UAE government introduces Multiple-entry tourist visa with 5 years validity. With this visa you can visit any of the Emirates including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah.

Each stay cannot exceed for more than 90 days and the first trip should be undertaken within 60 days of getting the visa. The process is completely online and hence no agent is required. The overall application procedure is quite smooth and wouldn’t take more than 15 mins.

Varun Vagish has explained the process in details on his YouTube channel – Tourist Helpline

Cost of Visa:

AED 660 (Approx 13300 INR)

Application Processing Time:

2-7 Days

Website to Apply for Visa:

https://beta.smartservices.ica.gov.ae/ & https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en (if applying through Dubai)

Key Points

Fisrt visit to be made in 60 days of getting the visa
Each stay cannot exceed more than 90 days
Bank Balance needed: USD 4000 (Approx 3,00,000 INR)

Benefits of UAE multiple-entry visa for 5 years

Improptu travel plans to Dubai or Abu Dhabi
Makes transit easy for Indian, specially to Europian Countires since many low cost airlines operate from Dubai / Abu Dhabi
Also this visa makes it easier for us to take a quick trip to Dubai to buy electronics and Apply products like iPhone, iPad and Macbook.