Free UAE tourist visas for under-18s this summer

Thursday, 20 June 2019 16:18

Tourists to the UAE are being reminded that their children can get free entry into the country if they are under the age of 18.

The annual visa fee waiver will be effective for two months starting July 15.

According to the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA), the offer is only valid for those who are accompanied by a parent and is regardless of the length of the validity of the parent's visa.

People who want to take advantage of the offer can check the ICA website or their smart app.

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