DUBAI – Citizens of several countries, including Pakistan, are required to obtain the visit visa in advance in order to enter the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Tourists can directly apply for the visa or through a sponsor or host in the UAE 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):
- Login to the smart services system using (UAE pass or username)
- Search for your required service.
- Fill out the application information where applicable.
UAE Visit Visa Fee Update
In November 2024, the latest 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.
