In a major decision, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has suspended the issuance of three three-month visit visa. It was confirmed by a call center executive at the Federal Authority For Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP).
He said that the “three-month entry permit was available a few months ago, but not anymore.” However, the facility of a 30- or 60-day visa is still available.
Furthermore, it was also confirmed by travel agents. According to them, the three-month visit visa request option has been removed from the portal they use to issue permits.
It should be noted that the 60-day visa was introduced as an alternative when the UAE’s authorities decided to discontinue the three-month visit visa during the COVID-19 pandemic. Later, the three-month scheme was reinstated again in May as a leisure visa.
It is important to mention that despite the discontinuation of the three-month facility, first-degree relatives of UAE residents can still avail it. According to the call center executive, residents are allowed to bring their parents or relatives on the three-month scheme.
Firoz Maliyakkal, founder and CEO of Tahira Tours and Travels, told Khaleej Times that the issuance of long-term leisure visas has been suspended temporarily. “The demand for this visa was slightly increasing due to the winter months ahead,” he added.
That is good news for the visitors who are willing to going there