The United Arab Emirates has completely waived visa fees for transit travelers for the first two days of their stay in the country. This was reported on Thursday, June 14, by the Dubai Media Office, citing a decision by the UAE Cabinet, as reported by vOtpusk.ru.
According to the new ones According to the rules, a transit visa can be extended for an additional 48 hours for 13.6 $. It is noted that special dedicated counters will now be available at airports to service transit tourists.
Observers estimate that these visa easing measures will have no impact on the Russian market. As a reminder, since the winter of 2017, Russians have been able to enter the UAE free of charge, receiving a stamp upon arrival.
"The policy of simplifying visa formalities, which the country's leadership has previously adopted, has already led to a significant increase in tourist flow to the Emirates. Flight programs on this route are expanding and are in demand in the air travel market," notes Artur Muradyan, CEO of the tour operator Space Travel.
He added that Russian tourists are not particularly fond of long layovers and prefer short periods of time between flights.
"Therefore, most often, the tour product is designed with minimal connections. The current relaxations will likely be of interest to independent travelers, as well as tourists from other countries, including the CIS," Muradyan comments on the situation.
Source: trn-news.ru
