Originally Posted by
msian56
Hey guys, I'm wondering if someone could help. Am flying off cheaply between AUH to Rome and the best option I've had was to fly AUH-BOM on Etihad and then fly back two hours later on the same plane from BOM-FCO. Do I need a transit visa? Both flights will be on Etihad but separate ticket. Also I might check a luggage. Malaysian passport btw. Thanks!
Highly unlikely that you would make it with checked baggage.
Better chances without baggage, but then you may be denied boarding at AUH for your 1st flight to BOM if you aren't eligible for Visa on Arrival!
If you are anyways booking a seperate ticket, might as well space it apart a bit more and get an Indian transit visa.