Transiting at Dubai International Airport
I am an Indian citizen with EU residence permit (Blue Card) from Germany, traveling from Germany to India via Dubai (DXB). I deliberately took a halt of 20 hours to explore the city for a day before heading to my destination in India, and according to various sources, I am eligible for Visa on Arrival (48 hours, 96 hours and 14 days).
I do however have a few questions:
1) My flight arrives DXB at 6:30 AM in the morning and my connecting flight to India is at 2:30 AM the next morning. Do I need to show any proof of accommodation?
2) If the answer to the above question is yes, can I skip hotel reservation and choose to show proof of residence of my friend and her husband, who are Indians but are residents of the UAE?
3) What documents will I need from my friend/her husband, if I opt for this route for the proof of accommodation?
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Can I transit through Dubai airport?
Transiting in DubaiTransiting passengers are not required to present a COVID 19\u2011PCR test certificate unless it is mandated by their final destination. Passengers booked with Dubai Connect/Stopover packages must follow the same PCR test requirements as applicable for passengers arriving/entering Dubai.Is transit allowed via UAE?
The transit visa is valid for 14 days, starting from your arrival in the UAE. If you are transiting on the third destination on your trip itinerary, you will need to have proof of a confirmed onward flight (i.e. an air ticket). Your passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months.Can I take a connecting flight in UAE?
Catching a connecting flight is easy at Abu Dhabi International Airport. After disembarking your plane, if your luggage is checked all the way through to your next destination, simply follow the signs to the Transit Desk.Do I need a visa for Dubai if I have a connecting flight?
Transit visas for 48 hours are issued free of charge to passengers transiting through the UAE's airports. You need to apply for the visa in advance through a UAE-based airline. This visa is not extendable, nor renewable.TRANSITING DUBAI AIRPORT | Dubai Airport Terminal - 3 | Best Airport In The World
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