UAE Visa for Pakistani Citizens 2026: Types and Fees

Pakistani citizens with an ordinary passport need a UAE visa approved before travel; there is no visa on arrival for Pakistan. The usual options are a 30 or 60-day tourist visa from an airline or accredited travel agent (official fee AED 200 or AED 300 plus 5% VAT), or a visit visa sponsored by a relative or friend living in the UAE. Applications need a passport valid for at least six months, a photo and a CNIC copy, and Pakistan’s Consulate in Dubai says visitors must carry a return ticket, a hotel booking and at least AED 3,000 in cash or a valid credit card.

Do this next before travelling from Pakistan

• Apply for the visa in advance through your airline, an accredited agent or your UAE sponsor, never on arrival.
• Prepare your CNIC copy along with the passport scan and white-background photo.
• Book a return ticket dated before the visa expires, and a hotel or confirm your host’s address.
• Carry AED 3,000 or a valid credit card as the consulate advises.

Is the UAE visa open for Pakistanis?

Yes. Pakistani passport holders can apply for UAE tourist, visit, work and family visas. Every application is reviewed individually by the immigration authorities, so approval is never guaranteed. Pakistan’s Foreign Office has said there is no ban on UAE visas for people from particular Pakistani cities, despite rumours that circulate online.

Claims that Pakistanis can enter the UAE visa-free are wrong. The visa exemption agreed between the two countries covers only holders of diplomatic and official passports, not ordinary green passports. Pakistan is also not on the UAE’s visa on arrival list, and the online 60-day visa that ICP offers to some nationalities holding US, UK or EU documents does not include Pakistan.

UAE visa types and official fees for Pakistanis

Visa	Stay	Official fee (plus 5% VAT)	Deposit	Who applies
Tourist visa, single entry	30 or 60 days	AED 200 or 300	None	Accredited tourism company or airline
Tourist visa, multiple entry	30 or 60 days	AED 300 or 500	None	Accredited tourism company
Visit visa for a relative or friend, single entry	30, 60 or 90 days	AED 200, 300 or 400	AED 1,000 refundable	The UAE resident sponsor
Visit visa for a relative or friend, multiple entry	30, 60 or 90 days	AED 300, 500 or 700	AED 2,000 refundable	The UAE resident sponsor
Job seeker visit visa	60, 90 or 120 days	AED 200, 300 or 400	AED 1,000 refundable	Self, for qualifying graduates
5-year multiple-entry tourist visa	Up to 90 days per visit	AED 500 plus service charges	None listed	Self, with USD 4,000 bank balance

These are GDRFA Dubai and ICP government fees. Agents in Pakistan quote prices in rupees that include their service charge, insurance and sometimes express processing, so compare what is included. Medical insurance valid in the UAE is required for visit visas.

Documents Pakistanis need for a UAE visit or tourist visa

• Passport: a clear colour scan of the information page, valid for at least six months.
• Photo: a recent colour photo with a white background.
• CNIC copy: GDRFA requires a national ID card copy from Pakistani, Iraqi, Iranian and Afghan applicants for tourist visas.
• Return ticket: confirmed, with the return date before the visa expires.
• Accommodation: a hotel booking, or the sponsor’s address and contact details.
• Sponsor documents for a relative or friend visa: the sponsor’s passport, residence details and proof of relationship, plus the salary the authorities ask for.

Some agents also ask for a bank statement or a previous travel history. These are not listed by the authorities for standard tourist visas but can help when a file is borderline.

Entry rules at the UAE airport

Pakistan’s Consulate General in Dubai lists these rules for every Pakistani entering as a tourist or visitor, and warns that missing any of them can lead to denial of entry:

1. A passport valid for the next six months.
2. A valid and appropriate visa.
3. A hotel booking in the UAE.
4. At least AED 3,000 in cash or a valid credit card.
5. The name and contact details of your sponsor in the UAE, if you have one.
6. A valid return ticket with a return date before the visa expires.

Travellers on visit visas may also be questioned by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) at Pakistani airports before departure, so carry printed copies of the same documents.

How to apply for a UAE visa from Pakistan

1. Choose the visa: tourist visa through a travel company or airline, or a visit visa if a relative or friend lives in the UAE.
2. Submit the documents: the agent, airline or sponsor uploads your passport, photo and CNIC to GDRFA Dubai or ICP.
3. Pay the fee and any deposit. Relative or friend visas need a refundable deposit that is returned after you leave on time.
4. Wait for approval. GDRFA’s expected time for a tourist visa is 48 hours, though Pakistani applications can take longer during busy periods.
5. Receive the e-visa by email, check every detail against your passport and travel within its entry validity.

Work visa for Pakistanis

A visit or tourist visa does not allow you to work in the UAE. For a job, your employer applies for a work permit from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) and then an entry permit and residence from GDRFA or ICP. On the Pakistani side, workers going abroad for employment register through the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment and get the protector stamp before departure. After arrival you complete the medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics, and you can track the card with our Emirates ID status check.

Recruitment through licensed agencies only is the safest route. Avoid anyone who offers a job on a visit visa: working without a permit can lead to fines, a ban and an absconding report.

Family visa for Pakistanis living in the UAE

A Pakistani resident can sponsor a spouse and children on a family residence visa with a monthly income of at least AED 4,000, or AED 3,000 plus accommodation provided by the employer. The marriage and birth certificates must be attested in Pakistan and by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. For short trips, a relative visit visa is often quicker.

Why UAE visas for Pakistanis get rejected

• A passport scan that is unclear, cropped or close to expiry.
• A missing or mismatched CNIC copy, or names spelled differently on the passport and CNIC.
• A previous overstay, absconding report or ban; former residents can use our travel ban check.
• A profile that suggests the trip is for work rather than a visit.
• Applying through an unlicensed agent who does not submit the file properly.

A refused application can usually be filed again once the problem is fixed. Ask the agent or sponsor for the exact reason before paying again.

Overstaying and extending

ICP charges an overstay fine of AED 50 for each day after the visa expires. Relative or friend visit visas and tourist visas can usually be extended from inside the UAE before they expire, by the same sponsor or travel company. Check any fines with our UAE overstay fine check, and get a SIM on arrival with our guide on activating a du tourist SIM.

Official sources: GDRFA Dubai’s single-entry tourist visa and relative or friend visit visa pages, Pakistan’s Consulate General in Dubai guidelines for visitors and the UAE government’s tourist visa page. Rules and fees can change, so confirm with your airline or sponsor before travel.

This guide is part of our UAE Visa and Emirates ID Guide.