Apply for a 96-Hour UAE Transit Visa Online
Explore Dubai and the UAE during your layover. Up to 96 hours. Single entry. Processed online by a licensed UAE visa platform.
What Is a 96 Hours Transit Visa?
A 96-hour UAE transit visa allows travellers passing through the UAE to leave the airport and explore the country for up to 96 hours, which is four days. It is designed for passengers on longer stopovers who want to spend time in Dubai or other UAE emirates rather than waiting inside the terminal. This visa is a single entry authorisation and cannot be extended or renewed under any circumstances.
All holders must depart the UAE on or before the visa expiry date. The 96-hour transit visa is particularly practical for stopovers of 8 hours or more, where staying in the airport is not the preferred option. Employment and any form of paid activity are not permitted under this visa. govr.ae is a licensed UAE visa platform that processes transit visa applications through official UAE immigration channels, reviewing all documents before submission to minimise delays.
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Key Details
Documents Required
Valid Passport: Passport valid for at least 6 months from your planned UAE entry date.
Passport Photo: Recent passport-size photograph
Flight Ticket: Onward flight ticket to another destination
Important Note: Depending on your nationality, you may be asked to provide additional documents. These can include six months of bank statements, a national ID card, or specific pages from your passport such as pages 4, 5 and the last page. Our team at govr.ae reviews every application before it is submitted, so if anything is missing or needs clarification, we will contact you before your application goes to immigration.
Processing Time
Apply for Your 96-Hour Transit Visa in 6 Steps
Our online process is designed for speed. Most applications complete in under 15 minutes. Govr.ae handles the rest, end-to-end, until your e-visa is delivered.
Choose visa type
Select 96-Hour Transit tourist visa on the Govr.ae apply form.
Enter details
Provide passport details, contact information, and nationality.
Upload documents
Upload passport copy, photograph, and confirmed flight ticket securely.
Make payment
Pay via card or bank transfer. Confirmation email sent immediately.
Receive e-visa
Approved visa is delivered to your email within 24 to 72 hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Apply for a 96-Hour UAE Transit Visa Online
Yes, the transit visa is available for travellers with layovers longer than 8 hours. If your layover is less than 8 hours and you are not leaving the airport terminal, a transit visa is generally not required.
No, this visa cannot be extended. It is issued strictly for the 96-hour transit period. If you need to stay longer, you will need to apply for a 14-day or 30-day UAE visit visa instead.
If you miss your connecting flight, you are required to depart before your visa expires, which is 96 hours from entry. Overstaying incurs fines of AED 50 per day. Contact govr.ae support immediately for guidance.
No, this is a transit visa only. It is issued for tourism and leisure during your layover exclusively. If you intend to conduct business or work in the UAE, a separate UAE employment or business visa sponsored by a UAE employer is required.
Regular processing takes 1 to 2 working days. Urgent processing is available within 36 hours during business days. You will receive your approved e-visa by email and WhatsApp.