New rule for UAE visa system comes into effect: Here's what changes

In a major revamp in the UAE's immigration laws, the Middle-eastern nation's new visa system came into effect on October 3

The UAE has changed its immigration rules by introducing a new visa system from October 3 to allow longer tourist visits and a simpler application process.

The changes in the visa system were approved in April by UAE's cabinet and they were announced last month by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP).

Here's what has change in the UAE's visa system:

Visit Visa

Visit Visas will allow tourists to stay in UAE for 60 days, instead of 30. The five-year multi-entry tourist visa, which allows visitors to stay in the nation for up to 90