DUBAI – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as a leading tourist destination in the world as it offers a blend of thrilling entertainment activities and modern infrastructure.

The Gulf country hosts millions of visitors every year from across the world, including Pakistan. Residents of several countries are exempted from visa but tourists from Pakistan are required to obtain the visit visa to explore the UAE.

Tourists can directly apply for the visa or a sponsor or host in the UAE can also obtain it for them after paying certain fee and submitting guarantee amount.

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.

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.

Steps to Apply for the Visit Visa

The digital channels (GDRFA website / smart application):

1. 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.

UAE Visit Visa Fee in Dirhams

As of October 2024, the latest fee for 60-day visa stands at AED 300 for Pakistani citizens and applicants of other countries.

– 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.