Abu Dhabi: As of July 15 2019, the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship will enforce a decision waiving the tourist visa fees of children

under the age of 18 who are traveling to the UAE accompanied by their parents.

Major General Saeed Rakan Rashidi, director general of the Foreigners Affairs and Ports Authority, said tourists could apply for the visa through its smart app (ICA UAE e-channels) in the category of family tourist visa, or through its website www.ica.gov.ae

This waiver is valid irrespective of the validity of the visa, be it a short or long-term visa.