Dubai - Transit Visa?

Question

Hello, I am a GC holder and I have friends in Dubai. Will I be able to obtain a 96 hour transit visa on arrival? Also what airlines provide them? And should I have prior hotel accomodation to get my transit visa? Or will it be o.k if I stay at my friends' ? Any help on this will be great!

Answer 1

1- 96 hour visa:
Issued upon arrival at the airport
Airline sponsored only
Applicants should have onward booking
Should have a minimum of 8 hour transit break


http://www.dubaicity.com/Getting_to_dubai/Dubai_visa.htm

For those who will travel Emirates Airlines can be arrange by the airlines itself. But for those flying through another Airlines, they have to contact directly the Marhaba Services.
Contact details is provided herewith:
Marhaba Services
Tel: [phone] (Visa Section)
Tel: [phone] (Main Office in the Airport)
E-mail: [e-mail]

You can stay with your friends.

Take care

Answer 2

The rules for getting a 96-hour transit visa is as follows:

Transit passengers stopping at Dubai International Airport for a minimum of 8 hours and meeting the certain conditions are eligible for obtaining a 96-hour transit visa.

These conditions are as follow:

Such visas can be sponsored by the airlines only (prior arrangements maybe required).

Applications should have confirmed onward booking to the 3rd destination.

For transit passengers or those holding special permits, or for visit or mission, the passport or the document must be valid for at least three months.

Hope that helps..
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Joseph Ponnou
http://www.allthingsdubai.com

Answer 3

I would suggest you to contact the Emirates airlines office in your present country of residence, they will assist you to obtain a transit visa. It would be more easy and economical way.

Visit the following link for more details.

http://www.emirates.com/

Good luck.

Answer 4

I do not think, there will be any problem, if you are in transit. You can also stay with your friends place. Any how get clarified at their official tourist web site.