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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
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United Arab Emirates UAE Transit Visa — overview
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.
6 items
Documents you need
Visa application form
The UAE visa application form, duly completed.
Confirmed onward ticket
A confirmed onward air ticket showing the applicant's name and the entry and exit from the UAE.
Photograph
One recent coloured passport-size photo with a white background, front-facing.
Passport copy
A coloured copy of the passport cover and bio page, valid for at least 6 months at the time of travel.
Destination-country visa
A valid visa for the destination country you are travelling on to from the UAE.
Stopover details
For a 96-hour stopover, a hotel booking where applicable.
5 steps
How the process works
Typical processing: Normal processing is about 5-6 working days from submission; an express service is available within about 48 hours.
Step 1
Free eligibility review
We confirm whether the 48-hour or 96-hour transit visa fits your itinerary.
Step 2
Build and verify the file
The onward ticket, destination-country visa and passport copy are prepared and checked.
Step 3
Submit at the visa application centre
The completed form and documents are submitted at the nearest visa application centre.
Step 4
Visa processing
The application is processed — an express option is available.
Step 5
Visa issued
The transit visa is issued, valid for 30 days from the date of issue.
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Costs & fees
Item
Amount
48-hour transit visa
Inclusive of service charge and tax. An express option is available at a higher fee.
From INR 1,085
96-hour transit visa
Fees are paid in INR; once paid, the visa fee is non-refundable.
Confirmed at booking
Government and third-party fees change often — we confirm the exact current amounts for your case before you pay anything.
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Frequently asked questions
- Q.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.
- Q.Do I need a visa for my onward destination?
- Yes — you must hold a valid visa for the destination country you are travelling on to from the UAE.
- Q.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.
Why it matters
Going it alone vs filing with us
On your own
- Guessing the document list — one missing or wrongly formatted paper triggers a refusal.
- Generic cover letters copied from the internet that officers recognise and flag.
- No read on peak rejection windows or what this visa post is strict about.
- Government and VFS fees are non-refundable — money lost if you are refused.
- A refusal stamp follows you and weakens every future visa application.
With Lifeset Overseas
- An honest case assessment before you spend a rupee on government fees.
- A file built to the embassy's exact checklist and in the exact order.
- Weak finances, ties or purpose identified and fixed before submission.
- Previously refused? We can rescue and rebuild the file.
- 1,200+ approvals, handled by one licensed consultant end to end.
Refused before?
A refusal isn't the end
Refused applicants often win the second time — once the real reason is fixed. If a United Arab Emirates visa has been refused, we:
- Read the actual refusal letter and pinpoint the real gaps.
- Advise whether to pull the officer's notes (CAIPS / GCMS) for the true reason.
- Identify which part was weak — funds, employment, purpose or ties.
- Tell you honestly whether to reapply now or strengthen the file first.
- Rebuild a stronger application — same fixed fee, refusal or first try.
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.
licensed (No. 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024)Fixed fees agreed upfrontWe won’t take a case we believe will fail
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