Layover in Sharjah requires transit visa for indian citizens?

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I have a flight from Delhi to Yerevan via Sharjah (layover of approx 4-5 hrs), will i be needing a transit visa or can travel without it?



Best Answer

According to IATA Timatic, the database used by airlines, you can transit without a visa:

TWOV (Transit Without Visa): Passengers with a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country within 24 hours. They must stay in the international transit area of the airport and have documents required for the next destination.

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Do I need transit visa for layover in Sharjah?

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.

Can Indian transit through Sharjah Airport?

Travel is now permitted for all citizens and residents through Sharjah Airport to or from any destination in accordance with the procedures of respective countries of origin.

Can Indian passengers transit through Sharjah?

Kindly be informed that Effective Monday 30th August 2021 Passengers holding UAE Resident and Tourist Visas are allowed to travel to Sharjah . However Passengers coming from below mentioned Countries are subject to the following procedures as mentioned hereunder .

Is PCR required for transit in Sharjah?

Transiting passengers are not required to present a COVID -19 RT-PCR test certificate unless it is mandated by their final destination.



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Answer 2

According to Timatic, the database used by airlines:

TWOV (Transit Without Visa):

Visa required, except for Passengers with a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country within 24 hours. They must stay in the international transit area of the airport and have documents required for the next destination.

This means you can transit without a visa if you stay in the international transit area.

This means:

  • you can’t pass through immigration
  • you can’t exit the airport
  • you can’t recheck your luggage

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