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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 7:12 pm
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kshastry
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Originally Posted by animesh42001
No visa needed if you are not planning to go out of airport.
Above statement is incorrect IMHO.

Below is what EY call center in India told me about two weeks back for a similar inquiry.

Indian Citizens transiting Abu Dhabi Intl airport do not require transit visa only IF their connection is within 8 hours of arrival. If a connection is more than 8 hours away, though one does not intend to leave the airport, transit visa is mandatory. In such cases where transit is more than 8 hours, if you try boarding EY aircraft without a transit visa, you will be denied boarding.

Above rule does not apply at Dubai and Sharjah airports of UAE.
Last edited by kshastry; Oct 2, 2014 at 7:13 pm Reason: Rephrased
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