Travellers will be able to apply for Dubai tourist visas through the destination’s official tourism website, Visit Dubai, under a new initiative that aims to make the application process more accessible.
Announced by Dubai Crown Prince SheikhHamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the new service will allow visitors to apply for single- and multiple-entry tourist visas through the platform. Further visa categories are expected to be added in future.
The initiative is expected to be implemented in November, however further details have yet to be announced. The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs Dubai will remain responsible for assessing applications and issuing visas.
The service forms part of Dubai’s Shared Digital Channels Initiative, which unifies government services on a single platform. It aims to give visitors access to visa applications alongside tools for discovering attractions, booking tickets, exploring events and planning itineraries, without having to navigate multiple websites or applications.
Separately, Dubai is introducing the Dubai Access Club, an invitation-only membership programme for repeat visitors. Designed to encourage repeat visitation, it will offer selected members exclusive experiences and benefits.
