🛂 UAE Tourist Visa for Pakistani Citizens (2026)
Eligibility, documents and process — plus a free fee calculator on the main /visa page.
Quick answer
Pakistani passport holders are eligible for UAE visa-on-arrival only with a valid US, UK, EU, Australian, or Canadian visa or residence permit. Otherwise a pre-arranged Tourist Visa is required, obtainable through an airline, licensed travel agency, or UAE-based sponsor.
Eligibility for Pakistani passport holders
Visa-on-arrival is available only to Pakistani passport holders carrying a valid US, UK, EU, Australian, or Canadian visa or residence permit. Standard Pakistani passport holders require a pre-arranged visa.
Pakistan hosts one of the UAE's largest expatriate communities.
About the UAE Tourist Visa
Short-stay visa for tourism, leisure, or visiting friends and family. Issued in single-entry (30 or 60 day) and multi-entry (90 day or 5-year) formats.
Typical documents
- Coloured copy of the passport biographical page (minimum 6 months validity from the travel date)
- Recent passport-size colour photograph with a white background
- Confirmed onward or return air ticket
- Confirmed UAE hotel booking or proof of accommodation
- Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements)
- Basic UAE health insurance (mandatory)
How Pakistani citizens typically apply
Applications for Pakistani passport holders are typically routed through the following authorized channels:
- Licensed Pakistani travel agencies
- Emirates Airlines
- flydubai
- UAE-based PRO services
Nearest UAE diplomatic mission: Islamabad (Embassy); Karachi (Consulate).
Notes specific to Pakistani applicants
- Applicants are typically asked to provide a Pakistani national identity card (CNIC) in addition to the passport.
- A confirmed return ticket and a verifiable residential address in Pakistan are standard requirements.
- Work and residence visa processing involves additional sponsor / employer verification steps.
Common rejection reasons
- Passport with less than 6 months validity from the planned travel date
- Previous UAE visa overstay or labour absconding record
- Insufficient travel history (for some nationalities)
- Incomplete or unclear scanned documents
- Missing return ticket or hotel booking
Process notes
- Tourist visas are typically obtained through an airline (Emirates, flydubai, Etihad, Air Arabia), a licensed UAE travel agency, or a UAE-based hotel acting as sponsor.
- Basic mandatory health insurance is required for the duration of the stay.
- Applying from inside the UAE incurs additional surcharges.
- For an estimate of current fees, use the calculator on the main UAE Visa page.
Get current fees and currency conversion
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FAQ
Visa-on-arrival is available only to Pakistani passport holders carrying a valid US, UK, EU, Australian, or Canadian visa or residence permit. Standard Pakistani passport holders require a pre-arranged visa.
Short-stay visa for tourism, leisure, or visiting friends and family. Issued in single-entry (30 or 60 day) and multi-entry (90 day or 5-year) formats.
A UAE Tourist Visa is typically valid for 30, 60, or 90 days from the date of issue (5-year multi-entry also available). It can be extended subject to current rules.
Typical documents include: Coloured copy of the passport biographical page (minimum 6 months validity from the travel date); Recent passport-size colour photograph with a white background; Confirmed onward or return air ticket; Confirmed UAE hotel booking or proof of accommodation. Specific requirements may vary by sponsor and emirate.
Fees vary by visa duration, sponsor, and processing speed. For an up-to-date estimate, use the free UAE Visa Fee Calculator on the main /visa page.