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.
The reports from July 2025 named Nigerian passports, not Niger. In our October 2026 checks we found no UAE measure that names Niger specifically, but rules can change quickly. To avoid confusion, make sure your application clearly shows Niger as your nationality. Before booking a layover, ask us to check the current position for your passport, then apply with us for a pre-arranged transit visa if you plan to leave the airport.
Only if you leave the airport. If your Dubai to Jeddah flight is on the same booking and the wait is short, you normally stay airside. For an overnight wait or separate tickets, you need a UAE visa approved before travel, and a 48-hour transit visa is usually right. Keep your Umrah visa ready for the airline. Apply with us before you leave Niamey so everything is checked first.
The application details are entered in English, matching your passport exactly. You do not need perfect English: names, dates and passport numbers are copied straight from the document. If anything is unclear, our team can help over email or WhatsApp. We check each file before submission, which helps travellers from Niger avoid simple mistakes such as swapped names or the wrong nationality being selected.
Without a UAE visa, you stay in the transit area while the airline rebooks you, and hotel access is not guaranteed. That can mean a long, uncomfortable wait. A pre-arranged 48-hour transit visa lets you leave the airport and rest until the new departure. For travellers flying from Niamey with tight connections, we recommend arranging it with us before the trip rather than hoping the connection holds.