96 Hours Transit Visa

Passengers are issued 96 hours transit visas when they seek to pass through airports in the UAE. You can’t extend or renew the visa. The visa is valid for 96 hours from the time of entry into the UAE. It’s imperative that you leave the UAE within 96 hours of your arrival to the UAE.

The 96 hours transit visas are valid for a period of 30 days. You may acquire the visa on your own or employ a qualified agent. The Dubai transit visa is of paper which implies that it’ll be in the form of a pdf file of which you’ll need to get a printout. You must carry the visa when you arrive in Dubai.

What you Need to Do at the Immigration

You’ll only need to furnish your passport along with a copy of your visa at the immigration office. In case of medical emergencies, you might be asked to present travel insurance and also present proof of having enough funds for your travel. It’s possible that you are asked about the intent of your travel and the arrangement for accommodation that you have made.

Some Information about the Visa

• The processing time is 5 working days
• The period of stay is 4 continuous days
• The visa is valid for 30 days
• It’s a single entry visa

What are the Documents Needed?

It’s easy to apply for a 96 hours Dubai transit visa when you apply with us. You’ll only need to furnish the following documents-

• A scanned color copy of your passport’s first and last pages. It’s a must that your passport stays valid for at least 6 months from the day you are traveling and it should have a minimum of 3 blank pages.
• A scanned color copy of a passport-size photograph of yours having a white background
• A copy of your PAN card
• Your return flight ticket with Okay to Board (OTB) processing done

How you Should Apply for the Visa

You shall have to go through a very simple process when applying for a Dubai transit visa

• Visit our website and navigate to the visa application page
• Once there, click on the ‘Apply for Visa’ tab
• Share some basic information like name, email, and the date of travel
• Make the required payment
• Buy your flight tickets and book your accommodation,
• You’ll receive an intimation on your email id and also by an SMS after your visa is approved
• If there’s any payment still pending, you’ll have to make it and then download your visa after logging into the portal

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• How many days before the traveling date can you apply for the visa?

Usually, you’ll need to apply for the visa 30 days in advance. However, there are certain cases where it needs to be applied two months in advance.

• Is Visa on Arrival available?

Yes, a visa on arrival is provided to people of certain nationalities. Those of Indian origin with a passport issued by the US, UK, or the EU can enter the UAE with a visa on arrival.

• Is the visa application fee refunded in case of rejection?

There’s no refund even if the visa application is rejected.