
TRANSIT VISA AND ALL ABOUT IT
In here, you will get all the relevant information about
transit visas of UAE. There are two kinds of transit visas that UAE issue. One
of which is for 48 hours that is free of cost and the other is for 96 hours for
a low price that is 50 AED only. Transit visas can only be sponsored by the UAE
founded airlines. The visa issued by them must be processed and accepted before
your entrance in UAE. None of the transit visas can be extended further than
their limit.
Who needs a
transit visa?
You might not be one of the lucky nationals that are
qualified for visa on arrival and for a free entry visa to UAE. So you will
need a transit visa.
Who can
apply for your transit visa?
If you are traveling through any UAE based travel airline
then your transit visa can be arranged earlier than your journey. If your
travels are arranged by a travel agency, then the agents can get you the visa
too, but all visas are provided through the airline. If airline agents want,
they can also apply online through different online channels provided by the
General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in every
emirate.
The time
span of the transit visa
The time spans of transit visas are fixed. Either they can be
of 48 hours or for 96 hours. Keep in mind that a 48-hour visa can’t be
prolonged to 96 hours visa.
48-hours
Transit Visa
This 48-hours transit visa is issued free to passengers that
will pass through UAE airports. But you have to apply for a visa earlier
through UAE founded airlines. This visa won’t be prolonged or renewed. The time
span of this visa is 48 hours, and you need to leave UAE within 48hours of
arrival.
To obtain a 48-hour transit visa, you must have:
• A passport or any
other travel document that must be valid for the next three months.
• A picture of
yourself with a white background
• And another ticket
booking for your next destination other than the one you are coming from
96-hours
transit visa
This transit visa is issued for 96-hours and given against a
price of 50 AED. This is a very cheap UAE Visa, in comparison to other visas.
Visa is issued to travelers passing through UAE airports after the payment is
done. This visa can’t be extended or renewed. The entry time in UAE for
passengers is 96-hours. Make sure you leave UAE, within the time span of
96-hours.
To obtain a 96-hours transit visa, you need to have:
• A passport or any
travel document that must be valid for the next six months
• A picture of
yourself with a white background
• And a ticket
booking of the next destination you will go to other than the place you are
coming from.
Important
Note
Any federal, local or private entity can’t force upon any
fees or additional charges. The only departure fee every passenger transiting
through UAE airports must pay is AED 30.
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