Travelers visiting Dubai or UAE can now avail online visa series offered by Emirates Airlines that has partnered with VFS Global- a part of Switzerland-based Kuoni Travel. The service mainly aims to simplify travel and aid the passengers visiting UAE for business or leisure. Initially, the service will be limited to 35 countries in the Far East, Indian sub-continent, Middle East, Africa, Europe and America.
Only 30-day and 96-hour visit Visas to Dubai, UAE are available through the new service, subject to all pre-requisites being met. A 96-hour Visa will cost $44 while a 30-day Visa will cost $57. Besides, Service fees are also applied separately. Visas will be delivered via email within 4 international working days. Passengers can track the status of their applications online at emirates.com.
Richard Vaughan, Divisional Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations Worldwide, Emirates Airlines said, “I’m delighted Emirates Airlines is advancing travel convenience by allowing its customers to apply, purchase and track their UAE Visa online - another initiative in a series of self-service tools that offer more convenience, flexibility and control to passengers.”
