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Do I need a transit visa for a short layover in Dubai when traveling back to the UK?
Jul 30, 2024
2 years ago
Jason *********
ORIGINAL POSTERHi I will be heading back to UK shortly.Does anyone know if you need a transit visa as I have to change at Dubai.its only about 1hour 50mins change over.thanks
TLDR : Answer Summary
For a layover of approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes in Dubai while traveling from Thailand back to the UK, you do not need a transit visa. Many travelers have confirmed that they have transited through Dubai under similar circumstances without the need for any visa, provided that you remain air-side and do not leave the airport. British passport holders, in particular, do not require a visa for such transit.
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John ********
British passport holders don't even need a visa to visit Dubai
Tim *********
Not if you won't be entering Dubai, but staying air-side in a transfer lounge
Duncanc **********
Ask for that at arrivals when you land in Dubai
Vinay ********
They will take the duty free off you so please don't take any alcohol with you
Tin **********
Only if u leave port
Bart **************
@Tin *********
then still not required.Tin **********
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Michael ********
@Tin *********
Even then British dont require a visa to enter dubaiTin **********
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how many dayMichael ********
@Tin *********
40 daysTin **********
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Mary *******
Yes you need visa, send me £50 and I guarantee you can transit freely 👍
David *******
No
Bart **************
Come on
Terary **********
no - you do not.
Additionally, I think transit visas are primarily used if you're leaving the airport. 1 hour is not enough time to exit and re-enter any international airport
Additionally, I think transit visas are primarily used if you're leaving the airport. 1 hour is not enough time to exit and re-enter any international airport
Peter *********
No
Andy *******
Absolutely not .I have travelled 4times this year and changed at dubai each time with Emirates Airlines from UK...no problems you are only transiting..
Doug ********
Nope!
Luc ************
Nope
Michael **********
been through Dubai several times never needed anything .but avoid their duty free ,very expensive.
Jeremy *******
Not needed.
Paul *************
Last time I went through Dubai there was nothing needed.
Jason *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Ken ******
thanks 👍Michael ********
@Ken ******
thats wrong anyway Brits get 40 days on arrivalKen ***********
@Michael *******
30 days, not 40Michael ********
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or by common sense.Reply to
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