New UAE visa guidelines issued

Dubai: New guidelines have been issued regarding the United Arab Emirates (UAE) visas.

According to a spokesperson for the UAE Embassy, ​​the visa fee has been set at US$69 per person, while applications for all visas must be submitted online.

According to the spokesperson, a notification will be issued after applicants apply for a visa, and applicants must carry the necessary documents with them.

A spokesperson for the UAE Embassy said that the bank statement must contain at least US$5,000 or its equivalent. Proof of hotel or accommodation must be provided when submitting the application to the embassy, ​​and a confirmed return ticket must also be shown.

The passport must be valid for at least six months for the visa and the visa fee must be deposited in a specific Alfalah Bank account.

In addition, new guidelines have also been issued regarding child visas.

Children under the age of 5 do not need to go to the visa center, while children between the ages of 6 and 15 will have their photo taken at the visa center. Children aged 15 years and above will be required to visit the visa center.

According to the spokesperson, the biometric verification and visa processing will be completed at the visa center.