Transit Visa 96 HRs

Discover the UAE on a Short Stopover – Up to 4 Days of Travel Freedom!

Have a long transit in the UAE? Need to visit Dubai’s famous Burj Khalifa, go on a desert safari in Abu Dhabi, or shop in Sharjah before your next departure flight? With the 96-Hour UAE Transit Visa, you can have as many as four full days in the UAE without requiring a long-term tourist visa.

Ideal for transit passengers, short business travel, or travelers going to nearby locations, this visa provides you with a legal and convenient means of maximizing your stay in the UAE.

Main Features of the 96-Hour Transit Visa

96 hours (4 days) validity from the date of UAE entry

Single entry visa – enter and leave once within the period

Must be sponsored by a UAE-based airline or travel agency

Ideal for stopovers, short vacations, business trips, or transit visits

Visa is required to be utilized within 14 days of being issued

Rapid processing – generally issued within 24 to 48 working hours

Who to Apply for a 96-Hour Transit Visa?

Long layover or delay between connecting flights travelers

Cruise visitors making a port of call in the UAE

Tourists looking to discover UAE on a short break

Business visitors attending short meetings, expos, or events

People flying into the UAE for medical or consultation appointments

Required Documents

To apply for your 96-hour transit visa, you’ll need:

Scanned passport copy (valid for at least 6 months)

Passport-sized photo with white background

Confirmed onward flight ticket showing departure within 96 hours

Sponsorship confirmation from a UAE airline or travel agency

Hotel reservation or local UAE contact details (optional but preferred)

Benefits of the 96-Hour Visa

Chance to visit major UAE sights on a layover

Less expensive than a standard tourist visa

Active for a generous 4-day stay

Ideal for brief business trips, shopping, or short city tours

Visa is emailed – print and bring on arrival

Important Reminders

The 96-hour visa is non-renewable and non-extendable

You should leave the UAE prior to the 96-hour deadline or incur penalties

The visa needs to be pre-approved prior to landing in the UAE

Transit visas are generally issued only to passengers traveling on UAE-based carriers (Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia, FlyDubai, etc.)

Get Your 96-Hour UAE Transit Visa Now!

Why waste time at the airport when you can experience the wonders of the UAE? Get your 96-Hour UAE Transit Visa now and make your layover a substantial brief stay.