Dubai offers repeat visitors five-year visa by invitation only
Dubai launched the Dubai Access Club, giving approved repeat visitors a five-year multiple-entry tourist visa with stays of up to 90 days at a time.
Dubai launched the Dubai Access Club, which gives approved repeat visitors a five-year multiple-entry tourist visa, according to Gulf News.
The club allows holders to stay for up to 90 days at a time within a one-year period, subject to approval by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai.
Membership is invitation-only through selected employers and loyalty programmes, and the club does not accept open applications from the public.
The club includes benefits worth up to AED 2,000 in credits, discounts and a free du SIM card, according to the newspaper.
What do these terms mean?
Multiple-entry visa: A permit that allows a visitor to enter the country more than once during its validity, without applying for a new visa each time.
General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs: The Dubai government body responsible for issuing visas and monitoring foreign residents.
Loyalty programmes: Reward schemes that give customers points or benefits for repeated purchases or use.
SIM card: A small card placed in a phone that provides network and mobile internet service.
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