Transit Visa (48 hours)
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 2 days
- Processing time
- 24-48 hours
- Fee
- Free (via airlines)
- Validity
- 48 hours from arrival
- Entry
- Single entry
48-hour transit visa issued free of charge when applied through a UAE-based airline. The visa is non-extendable and cannot be converted to a 96-hour transit visa. Must have a confirmed onward ticket to a third destination. If transit exceeds 24 hours, proof of hotel booking or accommodation is required.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Available to all nationalities transiting through the UAE
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Purpose of visit
Must be in transit to a third destination with a confirmed onward ticket
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Passport-size photograph
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: No
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare passport (valid 3+ months), passport photo, and confirmed onward flight ticket to a third destination
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Online application
Apply through a UAE-based airline (Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, etc.) when booking your transit flight
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Processing wait
Visa is processed by the airline, typically within 24-48 hours before travel
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Visa collection
Receive transit visa approval linked to your booking. Present at UAE immigration upon arrival