DUBAI – People from Pakistan and other countries who want to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for tourism need to get a visit visa to enter the country.

Tourists can apply for a visa on their own, or a sponsor or host in the UAE can get it for them by paying a fee and submitting a guarantee amount.

A tourist can get a single-entry visa to visit the UAE for either 30 or 60 days. A company in the UAE that works in tourism must sponsor the visitor. The visitor needs to pay a fee and a security deposit.

UAE Visit Visa Requirements

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• 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.
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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):
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• 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.