This catered to various travel needs. Individuals can apply to visit close relatives, including parents, children, siblings, and spouses, by providing proof of their relationship, such as marriage or birth certificates.

Friends are also eligible for the visa but must present “valid reasons” for their visit, such as attending important events or spending quality time with close associates.

The application can be submitted through the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) website, mobile app, or at service centres within the UAE.

Required documents include:

• A valid passport with a minimum of six months’ validity
• Two recent passport-sized photographs
• Supporting financial documentation
• Employment or business proof (e.g., salary certificate, partnership contract, or business licence)

The visa fees are structured as follows: for a 30-day visa, the cost is AED 300 (at least Rs22,755); for a 60-day visa, the fee is AED 500 (at least Rs37,925); and for a 90-day visa, the charge is AED700 (at least Rs53,095).

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Applicants are also required to pay a refundable deposit of AED2,000 (at least Rs151,700) as financial security, along with minor administrative charges. Medical insurance is also mandatory, costing between AED40 and AED90 (at leastRs3,034 to Rs6,825), depending on the duration of the visa.