Are you wondering about how to get a free UAE transit visa in 48 hours or a UAE transit visa in 96 hours? Even, though we failed in the past to get knowledge about it. Now, this is a comprehensive guide about UAE transit visas or Dubai transit visas.
Nationals of GCC countries (Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE) do not require any kind of visa while entering the UAE. They just need to show their GCC country’s passport or national ID card at the point of entry to the UAE.
Sadly, No more FREE visas in UAE. Now, UAE changed its visa prices. We have updated the increased prices of different types of visas.
Also, you can find out how to get a United Arab Emirates (UAE) transit visa for 48 hours and 96 hours, a tourist visa (single entry and multiple entry), and a long-term visa (single entry and multiple entry).
UAE increases the prices of UAE transit visas twice thrice a year.
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UAE Transit visa 48 hours
The UAE transit visa for 48 hours not FREE anymore. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) issues two kinds of transit visas. One is 48 hours transit visa. The Transit visas for 48 hours have a cost of 55 AED. It issues those passengers who are transiting through Abu Dhabi airport. (The entry & exit must be through Abu Dhabi Airport). You need to apply for this visa online through UAE-based airlines (Etihad Airways, Emirates Airlines, Fly Dubai, and Air Arabia).
This visa is only for 48 hours from arriving in the UAE. And you have to leave the UAE within 48 hours of the entrance. This transit visa counts in hours not days.
Apply for UAE visas for 48 hours, 96 hours, or Tourist visas here:- click here
Important Note:
This transit must be applied in advance and approved before arriving in UAE. Also, this transit visa is not extendable. Once a transit visa of 48 hours is issued, it cannot be extended to a 96-hour transit visa.
Documents required for Transit visa of 48 hours
- A Passport must be valid for at least 6 months
- A photo with a white background (Colored Photo)
- 3rd destination ticket booking (must be entry & exit through Abu Dhabi Airport)
- AED 55 (Excluding VAT), they increased the fee.
UAE Transit visa 96 hours
The Transit visa of 96 hours is not free. It has a fee of AED 217 for passengers transiting through the Abu Dhabi airport. You need this visa in advance through a UAE-based airline. Transit visas of 96 hours are not extendable or renewable. The validity of this visa is 96 hours from entry into UAE. It means you must leave the UAE within a specified (96 hours) time from arrival.
Documents required for Transit visa of 96 hours
- A Passport must be valid for at least six months
- A photo with a white background
- 3rd destination ticket booking
- Visa fee of AED 216 (Excluded VAT)
Important note:
A departure fee of AED 30 is charged to every passenger passing through the UAE’s airports.
Pakistani Nationals
Pakistani nationals do need to attach some extra documents to the online visa process except the above.
- A National Identity Card (NIC)
Indian Nationals
Indian nationals who hold an ordinary passport and have a visit visa of the USA or green card of the USA or residence visa of UK or residence visa of Europe. They can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum of 14 days. The green card or visa must be valid for at least 6-months from the date of entry into the UAE.
What type of visa do I need?
It depends on the length of your trip and which visa you need. All below fees are mentioned in AED (UAE Dirhams). These visa fees are non-refundable. The visa takes 3 to 4 working days to process.
48-Hour Transit visa (Single Entry)
This visa is for those travelers who are transiting through Abu Dhabi International Airport for a duration between 8 to 48 hours and traveling towards a 3rd destination.
- Validity of entry: 14 days (valid for 14 days. You can travel within 14 days)
- Duration: 48 hours
- Number of entries: Single
Visa Fees: 37 AED (Excluded VAT),Now 55 AED.
Recently, I applied United Arab Emirates (UAE) transit visa to Abu Dhabi from Etihad Airways, and my visa just approved in 3 hours and 52 minutes (approx. 4 hours). The latest visa system is the quick, fast way to get an online visa.
96-Hour Transit visa (Single Entry)
The travelers who pass through Abu Dhabi International Airport. The time duration is between 8 hours to 96 hours to travel towards the 3rd country.
- Validity of entry: 14 days
- Duration: 96 hours or 4 days
- Number of entries: Single
- Visa Fees: AED 216 (Excluded VAT)
Tourist Visa Single Entry
A passport must be valid for 6 months. Apply for a tourist visa in advance or before you travel to UAE. A tourist visa allows you enter UAE from any emirates. This visa can be extended two times for a fee of AED 960 (Single Extension).
- Validity of entry: 60 days
- Duration: 30 days
- Number of entries: Single Entry
- Visa Fees: AED 510
Tourist Visa Multiple Entry
This visa has the same requirements as a Tourist visa single entry, but this is a multiple entry visa
- Validity of entry: 60 days
- Duration: 30 days (starting from the date of the first arrival)
- Number of entries: Multiple Entry
- Visa Fees: AED 610
Long-Term Tourist Visa Single Entry
This visa is for those tourists who wish to spend more than 30 days in the UAE. It can be extended twice.
- Validity of entry: 60 days
- Duration: 90 days
- Number of entries: Single Entry
- Visa Fees: AED 830
Long-Term Tourist Visa Multiple Entry
This is a long-term tourist multiple entry visa for UAE. It can be extended twice.
- Validity of entry: 60 days
- Duration: 90 days
- Number of entries: Single Entry
- Visa Fees: AED 1560
Sharjah Transit Visa
The transit visa in UAE is very complicated because every emirate has its own rules. A traveler can get entry to UAE via Sharjah on a transit visa.
FAQs UAE transit visa
Why do we need a transit visa?
Some countries need transit visas because they travel to 3rd destination by passing through the UAE’s airport.
How can I get a free transit visa?
No! You can’t. Generally, UAE finished free transit visas. Now you have to apply in advance for a UAE transit visa of 48 hrs for AED 55 and a 96-hour visa for AED 216 (Excluded VAT).
What is the cost of a UAE transit visa?
There are two kinds of transit visas: 48 hours for AED 55. The other is 96 hours which costs AED 216.
Do we need a transit visa in advance? Yes. Passengers need a Transit visa of 48 hours and a Transit visa of 96 hours must be gotten in advance before arriving in UAE.
Can we get a transit visa on arrival?
Every country has different rules. Check at Eithad on the official website for entry to UAE from Abu Dhabi through a 48-hour transit visa or 96-hour transit visa.
Disclaimer: This guide is compiled from the official website of UAE Immigration and Visas, UAE-based airlines. We do not guarantee, that you will get a 100 % visa in UAE but it will help you with how to apply for transit visas and how much fees. We compiled this guide because some agents for UAE visas charge too much money.
We regularly update this guide. Please visit regularly if there is any change.
Previously, UAE offered a FREE transit visa for 48 hours and also offered a 96-hour visa for AED 50.
7 comments
Slaam I want transit visa from Pakistan i m going greece only Abu Dhabi change flight ✈️ I have residents permit greece expire 2025
W. Salam. You can apply for a transit visa online. 48 hours transit visa is free of cost.
Salam my flight from Afghanistan I will ching flan in Dubai
I am not traveling via Emirates or ethihad, can I still apply for 48hrs transit visa through them or whom should I contact?
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