I am an Indian Citizen travelling from Washington DC to Mumbai via Abu Dhabi in July 2017.
There is a transit time of 8 hrs and 5 min in Abu Dhabi and my next connecting flight is on the same terminal (3).
I will be staying inside the terminal and will not be going out into UAE. My luggage will also be checked-in through upto Mumbai.
When called Etihad, I am getting conflicting answers from the agents.
The etihad website here http://www.abudhabiairport.ae/english/airport-information/transit-information/more-than-4-hours.aspx does not give details whether it applies to travellers Not going out of airport.
Can someone please help me understand if I need a UAE Visa during this Transit if I don't intend to go out the terminal.
Please help.
Many thanks in advance.
Answering my own question:
I travelled in July and NO VISA was needed. I stayed inside the terminal for more than 8 hrs. You just need to follow the directions for 'transfers'.
DO NOT rely on Etihad agents as some of the agents told me that I needed a Visa if my stay is more than 8 hrs.
