Dubai transit visa for Pakistani national
I live in Dubai. My brother has a Pakistani passport. He is on a study tour to the Netherlands. He has a flight to Lahore via Abu Dhabi. Is it possible for him to get a transit visa in Abu Dhabi airport for one week to stay in Dubai?
If yes, what is the procedure?
Best Answer
Firstly, if your brother is planning to stay for a week it's not a transit visa that he'll need, but an entry permit.
To get an entry permit he'll need a sponsor in the UAE. If you are a permanent resident then you can act in this capacity. Otherwise the UAE airlines and hotels can do so.
Once you're ready to apply, you do so through the GDRFA who have several offices throughout the region. You can find full detail of the visa requirements, airline visa services, application procedure and links to the GDRFA offices on the UAE government web site
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Can Pakistani get transit visa for Dubai?
You need to apply for the visa in advance through a UAE-based airline. This visa is not extendable, nor renewable. The validity of the visa is 96 hours from entry into the UAE, and you must leave the UAE within 96 hours from arrival.Do Pakistanis need a transit visa?
As a Pakistani national you require an airport transit visa (that is visa for a stay within the transit area of an airport, not leaving the airport).Can I get a transit visa at Dubai airport?
ELIGIBILITY. If you are travelling through any of the emirates and have a ticket to a destination other than the one you flew in from, you are eligible to get a UAE transit visa. Moreover, the departure time from the local airport for the next flight should be at least eight hours after you arrive at the airport.HOW TO APPLY FOR UAE TRANSIT VISA ? | STEP BY STEP GUIDE ( ENGLISH SUBTITLE )
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Answer 2
"Transit" is when your only reason for entering the country is to pass through on your way to somewhere else, for example to change planes. It's not enough that you leave the country in a different direction to the one that you arrived (e.g., Netherlands–UAE–Pakistan): you must also leave quickly.
The rules vary between countries and I've not checked the UAE's requirements. However, transit usually only allows you to be in the country for 24–48 hours. If you want to stay for a week, you usually need a tourist or visitor visa.
Answer 3
Transit means you can stay not more than 1 day. You will have to apply for 7 days Dubai visa. Get in touch with a local tour and travel company, they may assist you.
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