Dubai Visa Requirements for Russian Passport Holders

Airside on one ticket, no. Russian passports are often listed for entry on arrival, but we recommend a pre-arranged transit visa from us for long stops, because rules change, online information is often out of date and airlines check strictly. An approved visa also covers you if a delay forces an overnight stay in Dubai.

Yes. Many Russian travellers combine separate tickets through Dubai, and a self-transfer means clearing immigration to collect bags. If the first flight is late, the second airline won't wait. A pre-arranged transit visa from us gives you a clear entry and the option of a hotel night. Leave a few hours between flights.

Only by leaving the airport and travelling by road between the two cities, which takes time. You'll clear immigration in Dubai and check in again at Zayed International, so we recommend a pre-arranged transit visa from us for the crossing. Allow plenty of time between flights and keep your onward booking to hand.

Yes. If the family leaves the airport, each traveller needs their own visa, infants included, and each child needs their own international passport. We'll file the family together so approvals arrive at the same time, and check that every name matches the airline booking exactly.