Policy & Legal Updates
Dubai Launches Direct Platform Visa Applications and Five-Year Access Club
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum introduced new regulatory and digital initiatives permitting visitors to apply directly for tourist visas through the Visit Dubai platform starting November 2026. The launch also features the invitation-only Dubai Access Club, offering repeat visitors a five-year multi-entry visa permitting stays of up to 90 days annually. Visa applications continue to be vetted and formally approved by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs.
