How can I connect in Dubai if the UAE won't let me transit because of my nationality?
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I am travelling from China to Afghanistan and there is a layover in Dubai for 12 hours. The UAE probably won't give me a transit visa because it has had a ban on Afghans.
How can I check in for the departure flight to Afghanistan? What would they do to me if I arrive in Dubai without a visa. Would I be returned to my country, Afghanistan, which is where I'm heading anyway?
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I am travelling from China to Afghanistan and there is a layover in Dubai for 12 hours. The UAE probably won't give me a transit visa because it has had a ban on Afghans.
How can I check in for the departure flight to Afghanistan? What would they do to me if I arrive in Dubai without a visa. Would I be returned to my country, Afghanistan, which is where I'm heading anyway?
transit-visas dubai uae afghan-citizens
edited Jul 10 '17 at 23:07
Giorgio
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asked Jul 10 '17 at 21:25
Tariq
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If you need a visa for the transit but don't have it, it is likely that you will be rejected at check-in and not even be allowed onto the plane in China.
– Henning Makholm
Jul 10 '17 at 21:32
What about the tickets i bought
– Tariq
Jul 10 '17 at 21:41
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However, who says that Afghan citizens would need visas for an airside transit in Dubai? There are plenty of places on the net where it says that Afghans are excluded from landside layovers-without-visa, but I can't find anywhere that says ordinary airside transit is restricted. Timatic says visa-free transit is allowed for layovers of less than 24 hours.
– Henning Makholm
Jul 10 '17 at 21:41
@Tariq I have no idea with regards to weather or not you need a visa. Someone may be able to give a better answer but the only sure way would be to ask a consulate/embassy of the UAE. Regarding your tickets if you do need a visa and cannot get one, they will be invalidated. (unless you paid extra for refundable tickets) you will likely simply have lost the money you spent on them, in future, it would likely be better for you to check information like this before purchasing your tickets.
– skifans
Jul 10 '17 at 22:28
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I am travelling from China to Afghanistan and there is a layover in Dubai for 12 hours. The UAE probably won't give me a transit visa because it has had a ban on Afghans.
How can I check in for the departure flight to Afghanistan? What would they do to me if I arrive in Dubai without a visa. Would I be returned to my country, Afghanistan, which is where I'm heading anyway?
transit-visas dubai uae afghan-citizens
edited Jul 10 '17 at 23:07
Giorgio
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asked Jul 10 '17 at 21:25
Tariq
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I am travelling from China to Afghanistan and there is a layover in Dubai for 12 hours. The UAE probably won't give me a transit visa because it has had a ban on Afghans.
How can I check in for the departure flight to Afghanistan? What would they do to me if I arrive in Dubai without a visa. Would I be returned to my country, Afghanistan, which is where I'm heading anyway?
transit-visas dubai uae afghan-citizens
transit-visas dubai uae afghan-citizens
edited Jul 10 '17 at 23:07
Giorgio
30.3k962173
asked Jul 10 '17 at 21:25
Tariq
411
edited Jul 10 '17 at 23:07
Giorgio
30.3k962173
asked Jul 10 '17 at 21:25
Tariq
411
edited Jul 10 '17 at 23:07
Giorgio
30.3k962173
edited Jul 10 '17 at 23:07
Giorgio
30.3k962173
edited Jul 10 '17 at 23:07
Giorgio
30.3k962173
30.3k962173
asked Jul 10 '17 at 21:25
Tariq
411
asked Jul 10 '17 at 21:25
Tariq
411
asked Jul 10 '17 at 21:25
Tariq
411
411
4
If you need a visa for the transit but don't have it, it is likely that you will be rejected at check-in and not even be allowed onto the plane in China.
– Henning Makholm
Jul 10 '17 at 21:32
What about the tickets i bought
– Tariq
Jul 10 '17 at 21:41
4
However, who says that Afghan citizens would need visas for an airside transit in Dubai? There are plenty of places on the net where it says that Afghans are excluded from landside layovers-without-visa, but I can't find anywhere that says ordinary airside transit is restricted. Timatic says visa-free transit is allowed for layovers of less than 24 hours.
– Henning Makholm
Jul 10 '17 at 21:41
@Tariq I have no idea with regards to weather or not you need a visa. Someone may be able to give a better answer but the only sure way would be to ask a consulate/embassy of the UAE. Regarding your tickets if you do need a visa and cannot get one, they will be invalidated. (unless you paid extra for refundable tickets) you will likely simply have lost the money you spent on them, in future, it would likely be better for you to check information like this before purchasing your tickets.
– skifans
Jul 10 '17 at 22:28
add a comment |
4
If you need a visa for the transit but don't have it, it is likely that you will be rejected at check-in and not even be allowed onto the plane in China.
– Henning Makholm
Jul 10 '17 at 21:32
What about the tickets i bought
– Tariq
Jul 10 '17 at 21:41
4
However, who says that Afghan citizens would need visas for an airside transit in Dubai? There are plenty of places on the net where it says that Afghans are excluded from landside layovers-without-visa, but I can't find anywhere that says ordinary airside transit is restricted. Timatic says visa-free transit is allowed for layovers of less than 24 hours.
