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    Travelling through UAE? Here's how you can get a free visa

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    Travelling through UAE? Here's how you can get a free visa

    Stopping over during your trip? Here's how to make use of a stopover to explore the UAE


    Published:  December 22, 2019 08:46 Dona Cherian, Assistant Online Editor

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    Dubai Airport
    During one of the busiest times to travel, UAE is a much preferred choice for travellers around the world. However, if you're on a multi-country trip, going through the hassle of getting a 14-day tourist visa may be hard and not worth the expense. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News
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    If you fulfill the conditions for visa on arrival in UAE, you can get one for 14-days. If you are not eligible or if you don't have the time, a free transit visa is the way to go Image Credit: Istock
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    A transit visa is approved when you land at one of UAE's airports but have a different final destination on your trip - for example, Kochi through Dubai to Amsterdam Image Credit: Photo: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News
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    To get a transit visa, you need to have an interval of at least eight hours between your arrival in UAE and departure to your final destination. Image Credit:
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    If you have the requisite tickets, the next step is to apply for a transit visa ahead of your trip. Only UAE-approved airlines can process your transit visa applications, and therefore applicants are advised to apply not less than two weeks in advance. Image Credit: Department of Culture and Tourism
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    You also need to have confirmed hotel reservations for the period of stay - either 48 hours or 96 hours - depending on the visa you applied for. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News
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    So what is free? A transit visa of 48 hours is approved free of charge if all other terms and conditions are met. You can explore the UAE for two whole days without paying a dime towards entry and exit. Image Credit:
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    However, if you plan on staying for 96 hours or 4 days, you have to pay Dh50. Neither visa is extendable. Image Credit: Supplied
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    Tourist visas and visit visas are issued for periods from 14 days up to three months. Employment on any kind of temporary visa is illegal in the UAE Image Credit: GN Archive

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