Dubai Transit Visa Types
Choose the Dubai Transit Visa That Covers Your Connection
Every permit here is single entry, must be used within 30 days of issue and cannot be extended in Dubai. Fees are shown before you pay.
96 Hour Transit
14 Day Business
30 Day Single
60 Day Multiple
60 Day Single
30 Day Multiple
60 Day Inside A2A Visa Extension
2 Yr Freelancer Visa
Must have :
- Valid passport for at least six months.
- Confirmed onward ticket to a third country, departing within your 48 or 96 hour window.
- Confirmed hotel booking in Dubai, or the address of the family or friends you are staying with.
Important note :
- The passport scan must show the whole bio page. Do not cover any part with paper, a finger or another object.
- Your photo needs a plain white background and must be less than six months old.
Documents Required
Documents Required for a Dubai Transit Visa
Four documents, and a specialist checks each one before your application is filed.
Passport Must Have
Personal Details
Your full name, date of birth, passport number, and expiration date.
Photo & Signature
The passport holder’s photo and signature should be clear and legible.
Complete Page Visibility
The entire bio page should be visible, without glare or cropping.
Passport Must Have
Your passport should have at least 6 months of validity and at least 4 blank pages.
Make sure your passport scan is clear, uncropped and easy to read.
Photograph Upload Guidelines
Recent Photograph
The photograph must be taken within the last 6 months.
Clear Face Visibility
The face should be clearly visible, front-facing, with a neutral expression.
Background
The background must be plain white or light-colored, without shadows or patterns.
No Accessories
Sunglasses, caps, hats, or headphones are not allowed.
(Religious headwear is permitted if the face is fully visible.)
Image Quality
The image must be clear, high resolution, and free from blur, filters, or glare.
File Format
JPG / JPEG / PNG formats are accepted.
Hotel Ticket Upload Guidelines
Confirmed Hotel Booking
The hotel reservation must be confirmed.
Guest Name
The booking must display the guest name, matching the passport.
Stay Details
Hotel name, address, check-in & check-out dates must be clearly visible.
Complete Booking Page
The full booking details should be visible, without cutting or hiding any information.
File Format
PDF or image format (JPG / PNG) is accepted.
Flight Ticket Upload Guidelines
Confirmed Ticket
Only a confirmed onward ticket to a third country is accepted (no hold or tentative bookings), departing within your transit window.
Passenger Details
The ticket must clearly show the passenger name, matching the passport.
Travel Details Visible
Flight number, departure & arrival cities, and travel dates must be visible.
Readable Document
The ticket must be clear and legible, without cropping or distortion.
File Format
PDF or image format (JPG / PNG) is acceptable.
FAQ
Dubai Transit Visa Questions, Answered
Who needs one, 48 versus 96 hours, fees, documents and what airlines check at boarding.
Usually nothing, if you stay airside on one ticket and your Australian visa is already granted; the airline in Cairo will check it before boarding. If the layover is long, you change airports, or your onward flight is disrupted, you need a UAE visa to leave the terminal, and Egyptian passports require it approved before departure. We suggest a pre-arranged 48-hour transit visa for long connections.
A scan of your passport bio page, valid for at least six months, a recent colour photo on a plain background, and your confirmed onward flight. A hotel booking helps for longer stopovers but is not the core requirement. Our team checks the scan for glare or cropped edges before filing, which avoids a common reason applications come back for correction.
Yes. Once approved, the transit visa lets you pass immigration and spend your stopover in the city, as long as you leave on your booked onward flight within the 48 hours. It is single entry, so it cannot be used to come and go. If you want two full days in Dubai, the 96-hour transit visa gives more room for delays.
The 48-hour transit visa fits an overnight connection. It lets you clear immigration, sleep in a hotel and return for your morning flight. Book a room near the airport and keep your onward boarding details handy. Apply with us once your tickets are confirmed, so the approval is in your inbox well before you leave Cairo.
The UAE entry rules are the same, and Egyptian passports need an approved visa to leave either airport. Airline stopover offers sometimes come with their own visa arrangements and conditions. Tell us your arrival airport when you apply, and our team will confirm the transit visa fits that route before filing, so there are no surprises at check-in in Cairo.