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.
Apply with us online once your flights are confirmed. Choose the 48-hour or 96-hour transit visa, upload your passport scan and photo, and add your onward booking. A Thai passport needs this approval before departure to leave the airport in the UAE, and check-in staff in Bangkok will usually want to see it. Our team checks each application before it is submitted, so names and passport numbers match your ticket.
Possibly. From 25 June 2026, Thai passport holders with a valid residence permit from listed countries, including Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, the US, the UK, Canada and EU states, may get a visa on arrival, but this does not cover travellers flying from Thailand without such a permit. Because the rule is new and airlines may query it, we still suggest a pre-arranged transit visa for any stop that involves leaving the airport.
Without a UAE visa you will usually wait in the transit area while the airline rebooks you, and a hotel outside may not be possible. With a pre-arranged transit visa from us, you can clear immigration, rest at a hotel and return for the new flight. That is why we suggest one for long or tight connections, especially when travelling with family or on the last departure of the day.
No. Each traveller needs their own transit visa, including babies and children on a parent's booking. Apply for the whole family together with us, adding each child's passport scan and photo, and we keep the applications linked so the approvals arrive together. If a child is travelling with only one parent, carry a consent letter from the other parent and a birth certificate copy in case an airline or officer asks.
Not really. Moving between Dubai International and Al Maktoum International means passing UAE immigration and travelling by road, so a Thai passport needs a visa approved before you fly. A 48-hour transit visa from us usually covers an airport change with a long gap. Allow plenty of time for the transfer, baggage collection and a fresh check-in at the second airport.