UAE 96-hour transit visa
Best for layovers of up to four days on the way to another country. Valid in all seven emirates. Is it right for me?
- Up to 96 hoursStay
- Single entryEnds when you leave
- Onward ticket neededFlight out within 96 hours
- 2–3 working daysExpress: 24 working hours
You’ll need: 
face photo
passport bio page
passport cover
onward ticket What counts
Your eVisa, by email as a PDF
UAE immigration issues the eVisa and we email it to you. There is no sticker or embassy visit: you show the PDF, printed or on your phone.
- Check every name and the passport number against your passport
- Print it, or keep it on your phone for check-in and arrival
- Carry your onward ticket too: airlines and immigration may ask to see it
Three photos and your onward ticket
Per traveller, uploaded online after you fill in the form. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the day you arrive.
Plain white background, taken in the last 6 months.
JPG or PNGNo glasses
The page with your photo, all four corners visible.
JPG, PNG or PDFNo glare
A photo of the front cover of the same passport.
JPG, PNG or PDF
A booked flight out of the UAE within 96 hours.
JPG, PNG or PDF
Transit visas need a confirmed onward ticket. We may ask for a hotel booking.
Face photo: do’s and don’ts
Most delays come from the photo.
Apply today. Your eVisa is expected in 2–3 working days.
Only the first step is yours. Dates are estimates in UAE working days (Mon–Fri) and assume correct documents. UAE immigration can take longer.
- 1TodayYou apply and payOne short form and three photos, about 2 minutesYou
- 2Next working dayWe check and submitOne of our visa experts checks every file, then submits it to UAE immigrationOur experts
- 32–3 working dayseVisa PDF by emailWith standard processing. Express: within 24 working hoursOur experts
- 4On your tripLand and leave the airportShow the eVisa and your onward ticket. You can stay up to 96 hours.You
Is this the right visa for you?
Check your passport first. Many passports get a free visa on arrival, so you may not need to pay at all.Check now
Choose this visa if
- You’re stopping in the UAE on the way to another country
- You’ll leave within 96 hours of landing
- You already have a confirmed onward flight
Consider instead
If your plans look different, one of these fits better.
Good to know before you apply
You need a confirmed flight out of the UAE, leaving within 96 hours of arrival.
If you might stay longer than four days, choose the 14-day or 30-day visa instead.
Counted from the day you arrive in the UAE, not the day you apply.
Transit visas don’t allow paid work of any kind in the UAE.
Straight answers before you pay
We refund what you paid, minus a $50 handling fee per application. After we submit, or if the visa is refused, there’s no refund. Refund rules
No one, including us, can guarantee approval. Our check makes sure nothing is missing or wrong before we submit.
We’re licensed Dubai visa experts, a private company (licence 2648704.01). The official portal, u.ae (opens in a new tab), costs less if you’d rather apply yourself.
We never see your card number. Charged in US dollars; your bank may add a conversion fee.
Questions about this visa
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96-hour transit visa · $150 per traveller, all-inUAE government fee included