Can I enter Dubai airport visa-free if I have a valid H-1B visa?
I am flying to the USA on an H-1B from India. I believe I am eligible for a visa on arrival in Dubai Airport, since I have a valid US visa. I am planning to stay in Dubai for 2 days. Should I apply for a transit visa?
Does the airline help apply for the transit visa? I just wanted to make sure whether I need to have a visa before flying. Anyone with past experience?
Best Answer
Courtesy of Emirates web site sharing of the Timatic tool, the information used by airlines for passenger entry requirements (and as noted in the deleted @HankyPanky response), you would not require a visa (bold italic added emphasis mine):
Destination - United Arab Emirates (AE)
Passport
Passport required.Document Validity:
Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.
Passports and other documents accepted for entry issued to passengers who stay less than 3 months must be valid for a minimum of 3 months from the arrival date. This does not apply when entering in Abu Dhabi (AUH).
Admission and Transit Restrictions:
Admission refused to passengers with a hand-written passport at Dubai (DXB). Additional Information:
Passengers with dual nationality must present the same passport at immigration upon entry and departure.
Warning:
Visitors with an extended validity in their passports are not allowed to enter.
Visa
Visa required.Visa Issuance:
E-visas can be obtained before departure at www.ednrd.ae . Passengers must have a printed e-visa confirmation. Airlines can check the validity of the e-visa on the same site by clicking on "Query GDRFA-D APP".Nationals of India with a normal passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date with a visa issued by USA, United Kingdom or a Schengen Member State which is valid for a minimum of 6 months can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days. They can apply to extend their stay for an additional 14 days.
Passengers with a normal passport and a confirmation that a visa has been approved before departure can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 96 hours, 30 days or 90 days. Passengers must have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date. The visa approved before departure must be deposited by the sponsor at the Immigration Authorities.
- Deportation on the same flight will follow if sponsor (or representative) is not present at the time of passenger's arrival at the airport.
Additional Information:
Valid visas in expired passports are accepted provided accompanied by new passport.Warning:
Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused entry.
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