Here’s everything you need for this 5-year travel pass

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Over the years, Abu Dhabi has grown in popularity among the tourist crowd. As a result, visa facilities have been improved and updated. Frequent travelers can apply for this multiple entry visa. Let us know about documents, fees and more about Abu Dhabi 5 Year Tourist Pass.

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Tourists will be allowed to stay in the UAE for 90 consecutive days without a sponsor. All thanks to the five-year multiple-entry tourist visa.

If you have one of your sponsors, you will be eligible to spend up to 180 days per year in Abu Dhabi and the rest of the UAE. That means multiple vacations to warm cities without worrying about visas.

Also read: Dubai Multiple Entry Visa: Here’s how to apply

How to apply for this tourist pass?

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The application process for this visa is very simple. Just visit the website of the General Directorate of Residence and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA). Also review the process on the mobile app or on the Federal Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) website.

What important documents are required?

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Let’s put together a list of documents to get a better understanding of the applicant.

1. Bank statements for six months proving a balance of at least Dh14,689.
2. Proof of health insurance in the UAE.
3. Copy of the first and last page of the passport.
4. A recent passport-sized color photo, which must be taken against a white background.

Some applicants may also be required to submit supplementary documentation such as:

1. Copy the ticket.
2. Proof of residency, such as invitation letters from UAE friends and family.
3. Rental agreement or hotel reservation.

What is the total cost of the tourist pass?

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The total cost of applying for this visa amounts to Dhs650 in total. Let’s examine the classification of costs.

1. Dhs100 application fee.
2. Issue fee: 500 Dhs.
3. Electronic service 50 Dhs.

Within two to five business days, you will receive an email notifying you whether your application for a five-year multiple-entry visa has been approved.

So we expected that we could enter the emirate or have a short stop in Abu Dhabi.

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