UAE Introduces 60-Day Visa for Family Members of Nationals

The United Arab Emirates government has introduced a special 60-day visa program, as outlined by the UAE's Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Authority (ICP). This program allows qualifying family members of primary passport holders to apply, provided they meet specific conditions.

The eligible family members include spouses, sons, daughters, and parents, all of whom must hold ordinary passports. The program is available to applicants from seven nationalities, including Indian nationals, who must possess a valid visa, residence permit, or US Green Card issued by a European Union country or the United Kingdom.

Alternatively, a valid residence permit from Japan, South Korea, Australia, Canada, Singapore, or New Zealand is also acceptable. For nationals from Kenya, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, and South Africa, similar conditions apply, although a US Green Card is not listed as a qualifying document.

Holders of diplomatic or service passports are not eligible under these terms.