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Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) – UAE has announced visa waiver for children below 18 years of age. United Arab Emirate is well known as a tourist hotspot and the latest visa waiver for children below 18 accompanying their parents for a vacation in UAE, will further boost the in-bound tourism, as per the tourism department.
The cabinet decision for visa waiver passed in July 2018, under which tourists do not have to pay visa fee for their children while visiting the UAE between July 15 and September 15.
The visa fee exemption is beneficial for families planning vacation in Dubai. The ICA, also urges tourists to take the benefit of visa waiver and plan a good getaway in Dubai. As the benefits of fee waiver will be available for tourists from 15th July to 15th September, Every year!
The decision is believed to be great one as the months of July to September are considered off-peak tourist season. So, this move by the government will definitely attract and encourage tourist families to explore Dubai in the summer months.
The summer weather in Dubai is considered harsh, but that’s not entirely true. Keeping in mind the low rush of tourists, low-cost stay and shopping, cheaper airfare and comparatively easier travel. Visiting Dubai during this period can especially leave you with good tourist experience and memories.
It is not just the visa fee of children that the UAE government has taken care of, the government has also announced free SIM card on arrival for tourists. Experts from the industry have appreciated the step and say that the step would contribute in increasing number of travellers from China and India.
With all the good news floating, of the governments newly announced policies of Visa Fee waiver for children and free International Sim Cards on arrival. The UAE’s tourism industry is forecast to grow and welcome more tourists.
It is a good news especially for the budget travellers. As per the data shared by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Dubai welcomed 4.75 million international overnight visitors in the first quarter of 2019, which is a 2% growth in volumes as compared to 2018.
The Sharjah International Airport shared that it registered over 3.156 million passengers in the first quarter of 2019, recording a growth of 9.56 per cent in passenger growth as compared to same period in 2017. Indians staying as residents UAE are rather happy with the announcements by the government and expect more visits from their loved ones.
Prior the announcement of Visa Fee Waiver, family members visiting UAE had to pay around Dh350 for Visa of their children’s. Relatives of migrant residents are cheerful because of the extra savings and expect more family visits during the season. There are various other category visas available for tourists like multi-entry visa, and Express visa. The 30-day tourist visa to UAE costs around Dh365 and the 90-day tourist visa is around Dh900. Which is now saved on the part of tourists for their children!
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