DUBAI – Pakistani nationals and others who intend to travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as tourist are required to obtain the visit visa to enter the Gulf country.

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 Latest Fee

As of July 2024, the latest fee for 30-day tourist visa stands at AED 200 while the fee for 60-day visa stands at AED 300.

– 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.