FLASH NEWSUAE Summer Visa Fee Waiver for Kids

Save Up to AED 700 on UAE Tourist Visas for Kids This Summer

The UAE government offers an annual tourist visa fee waiver for children under 18 traveling with their parents during the summer months. This exemption, valid from July 15 to September 15, covers both 30-day and 60-day tourist visas. To qualify, the child must be traveling to the UAE with at least one parent, and the child’s visa application must be submitted together with the tourist visa application of the accompanying parent.

This waiver is not meant for UAE residents applying for a visit visa for their child, but rather for foreign tourists traveling to the country as a family. When the child is traveling without the mother or father, an undertaking letter may be required. Families should inform the travel agency handling the applications that they are applying under the summer visa fee waiver before making the payment.

While the visa application fee is waived, families may still have to pay for travel insurance and the service charges collected by the agency processing the application. These additional charges can come to around AED 120 per child, depending on the agency and the insurance provided. A family traveling with two children could save between AED 500 and AED 700 on visa application fees, but they may still pay up to AED 240 in insurance and service charges for the two children.

The waiver applies to both 30-day and 60-day tourist visas, and the applications must be submitted during the waiver period. The parent’s and child’s applications must be filed together for the child to qualify. The official rule covers children below the age of 18, so families traveling with someone who has already turned 18 should check the applicable visa cost with the travel agency before applying.

It’s also worth noting that 30-day and 60-day tourist visas can currently be extended twice, and the parent’s visa can also be extended by paying the applicable fees. Extension prices currently start from around AED 1,000, depending on the agency and the type of visa.

To claim the waiver, families should submit the necessary documents to the travel agency handling the applications. The documents required include the child’s passport, a copy of the parent’s passport, and a completed visa application form. The travel agency will then process the application and provide the family with a breakdown of the costs, including the waived visa fee, insurance, and service charges.

In summary, the UAE tourist visa fee waiver for children under 18 is a great opportunity for families to save on tourist visa application fees during the summer months. By understanding the requirements and qualifications for the waiver, families can plan their trip to the UAE with confidence and make the most of their summer vacation.