Use Your Layover to the Fullest – Discover the UAE in Only 2 Days!
Short transit in the UAE? Need to visit the exciting cityscapes of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Sharjah for a while as you await your connecting flight? Your 48-Hour UAE Transit Visa is your ideal chance to leave the airport and see the best that the UAE has to offer—even for a brief stay.
This visa is best suited for transit travelers, connecting flight travelers, and short stopover, providing easy entry into the UAE for a period of up to 48 hours.
Valid for 48 hours from the date of entry
Single entry only – best suited for short layovers and connecting flights
Needs to be sponsored by a UAE airline or travel agency
Ideal for short tourism, hotel stay, or business meeting
Non-renewable and need to leave the country within 48 hours
Rapid processing time: typically 24–48 working days
Pre-arrival visa approval needed
Passengers with layovers of more than 8 hours but not 48 hours
Connecting flight travelers who want to visit UAE in between
Tourists on cruises or short-stay visitors
Business people going for short meetings or conferences
Flyers who require rest and lodging between flights
To apply for a 48-hour transit visa, you’ll need:
Passport copy (minimum 6 months validity)
Recent passport-sized photo (white background)
Confirmed onward flight ticket (must show departure within 48 hours)
UAE visa sponsor details (airline or authorized travel agency)
Hotel booking or UAE contact address (optional but helpful)
Visa arranged quickly via UAE airline or travel partner
Real-time application support from our visa experts
Add-ons: hotel accommodations, airport transfers, city tours
Secure and guaranteed process with high approval rate
Suitable for tourists, business travelers, and backpackers
The 48-hour transit visa is non-renewable and not extendable
Visa should be utilized within 14 days from the date of issuance
You are required to leave the UAE within 48 hours otherwise penalties will be imposed
Subject to UAE immigration approval to enter
Airport-to-airport transit without going outside is not subject to this visa
Apply For Your 48-Hour UAE Transit Visa Now!
Miss not the opportunity to make your stopover a fun mini-trip. Apply now for a 48-Hour Transit Visa and indulge in the breathtaking skylines, cultural treasures, or an instant shopping spree in the UAE.