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 after booking your flights. Pick the 48-hour or 96-hour transit visa, upload your passport scan, a recent photo and the onward ticket, and our team checks it before submission. A Vietnamese passport needs this visa approved before departure to leave the airport in the UAE, and check-in staff at Noi Bai or Tan Son Nhat may ask to see it.
If you stay airside on one ticket, you generally need only your passport, your UK student visa and your boarding passes. A UAE visa matters only if you leave the airport, for example on a long layover or after an overnight delay. We suggest a pre-arranged transit visa if your gap is long or your tickets are separate, so a missed connection does not leave you stuck in the terminal.
It can help. Since 25 June 2026, Vietnamese passport holders with a valid residence permit from countries including South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Australia, the US, the UK, Canada or EU states may obtain a visa on arrival, though not those travelling without such a permit. Airlines are still adjusting to the change, so we recommend a pre-arranged transit visa with us to avoid questions at check-in.
Very likely, yes. With separate tickets you normally collect your bags, clear UAE immigration and check in again, which counts as entering the country. A Vietnamese passport needs a visa approved before travel for that, so a 48-hour transit visa from us is the usual choice. Leave a generous gap between flights, because a late first flight does not oblige the second airline to wait.
Up to 96 hours from entry, which is four days. It is meant for a stopover between flights, so you need a confirmed onward ticket within that window, and it generally cannot be extended or converted. If you would like more time in Dubai, a tourist visa suits better. Our team can look at your plans and tell you which option fits before you apply with us.