– Henning Makholm
Jul 10 '17 at 21:41
@Tariq I have no idea with regards to weather or not you need a visa. Someone may be able to give a better answer but the only sure way would be to ask a consulate/embassy of the UAE. Regarding your tickets if you do need a visa and cannot get one, they will be invalidated. (unless you paid extra for refundable tickets) you will likely simply have lost the money you spent on them, in future, it would likely be better for you to check information like this before purchasing your tickets.
– skifans
Jul 10 '17 at 22:28
4
4
If you need a visa for the transit but don't have it, it is likely that you will be rejected at check-in and not even be allowed onto the plane in China.
– Henning Makholm
Jul 10 '17 at 21:32
If you need a visa for the transit but don't have it, it is likely that you will be rejected at check-in and not even be allowed onto the plane in China.
– Henning Makholm
Jul 10 '17 at 21:32
What about the tickets i bought
– Tariq
Jul 10 '17 at 21:41
What about the tickets i bought
– Tariq
Jul 10 '17 at 21:41
4
4
However, who says that Afghan citizens would need visas for an airside transit in Dubai? There are plenty of places on the net where it says that Afghans are excluded from landside layovers-without-visa, but I can't find anywhere that says ordinary airside transit is restricted. Timatic says visa-free transit is allowed for layovers of less than 24 hours.
– Henning Makholm
Jul 10 '17 at 21:41
However, who says that Afghan citizens would need visas for an airside transit in Dubai? There are plenty of places on the net where it says that Afghans are excluded from landside layovers-without-visa, but I can't find anywhere that says ordinary airside transit is restricted. Timatic says visa-free transit is allowed for layovers of less than 24 hours.
– Henning Makholm
Jul 10 '17 at 21:41
@Tariq I have no idea with regards to weather or not you need a visa. Someone may be able to give a better answer but the only sure way would be to ask a consulate/embassy of the UAE. Regarding your tickets if you do need a visa and cannot get one, they will be invalidated. (unless you paid extra for refundable tickets) you will likely simply have lost the money you spent on them, in future, it would likely be better for you to check information like this before purchasing your tickets.
– skifans
Jul 10 '17 at 22:28
@Tariq I have no idea with regards to weather or not you need a visa. Someone may be able to give a better answer but the only sure way would be to ask a consulate/embassy of the UAE. Regarding your tickets if you do need a visa and cannot get one, they will be invalidated. (unless you paid extra for refundable tickets) you will likely simply have lost the money you spent on them, in future, it would likely be better for you to check information like this before purchasing your tickets.
– skifans
Jul 10 '17 at 22:28
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According to a Timatic search using the United Airlines interface, you can transit without a visa.
Searching for a Afhan national transiting in the Emirates yields:
United Arab Emirates - Transit Visa
Visa required.
Transiting without a visa is possible for:
Holders of confirmed onward tickets for a max. transit time of 24 hours.
Visa is required for transit between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai Al Maktoum International (DWC).
So if you have an ownard ticket for a transit under 24 hours, and you don't need to change airports, you're fine.
BTW, even Israelis, who certainly can't get a visa for Dubai (without very special circumstances), can transit there without a visa, and routinely do so.
answered Jul 10 '17 at 22:28
ugoren
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You don't need a visa to transit, as long as your transit is less than 24 hours - yours is 12 hours so no issues there.
You can spend time airside in the large transit lounge. There is a hotel, plenty of shopping and places to relax, eat and even take a shower if you so please.
You won't be boarded if you are not eligible for transit, so there is no risk of being "stuck".
Relax, and enjoy your trip.
answered Jul 10 '17 at 22:34
Burhan Khalid
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2 Answers
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active
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up vote
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According to a Timatic search using the United Airlines interface, you can transit without a visa.
Searching for a Afhan national transiting in the Emirates yields:
United Arab Emirates - Transit Visa
Visa required.
Transiting without a visa is possible for:
Holders of confirmed onward tickets for a max. transit time of 24 hours.
Visa is required for transit between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai Al Maktoum International (DWC).
So if you have an ownard ticket for a transit under 24 hours, and you don't need to change airports, you're fine.
BTW, even Israelis, who certainly can't get a visa for Dubai (without very special circumstances), can transit there without a visa, and routinely do so.
answered Jul 10 '17 at 22:28
ugoren
2,389721
add a comment |
up vote
5
down vote
According to a Timatic search using the United Airlines interface, you can transit without a visa.
Searching for a Afhan national transiting in the Emirates yields:
United Arab Emirates - Transit Visa
Visa required.
Transiting without a visa is possible for:
Holders of confirmed onward tickets for a max. transit time of 24 hours.
Visa is required for transit between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai Al Maktoum International (DWC).
