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Do I need a transit visa for a short layover in Dubai when traveling back to the UK?

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Jul 30, 2024

4 months ago

Jason *********

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Hi 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

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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.

John ********

British passport holders don't even need a visa to visit Dubai

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Tim *********

Not if you won't be entering Dubai, but staying air-side in a transfer lounge

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Duncanc **********

Ask for that at arrivals when you land in Dubai

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Vinay ********

They will take the duty free off you so please don't take any alcohol with you

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Tin **********

Only if u leave port

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Bart **************

then still not required.

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Tin **********

@Bart *************

ok

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Michael ********

Even then British dont require a visa to enter dubai

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Tin **********

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how many day

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Michael ********

40 days

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Tin **********

@Michael *******

not bad

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Mary *******

Yes you need visa, send me £50 and I guarantee you can transit freely 👍

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David *******

No

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Bart **************

Come on

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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

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Peter *********

No

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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..

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Doug ********

Nope!

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Luc ************

Nope

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Michael **********

been through Dubai several times never needed anything .but avoid their duty free ,very expensive.

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Jeremy *******

Not needed.

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Paul *************

Last time I went through Dubai there was nothing needed.

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Ken ***********

All the answers can be found through AI or any online search

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Jason *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

thanks 👍

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Michael ********

thats wrong anyway Brits get 40 days on arrival

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Ken ***********

@Michael *******

30 days, not 40

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Michael ********

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Bart **************

or by common sense.

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