UAE visit visa from Pakistan — requirements, fees, processing time and how to apply in 2026. The definitive guide for Pakistani passport holders.
Quick answer: UAE visit visas are open for Pakistanis in 2026. You need: passport (6+ months), photo, CNIC, return ticket, hotel booking, bank statement. Fees ~PKR 22,000–35,000 (30-day) via agencies; processing in 48 hours.
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Requirements
Passport (6+ months validity, clear bio-page scan) · recent white-background photo · CNIC (required specifically for Pakistani applicants) · confirmed return ticket · hotel booking or UAE host’s Emirates ID · 3–6 month bank statement · UAE-valid medical insurance.
Fees
Official: AED 200 (30-day) / AED 300 (60-day) + 5% VAT. Through licensed agencies in Pakistan: PKR 22,000–35,000 (30-day), PKR 30,000–55,000 (60-day). A UAE-based sponsor applying directly avoids the agency markup.
How to Apply
Agency route: licensed IATA-registered travel agency — submit documents, pay, receive e-visa by email. Sponsor route: UAE resident/hotel/company applies via GDRFA/ICP. Apply 7–10 working days before travel; never book non-refundable flights before written approval.
Processing Time
48 hours via GDRFA’s official channel; 3–5 working days via agencies; express 12–24 hour options exist. Visa validity runs from date of entry, not issue. Full hub: our UAE visit visa pillar guide.
Is the UAE visit visa open for Pakistanis?
Yes — no official ban exists in 2026; approvals are running at normal rates through registered agencies.
How much bank balance is needed for a UAE visa?
No official minimum, but agents recommend 6 months of statements with a comfortable closing balance (PKR 500,000+ suggested) and regular activity.
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