Children under 18 are exempt from visa fees

Economist – United Arab Emirates:

The Council of Ministers announced that accompanying children of tourists (under 18 years of age) would be exempt from state visa fees between July 15 and September 15, The new resolution of the Council of Ministers aims to support the national economy, to strengthen the country's competitiveness as a leading tourist destination at the Arab and international level and to promote the development of the tourism sector and the Improvement of the investment climate. The new decision allows foreign tourists to obtain a free visa for their accompanying children under 18, during the summer holidays only, which take place from July 15 to September 15 of each year.

The decision of the Council of Ministers reflects the status of the international community as the main tourist destination providing various hotel and tourist services, The number of passengers transiting through the country's airports has reached 32.8 million passengers during the first quarter of this year

The decision of the Council of Ministers to exempt tourists children from visa fees should contribute to the revitalization of the sector. Tourism in the interior of the country, tourism spending growth on the hospitality, entertainment and economic growth sector.