So if you have an ownard ticket for a transit under 24 hours, and you don't need to change airports, you're fine.
BTW, even Israelis, who certainly can't get a visa for Dubai (without very special circumstances), can transit there without a visa, and routinely do so.
answered Jul 10 '17 at 22:28
ugoren
2,389721
add a comment |
up vote
5
down vote
up vote
5
down vote
According to a Timatic search using the United Airlines interface, you can transit without a visa.
Searching for a Afhan national transiting in the Emirates yields:
United Arab Emirates - Transit Visa
Visa required.
Transiting without a visa is possible for:
Holders of confirmed onward tickets for a max. transit time of 24 hours.
Visa is required for transit between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai Al Maktoum International (DWC).
So if you have an ownard ticket for a transit under 24 hours, and you don't need to change airports, you're fine.
BTW, even Israelis, who certainly can't get a visa for Dubai (without very special circumstances), can transit there without a visa, and routinely do so.
answered Jul 10 '17 at 22:28
ugoren
2,389721
According to a Timatic search using the United Airlines interface, you can transit without a visa.
Searching for a Afhan national transiting in the Emirates yields:
United Arab Emirates - Transit Visa
Visa required.
Transiting without a visa is possible for:
Holders of confirmed onward tickets for a max. transit time of 24 hours.
Visa is required for transit between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai Al Maktoum International (DWC).
So if you have an ownard ticket for a transit under 24 hours, and you don't need to change airports, you're fine.
BTW, even Israelis, who certainly can't get a visa for Dubai (without very special circumstances), can transit there without a visa, and routinely do so.
answered Jul 10 '17 at 22:28
ugoren
2,389721
answered Jul 10 '17 at 22:28
ugoren
2,389721
answered Jul 10 '17 at 22:28
ugoren
2,389721
answered Jul 10 '17 at 22:28
ugoren
2,389721
2,389721
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You don't need a visa to transit, as long as your transit is less than 24 hours - yours is 12 hours so no issues there.
You can spend time airside in the large transit lounge. There is a hotel, plenty of shopping and places to relax, eat and even take a shower if you so please.
You won't be boarded if you are not eligible for transit, so there is no risk of being "stuck".
Relax, and enjoy your trip.
answered Jul 10 '17 at 22:34
Burhan Khalid
35.1k368142
add a comment |
up vote
5
down vote
You don't need a visa to transit, as long as your transit is less than 24 hours - yours is 12 hours so no issues there.
You can spend time airside in the large transit lounge. There is a hotel, plenty of shopping and places to relax, eat and even take a shower if you so please.
You won't be boarded if you are not eligible for transit, so there is no risk of being "stuck".
Relax, and enjoy your trip.
answered Jul 10 '17 at 22:34
Burhan Khalid
35.1k368142
add a comment |
up vote
5
down vote
up vote
5
down vote
You don't need a visa to transit, as long as your transit is less than 24 hours - yours is 12 hours so no issues there.
You can spend time airside in the large transit lounge. There is a hotel, plenty of shopping and places to relax, eat and even take a shower if you so please.
You won't be boarded if you are not eligible for transit, so there is no risk of being "stuck".
Relax, and enjoy your trip.
answered Jul 10 '17 at 22:34
Burhan Khalid
35.1k368142
You don't need a visa to transit, as long as your transit is less than 24 hours - yours is 12 hours so no issues there.
You can spend time airside in the large transit lounge. There is a hotel, plenty of shopping and places to relax, eat and even take a shower if you so please.
You won't be boarded if you are not eligible for transit, so there is no risk of being "stuck".
Relax, and enjoy your trip.
answered Jul 10 '17 at 22:34
Burhan Khalid
35.1k368142
answered Jul 10 '17 at 22:34
Burhan Khalid
35.1k368142
answered Jul 10 '17 at 22:34
Burhan Khalid
35.1k368142
answered Jul 10 '17 at 22:34
Burhan Khalid
35.1k368142
35.1k368142
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If you need a visa for the transit but don't have it, it is likely that you will be rejected at check-in and not even be allowed onto the plane in China.
– Henning Makholm
Jul 10 '17 at 21:32
What about the tickets i bought
– Tariq
Jul 10 '17 at 21:41
4
However, who says that Afghan citizens would need visas for an airside transit in Dubai? There are plenty of places on the net where it says that Afghans are excluded from landside layovers-without-visa, but I can't find anywhere that says ordinary airside transit is restricted. Timatic says visa-free transit is allowed for layovers of less than 24 hours.
– Henning Makholm
Jul 10 '17 at 21:41
@Tariq I have no idea with regards to weather or not you need a visa. Someone may be able to give a better answer but the only sure way would be to ask a consulate/embassy of the UAE. Regarding your tickets if you do need a visa and cannot get one, they will be invalidated. (unless you paid extra for refundable tickets) you will likely simply have lost the money you spent on them, in future, it would likely be better for you to check information like this before purchasing your tickets.
– skifans
Jul 10 '17 at 22:28