Dubai Transit Visa

There are two primary types of Dubai Transit Visa:

1. 48-hour Transit Visa: This visa is issued to tourists who have a layover in the city is between 8 to 48 hours. It is a transit visa with a single entrance.
2. 96-hour Transit Visa: The Dubai 96-hour visa is issued to those individuals who have a layover in Dubai for 8 to 96 hours. This is also a single-entry visa. Therefore, you would have to leave the United Arab Emirates within 96 hours from when you enter.

Both visas are non-renewable and are intended for transit purposes only.

Obtaining a Dubai transit visa with Dubai Tour Visa is very simple and easy. All it takes is visiting our website to select the correct transit visa based on your layover duration. You will be required to fill out the online application with your details and upload the required documents. When the visa is approved, you will receive your Dubai transit visa electronically within 48 hours.

However, you can also apply through other channels like UAE airlines, including Emirates, Flydubai, Etihad, and Air Arabia, Tour operators and travel agencies, and Hotels in the UAE with which you have a confirmed reservation.

To acquire a Dubai transit visa, you need to gather the following list of documents:

• A 6-month valid passport
• Confirmed onward flight ticket
• Passport type photo (UAE visa photo specifications)
• Visa for next destination (if applicable)
• Hotel booking or accommodation (especially for a 96-hour)

Yes, you need a Dubai transit visa if:

• You want to leave the airport during your layover.
• Your layover is longer than 8 hours.
• Passport type photo (UAE visa photo specifications)
• Visa for next destination (if applicable)
• You are not a national of a country that is visa-exempt or eligible for a visa-on-arrival.

If you stay in the airport's transit zone and your layover is under 8 hours, you probably do not need a transit visa.

The fees for both Dubai transit visas vary. Here is an overview:

1. 48-hour Transit Visa: Free of charge
2. 96-hour Transit Visa: Around AED 50 to AED 100

The processing time of Dubai transit visa is approximately around 2 to 4 working days. However, it is suggested to apply for the visa at least a week in advance of your travel date to avoid delays.

Yes, a hotel booking or proof of accommodation is normally required for a 96-hour visa. For a 48-hour visa, it is not required but still recommended.

Only nationals of countries that are eligible for a visa-on-arrival (eg, the US, UK, EU, Schengen countries, Australia, Japan, etc.) can enter Dubai without applying in advance. Other travelers must apply for a visa before arriving. Moreover, Non-eligible nationalities do not have a transit visa on arrival either.

The benefits of choosing Dubai Tour Visa are as follows:

• Quick, Easy Application Process
• Expert Assistance with Documentation, Risk Assessment & Requirements
• Most Competitive Pricing, Transparent prices, No hidden costs
• Ensure Reliable, Honest Service with High Approval Rates
• Combination of visa service and tour packages or hotel bookings
• We help you simplify the process and ease your transition through Dubai.