicable)
- Company name
- Company history (number of years in business)
- Number of offices
There are some more questions like headquarter location, company website, number of board members, annual average revenue and more. However, providing this information is optional. Once submitted, the form will be verified within 1 to 3 working days. Subsequently, the company will receive a confirmation along with the further steps that need to be taken to apply for the 5 year Dubai multiple visa.
WHAT ARE THEY SAYING?
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai stated that the new visa creates new opportunities for professionals and talented individuals.
“The new five-year multi-entry visa is the latest in a series of initiatives launched by Dubai to create new opportunities for professionals and talented individuals across the world to grow and thrive. The city has been steadily rising in status among the world’s biggest metropolises as a hub for travel, business, investment and talent, offering visitors an experience that is not only productive for work and business but also enriching in terms of lifestyle and culture. Dubai seeks to dynamically adapt to evolving global conditions, embrace change and develop innovative initiatives to deliver future growth and offer new avenues for development and transformation, while remaining one of the world’s safest and most secure cities,” he said.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR DUBAI INVESTMENT VISA?
Looking to apply for a UAE investment visa? Read our detailed article on the Dubai Investment Visa to get complete clarity.
CAN FREELANCERS GET A DUBAI VISA?
Yes, the freelancers Dubai visa was recently introduced and many have taken advantage of this initiative thus far. There are some other types of visas you can also consider like the 5-year multiple entry tourist visas or the long term UAE golden visa.
HOW I CAN CHECK MY UAE VISA STATUS?
Read our article about different ways to check UAE visa status. Don’t forget, overstaying can mean you will end up facing a penalty.
The 5-year Dubai multiple visa can prove to be a game-changer as it will afford companies flexibility. Employees could travel in and out of Dubai multiple times as per work requirements. This freedom will help companies grow and collectively have a positive impact on the Dubai economy.
