Pakistani nationals and other tourists planning to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) must obtain a visit visa to enter the country.

This visa can be applied for directly by the tourist or through a sponsor or host in the UAE, who must pay the required fees and submit a guaranteed amount.

Tourists are granted a single-entry visa for 30 or 60 days. The sponsor or host, who must be a tourism establishment in the UAE, is responsible for paying the prescribed fees and providing a financial security deposit.

UAE Visit Visa Requirements

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• One personal photo.
• Copy of the passport.
• Identity card for the country of origin (required for nationals from Iraq, Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan).
• Medical insurance valid in the UAE.
• A travel ticket for an onward journey or departure from the UAE.

Steps to Apply for the Visit Visa

Through digital channels (GDRFA website/smart application):

1. Login to the smart services system using UAE Pass or username.
2. Search for the required service.
3. Fill out the application information as needed.
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UAE Visit Visa Fees

UAE Visit Visa Fees as of August 2024 here:

• 30-day tourist visa: AED 200
• 60-day tourist visa: AED 300
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• Plus 5% value-added tax (VAT)

Additional fees for applications from within the UAE:

• Knowledge Dirham: AED 10
• Innovation Dirham: AED 10
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• Fee for applications within the UAE: AED 500

Note: The total amount may vary. The visa fee may increase or decrease depending on the circumstances of the sponsored person or other factors.

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