Citizens of most countries, including Pakistan, are required to obtain a pre-approved visit visa to enter the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which often involves challenges related to fees and other processes.
According to details, tourists can apply directly for a visa or obtain it through a sponsor or host in the UAE, for which a specific fee and a financial guarantee are required. Visitors arriving for tourism can be granted a one-time visit visa for either 30 or 60 days, with the condition that the sponsor or host in the UAE must be an organization working in the tourism sector.
UAE Visit Visa Requirements:
- A passport-sized photograph
- A copy of the passport
- National ID card for certain nationalities (Iraq, Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan)
- Valid health insurance in the UAE
- A ticket for onward travel or departure from the UAE
Latest UAE Visit Visa Fee (November 2024):
- The updated fee for a 60-day visa is 300 AED.
- An additional 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) will apply.
Additional Fees (if the sponsored person is already inside the UAE):
- Knowledge Dirham: 10 AED
- Innovation Dirham: 10 AED
- Inside UAE fee: 500 AED
