Select flights to the U.S. must pre-clear U.S. Customs and Immigration in Terminal 3 (Abu Dhabi) before departure. Please review the U.S. CBP pre-clearance requirements before arriving at the airport.
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The United Arab Emirates is one of only six countries in the world where you will be able to complete all your immigration processes before your flight to the United States.
You need to clear Immigration, collect your bags from the carousel and go through Customs. Exit the terminal and take a taxi or bus to your departure terminal. Check in for your next flight as usual.
Customers must either hold a US visa or a permanent residence card (also known as a green card) valid for at least six months. The 14-day UAE visa on arrival costs AED 120. If needed, the visa can be extended once for an additional 14 days for AED 250.
We strongly recommend U.S. citizens arrive in the UAE on a full-validity passport that is valid for more than six months beyond the date of entry. Personal travel of 30 days or less: A U.S. citizen with a regular passport may obtain a no fee visitor visa upon arrival.
US citizens with a US passport that is valid for more than six months do not need to obtain a UAE visa prior to traveling to the UAE if the duration of their visit will be less than one month. This includes US citizens with visas or entry stamps from other countries in their passports.
Not familiar with any airport in Dubai, but as long as you checked your baggage to the final destination at your departure point (i.e. you will not take baggage in Dubai and re-check it again) 2 hours should be plenty of time to transfer between flights, even if they are on different terminals.
You must apply for a transit visa for Dubai/UAE if you're not eligible for Dubai Visa On Arrival. Additionally, if your layover is longer than 8 hours, and you plan on leaving the airport, you need a transit visa.
Indian nationals holding a normal passport valid for at least six months may be eligible for a visa on arrival in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Customers must either hold a US visa or a permanent residence card (also known as a green card) valid for at least six months.
You'll need to clear customs and immigration. Next, you'll recheck your luggage for the domestic flight. Finally, you'll need to go through Transportation Security Administration screening. This may include a physical inspection of your luggage and personal items with a metal detector or a full-body scan.
Simply go to the Connections desk and take the shuttle bus to your next departure terminal. Check in for your onward flight. Your bags will be tagged through to your next flight as long as your connection is within 24 hours.