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Updated September 2024
The UAE regularly entices visitors from around the world looking to experience its many attractions and immerse in its rich history and tradition. In order to visit the UAE for tourism purposes, travelers would typically need to first obtain a visit visa unless they’re arriving from visa-exempt countries.
So what about Pakistani travelers? Are they required to obtain a UAE visit visa beforehand? Read on Wego to learn more about the Dubai and UAE visit visa for Pakistani travelers.
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Do Pakistanis need a visit visa to enter Dubai & UAE?
Yes, Pakistani travelers would first need to obtain a visit visa since Pakistan is unfortunately not among the UAE’s 70 visa-exempt countries.
Dubai & UAE visit visa from Pakistan
In principle, eligible tourists from around the world, including from Pakistan, can obtain a UAE tourist visa, which is valid for 30, 60, or 90 days.
Moreover, as a part of the UAE’s new visa scheme, the multi-entry tourist visa is now available for all nationalities. The 5-year visa enables tourists to enter multiple times on self-sponsorship and remain in the country for 90 days on each visit, which can be extended for another 90 days.
Dubai’s tourism body is working with authorities to roll out the five-year multiple-entry tourist visa on a much bigger scale to attract more tourists. Currently, the visa is being rolled out softly. Initiatives are being taken to roll out more visas and make applications accessible via the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing digital platform.
However, according to the UAE authorities, female travelers under the age of 18 are not eligible to apply for this type of visa unless they are traveling with their parents. Also, children under the age of 18 who are accompanying adults are eligible for a free visa for visits made between 15 July and 15 September of each year.
How can I apply for a Dubai & UAE tourist visa?
The UAE tourist visa can be applied online or through approved airlines, hotels, travel agencies or tour operators.
Applicants will simply need to provide the required information and documents and pay the visa fee online without sending documents by email or visiting the office in person. Once the visa application is approved, they will receive an approved e-visa copy via email.
The requirements to create the visa include the following:
- Personal photo
- A copy of the passport with a minimum validity of 180 days
- The identity card of the country of origin
- A valid return ticket within the visa duration
- Funds of AED 3,000
- A confirmed hotel booking or accommodation address with a valid telephone number
Those planning a family trip to the UAE can also include any dependent in their visa application. The dependent may include spouses, children, or elderly relatives. Additional supporting documentation, such as birth or marriage certificates, will be required from them.
Applying through airlines
Each airline has requirements to be fulfilled to organize your visa. Flying with them is one of the requirements. Check the following UAE-based airlines for more recent and detailed information regarding visa kinds, facilities, and terms and conditions:
- Visa services from Etihad Airways – Etihad Airways
- Visa services offered by Emirates Airline – Emirates Airline
- Visa services from Fly Dubai – Fly Dubai
- Visa services from Air Arabia – Air Arabia
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Applying through hotels and agencies
You can also opt to allow your travel agents or your hotel of choice to apply for a tourist visa on your behalf. Note that you would need to ensure that the travel agency or hotel is licensed and authorized by the relevant UAE authorities before providing them with payment or any sort of documents.
You can verify the authenticity of a travel agency or hotel by consulting the UAE embassy in your country. You can find the UAE embassies or missions in your country here.
What is the fee for a Dubai & UAE tourist visa from Pakistan?
The prices and charges of a Dubai tourist visa depend on the visa you are applying for.
But to give you an idea, Emirates Airlines currently charges AED 330 (PKR 25,024) for a short-term single-entry visa and AED 650 (PKR 49,290) for a long-term single-entry tourist visa. Etihad currently charges AED 510 (PKR 39,400) for a short-term single-entry visa and AED 830 (PKR 62,940) for a long-term single-entry tourist visa. Check the complete price details on the respective Emirates and Etihad sites.
According to the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) website, a 30-day tourist visa costs AED 200, while a 60-day tourist visa costs AED 300, plus an additional 5% VAT. Those already in the UAE applying for or extending their visa must also pay AED 20 for knowledge and innovation fees and an in-country processing fee of AED 500.
How can I renew my Dubai & UAE tourist visa from Pakistan?
All visit visas will now be available for single or multiple entries and will be valid for 60 days from their date of issuance. They can also be renewed for similar periods. Typically, you will be charged a fee of AED 200 to renew each tourist visa.
Unused tourist visas must either be canceled or extended. The cost of canceling an unused visa varies depending on the travel agent, and it could cost up to AED 300.
If you’re looking to find budget-friendly ways on to extend your Dubai & UAE visit visa, please consult our article below.
Please note that visit visa holders have a grace period of 30 days. However, for those who overstay their visit visa, a fine of AED 50 per day will be levied on them.
Additionally, visa overstayers will need to obtain a Dubai/UAE outpass in addition to the overstay fine. The outpass is essentially an exit permit allowing holders to leave the UAE, and it costs up to AED 300.
Furthermore, UAE travelers holding a visit visa can now extend their visas from within the country. However, the applicant must enter the UAE within 60 days from the date of their visa issuance, and the entry permit’s validity will be 30 days or 60 days, depending on the type of visa.
Please note that visitors must leave the UAE on the last date of their visa’s validity or extend their visa before its expiry, as a fine will be levied in case they fail to do so.
