Introduction
The festive season is around the corner, and Christmas and the New Year are almost here. And if you are the one who likes to travel or want to spend this festival time in the United Arab Emirates with your whole family, then here is the good news for you: Dubai is visa-free for those under 18 and traveling with adults as part of a family group visit visa.

UAE Family Visit Visa
Yes, you heard it right! In order to boost tourism in the country UAE family group tourist visa is free for children under the age of 18. But for the adults, normal charges are applicable. This offer can be availed by approved travel agencies. Yet, travel agencies can charge a visa processing fee for children's visas which can be approximately 80 dirhams to 120 dirhams.

Required Document and Visa Duration
Passport copies and passport-size photographs are the needed documents and it is available for 30 or 60 days of stay. Although, family visas can be extended within the country without leaving but then the children must pay the full visa fee as the extension within the country is not free.

Females less than 18 years old are not qualified to apply for a tourist visa unless accompanied by parents. Minors traveling alone must have Unaccompanied Minor service booked when applying for a tourist visa. The Passport should have at least a period of 6 months validity from the arrival date.

How Much Adults Have to Pay for Dubai Visa?
For 30-day visa adults must pay approx 350 dirhams to 500 dirhams. And for a 60-day visa, the cost can be approx 500 dirhams to 650 dirhams.

The Bottom Line
The purpose of this initiative is to attract more families and tourists and encourage them to choose Dubai as their holiday destination. Also, this free visa offer is not too new. As the UAE's travel industry is planning to grow more, all thanks go to the government for visa-free entry for children in UAE.