Dubai transit visa - help with specific scenario
I've done some research, called airlines and here are the details:
- Indian national
- YYZ - DXB Air Canada
- DXB - GOI SpiceJet Both flights arrive/depart at Terminal 1 DXB (which is good). The problem is that these tickets have been booked separately, which means I'd have to recheck in baggage at DXB.
In order to check in the baggage again, I need a Dubai visa as I'd be entering the country. To do so as an Indian national, I need to apply for a visa in advance (not eligible for on-arrival visa).
Some have suggested baggage transfer services instead of visa but I cannot do so, because Air Canada will not let me board without the visa from YYZ (they will not recognize the second half of my flight with SpiceJet, so for them my final destination is DXB).
So my option is to get a visa, preferably the transit visa. The time between arrival and departure at DXB is 6 hours. Here are my main questions:
- Does the 8-hour minimum requirement for transit visas apply to ON-ARRIVAL transit visas only, or does the same 8-hour requirement apply if I get the transit visa IN ADVANCE?
- If it applies to transit visas in advance as well, how will I be able to exit and get my luggage to check it in again, since I won't be meeting the 8-hour transit visa requirement?
Thank you so much!
Best Answer
The 8-hour requirement for transit visas only applies if you are departing on the same airline that you arrived on.
As you are arriving and departing on different airlines, you will be able to apply for a transit visa despite having a connection of less than 8 hours.
As an Indian citizen, you will need to apply for a transit visa in advance. The only exception is if you have a US Green Card or US visa, in which case you will also be allowed to obtain one on arrival in Dubai.
Once you have your visa, you can then decide if you want to actually use it, or just rely on the (paid) Marhaba service, which will transfer your bags for you.
Pictures about "Dubai transit visa - help with specific scenario"
Can I roam in Dubai with transit visa?
A UAE Transit visa is valid for 14 days starting from the date it is issued. You must use it within those days. However, once you have travelled to the UAE, you can only stay for 48 hours or 96 hours, depending on the type of Transit Visa you receive.What can I do with Dubai transit visa?
This visa is valid if passenger has confirmed flight ticket from India to Dubai (DXB) and from Dubai (DXB) to next destination or vice versa. The 96 hours Transit Visa is valid for departure and arrival from Dubai Airport only, however passengers can travel all over the UAE.Is it easy to get Dubai transit visa?
With Musafir.com, getting a Dubai transit visa is extremely simple and hassle-free. All you have to do is apply for a Dubai transit visa starting from Rs 2,999* and receive it in just 5 working days. For instant Dubai visa assistance, call us at 022 4164 2214 or fill in your details.Do I need a transit visa for Dubai if I have a 5 hour layover with two different airlines?
Yes, the Dubai government provides a free two-day transit visa! The Dubai government eliminated the transit visa cost for the first forty-eight hours or two days to increase the revenue from tourism. You can have a layover in Dubai for free for two days.HOW TO APPLY FOR UAE TRANSIT VISA ? | STEP BY STEP GUIDE ( ENGLISH SUBTITLE )
Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Images: Aleksandar Pasaric, lalesh aldarwish, Rodolfo Quirós, Matthias Zomer