What is the difference between the 48 and 96-hour transit visas?

Both are single-entry transit visas for a stopover in the UAE — the 48-hour visa allows a stay of up to 48 hours, the 96-hour visa up to 96 hours. Both must be used within 30 days of issue.

How fast can it be processed?

Normal processing is about 5-6 working days; an express service can issue the visa within roughly 48 hours.

🇦🇪United Arab Emirates · Visa guide

United Arab Emirates UAE Transit Visa

A short transit visa for a stopover in the UAE — 48-hour and 96-hour visas for travellers en route.

ProcessingNormal processing is about 5-6 working days from submission; an express service is available within about 48 hours.
Visa categoryUAE Transit Visa
Your guideOne consultant

Free eligibility check +91 98149-25703

The UAE Transit Visa is for travellers making a short stopover in the United Arab Emirates en route to another destination. It is issued as a 48-hour or a 96-hour single-entry visa — ideal for stopovers and short business stops.

The visa is valid for 30 days from the date of issue, and you must hold a valid visa for the destination country you are travelling on to. Applications are made through a visa application centre.

Lifeset Overseas confirms which transit visa fits your itinerary and prepares the file so the stopover is straightforward.

Your next step

Ready to start your UAE Transit Visa?

A visa file is won or lost on the small things — a mismatched date, a thin financial trail, a document formatted wrong. We go deep into your profile, build every document properly, and give you an honest verdict before you commit. If your case isn't ready, we'll tell you — and tell you exactly how to fix it.

Free, honest assessment
We read your full profile and tell you straight whether your case is ready — before you pay anything.
Your file, built right
Every document prepared, apostilled, translated and stress-tested the way the embassy expects.
One consultant, end to end
The same person handles your case from the first call to the visa decision — no hand-offs.
We handle the process
VFS appointment, biometrics, submission and follow-up — we manage the moving parts for you.