Transit Visa (96 hours)
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 4 days
- Processing time
- 24-48 hours
- Fee
- AED 216 (approx. $59 USD)
- Validity
- 96 hours from arrival
- Entry
- Single entry
96-hour transit visa for travelers with a longer layover. Non-extendable. Must have a confirmed onward ticket to a third destination. Requires proof of hotel booking or accommodation. Applied for through a UAE-based airline.
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
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Payment through airline or travel agency; Amount: AED 216
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Hotel booking
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must cover full stay: Yes
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare passport (valid 3+ months), passport photo, confirmed onward ticket, and hotel booking covering stay
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Online application
Apply through a UAE-based airline when booking your transit flight
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Fee payment
Pay AED 216 visa fee through the airline
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Processing wait
Visa is processed by the airline, typically within 24-48 hours
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Visa collection
Receive transit visa approval. Present at UAE immigration upon arrival