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
7 Day Short Stay
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.
We think it is the safer choice. Malaysian passports are listed for entry on arrival, but rules can change and check-in staff at KLIA may ask how you plan to enter the UAE. A pre-arranged transit visa from us settles that before you fly and covers you if a delayed connection pushes you out of the airport. It also means no surprises at the immigration desk after a long flight.
Yes, many do. Book a ticket from Jeddah or Madinah with a stop in Dubai, then add a 48-hour or 96-hour transit visa for your time in the city. Malaysian passports are listed for entry on arrival, but we recommend a pre-arranged transit visa for groups and families, so everyone clears immigration together and nobody is held back at check-in in Saudi Arabia.
Check the published connection time for each itinerary rather than relying on a typical figure, as schedules change by season. On one ticket you stay airside and need no extra documents for the UAE. If a meeting or a long gap makes leaving Zayed International worthwhile, we recommend a pre-arranged transit visa, which keeps repeat trips predictable and avoids depending on arrival processing.
You collect your bags at the carousel, which means clearing UAE immigration, then check in again for your onward flight. That counts as entering the country. Malaysian passports are listed for entry on arrival, but we recommend a pre-arranged transit visa for this kind of self-transfer, so a delay in the baggage hall or a missed onward flight does not leave you without a clear status.