Airport to Airport Visa Change service is especially beneficial for individuals who are already in the UAE on a tourist visa, short-term visa, or other non-extendable visas, and wish to prolong their stay or transition to a different visa category. Instead of exiting the country and re-entering through land borders or other means, they can take advantage of this service to conveniently renew or change their visa status. It allows individuals to extend their stay or switch to a different type of visa by traveling from one airport in the UAE to another.
Airport to Airport Visa Change Process
Step 1: Consultation
- Get in touch with one of our experienced agents to discuss your visa change requirements.
- Provide them with your current visa expiry date.
Our agents will advise you on the best time to schedule your visa change flight, taking into account the available flights and ensuring a seamless transition without any visa expiration risks.
Step 2: Document Preparation
- Current Visa Copy or Cancellation Paper (if you are coming from a Residence Visa Cancellation).
- Passport Copy with a validity of 6 months or more.
- Passport Size Photograph
It is important to provide complete and clear documents copy to avoid any delay on visa approval process.
Step 3: Flight Booking
Our team will then give you flight options with different timings that will suit your availability and your current visa expiry date. The common airport destinations are Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
Step 4: Visa Change Process
- Make sure to arrive at the airport early at least 3-4 hrs before your scheduled flight.
- Visa processing of your new visa will begin once your pass through the UAE Immigration, so make sure to pass as early as possible and inform your travel agent by sending your Passport exit stamp to begin the visa process.
- Upon arriving at the airport destination you will be assisted by airport personnel. Visa change passengers are not required to pass through the destination country's immigration, passengers will be assisted back to the flight going back to UAE.
Step 5: Approval and Completion
- Upon arriving to UAE Airport, if your visa is approved, your E-visa copy will be sent by your travel agent and you can then proceed to immigration to re-enter UAE with your new visa.
- If your visa is still pending for approval, you can wait in the arrival area.
Note: Approval of visa is subject to the decision taken by the immigration. The Smart Holidays shall not be liable for rejection of visa. Visa processing can be delayed if additional documents are required.
30 Days Airport to Airport Visa Change
Inclusions: 2-way Flight Ticket + 30 Days UAE Visa & Insurance
60 Days Airport to Airport Visa Change
Inclusions: 2-way Flight Ticket + 60 Days UAE Visa & Insurance
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UAE Visa FAQs
You can apply for your UAE visa anywhere between 58 to 5 working days prior to your travel date.
Once accepted, visa applications require a minimum of 3 – 5 working days to process and may take longer.
For tourist visa, the passport should be valid for at least six months from the date of travel.
Yes, there is. Females below 30 years of age and males below 22 years of age need to apply for a UAE visa along with their father, mother or husband to avoid any chances of rejection.
Your UAE visa will be sent to the email address provided at the start of the application process.
No, the visa application fee is non-refundable in all cases, including if the visa application is rejected.
Yes, once you have a valid UAE visa, you can travel anywhere within the country.