DUBAI – Hundreds of thousands tourists from across the world visit Dubai, the cultural and economic hub of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), every year as it offers blend of modern infrastructure and exciting entertainment activities.

The Gulf country issues visit visa with different stay duration to the foreign nationals, including Pakistanis, for different periods to explore the Gulf country.

The foreigner is granted an entry visa for a single visit for the purpose of tourism for a period of 30 or 60 days and the sponsor / host in UAE should be one of the establishments working in the field of tourism, after paying the prescribed fee and financial security deposit.

Typically, you need a sponsor in the UAE to apply for the visit visa. The individual could be an individual, a company or an hotel.

UAE Visit Visa Requirements

One personal photo.

Copy of the passport.

Identity card for the country of origin for some nationalities (Iraq – Pakistan – Iran – Afghanistan).

Medical insurance valid in UAE.

A travel ticket to continue his journey or a ticket to leave UAE.

Hotel reservation or accommodation details

How to Apply for the Visit Visa

The digital channels (GDRFA website / smart application):

1. The sponsor will login to the smart services system using (UAE pass or username)
2. Search for your required service.
3. Fill out the application information where applicable.

The sponsor can also visit the relevant department to apply for the visit visa for the person, who want to travel to Dubai as tourist.

UAE Visit Visa Fee Update

As of October 2024, the latest fee for 30-day tourist visa stands at AED 200.

– In addition to value added tax (5%).

– Additional fees (if the sponsored person is inside UAE):

Knowledge dirham: AED 10.

Innovation Dirham: AED 10.

Fee inside UAE: 500 dirhams.

Note: Total amount may vary. The visa may increase or decrease depending on the circumstances surrounding the sponsored person or any other reasons that may require the same.