ABU DHABI - The next time you transit through the mega hubs of Dubai or Abu Dhabi, you will be able to get a free transit visa to spend up to two days in the United Arab Emirates. The UAE government has decided to grant free transit visas for first 48 hours to transit passengers and this visa can be extended for up to 96 hours by paying 50 Dirham (about Rs 930). The date from which it will be implemented is still awaited, say Indian travel industry majors.
UAE is already the single biggest international destination for Indian travellers. Almost a quarter of all international travel to and from India happens on mega UAE carriers like Emirates, flyDubai and Etihad. Jet Airways, in which Etihad has a 24% stake, also serves as a feeder to Etihad's long haul flights to Abu Dhabi.
Anywhere up to 75% of people flying on Gulf, including UAE, carriers are only transiting through those hubs between India and rest of the world. So the decision to grant free 48-hour transit visas is expected to further increase the number of visitors to UAE.
Karan Anand of travel major Cox & Kings said: “The move by UAE to exempt transit passengers from all entry fees for the first 48 hours is significant... This will give a boost to Dubai and Abu Dhabi which are promoting its attractions aggressively in the Indian market...” In terms of flying people in and out of India, Emirates is the biggest international airline. Jet-Etihad combine is the biggest airline in terms of international travel to and from India. “According to Dubai Tourism statistics, Dubai attracted over 2.1 million Indian tourists in 2017 — 15% more than the previous year,” said an official of a travel major. (Copyright BCCL©India, 2018)
Anywhere up to 75% of people flying on Gulf, including UAE, carriers are only transiting through those hubs between India and rest of the world. So the decision to grant free 48-hour transit visas is expected to further increase the number of visitors to UAE.
Karan Anand of travel major Cox & Kings said: “The move by UAE to exempt transit passengers from all entry fees for the first 48 hours is significant... This will give a boost to Dubai and Abu Dhabi which are promoting its attractions aggressively in the Indian market...” In terms of flying people in and out of India, Emirates is the biggest international airline. Jet-Etihad combine is the biggest airline in terms of international travel to and from India. “According to Dubai Tourism statistics, Dubai attracted over 2.1 million Indian tourists in 2017 — 15% more than the previous year,” said an official of a travel major. (Copyright BCCL©India, 2018)
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