Dubai Visa for Pakistani Citizens 2026: Fee & How To Apply

Pakistani citizens need a pre-approved visa to visit Dubai in 2026. With Buy Tourist Visa, a 30-day single-entry tourist visa starts at AED 580 and a 60-day single-entry visa at AED 850, with standard processing of 2-4 days. You will need your passport, a recent photo and a copy of your CNIC, which GDRFA Dubai lists as a requirement for Pakistani applicants. UAE visit visas for Pakistanis resumed through registered travel agents in August 2026 after months of delays and refusals. This guide covers the UAE visa for Pakistani citizens: the Dubai visa fee, documents, rejection reasons, the latest visa update and how to lower your risk.

Pakistani visa for Dubai: is it open in 2026?

Yes, the Dubai visa is open for Pakistani passport holders in 2026, and applications go through licensed travel agents. No official ban was ever announced. A UAE embassy diplomat told Dawn in November 2025 that there is no ban on visas for Pakistani citizens, even as Pakistani travellers reported unexplained rejections despite having proper documents.

Dubai visa update for Pakistanis: the situation improved in mid-2026:

• August 2026: news reports, quoting travel industry representatives and a UAE embassy official, said the UAE had resumed issuing visit visas to Pakistanis who apply through registered travel agents. Families were reported to benefit most.

• October 2026: a report citing diplomatic sources said about 30,000 visas a month are being issued to Pakistani nationals.

Conditions can change quickly. We review this page regularly, and our visa experts can confirm the current position on WhatsApp before you apply.

Dubai visa price and fee for Pakistani citizens

Our Dubai visa fee for Pakistani applicants is the same as for every other nationality.

A 90-day leisure visa (AED 1,500) and extensions (AED 1,600 inside-country, AED 1,900 for the 60-day A2A change) are also available. Eligibility depends on nationality and your situation, so confirm on WhatsApp whether they apply to your passport. See the current Dubai tourist visa price and our guide to the multiple-entry UAE tourist visa.

If you need it faster, check our express visa options.

Dubai visit visa and Dubai tourist visa for Pakistani citizens

For holidays, family visits and short trips, Pakistani passport holders apply for a tourist visa (often called a visit visa). It is a pre-approved e-visa, and you must have it before you fly.

• Single-entry (30 or 60 days): one entry, the most common choice for a holiday.

• Multiple-entry (30 or 60 days): for travellers who plan to leave and re-enter the UAE during the validity.

• Transit visa (48 or 96 hours): for a layover where you want to leave the airport.

You can also apply for a dubai visit visa for Pakistani relatives if a family member lives in the UAE. That route is sponsored by the resident through GDRFA and has its own conditions.

Requirements: Dubai visa for Pakistani passport holders

Official GDRFA Dubai requirements for the single-entry tourist visa:

• One personal photo

• A copy of the passport

• An identity card from the country of origin for some nationalities, including Pakistan (your CNIC)

GDRFA also states that only accredited tourism offices in the emirate can issue this type of visa. That is why most travellers apply through a licensed agent instead of applying alone.

Also needed in practice:

• A passport valid for at least 6 months from your travel date

• A clear white-background photo that meets the Dubai visa photo requirements

• A confirmed return flight and hotel booking can be requested depending on nationality

• Bank statements are not an official GDRFA requirement, but many agents and airlines ask for them from Pakistani applicants, so keep recent statements ready

For the full list, see Dubai tourist visa requirements.

How to apply for a Dubai visa for Pakistan (UAE visa for Pakistani citizens)

1. Choose your visa: pick the stay length and entry type on our apply page.

2. Enter traveller details and dates for each passenger.

3. Upload clear scans of the passport (front and back), a photo and your CNIC copy.

4. Pay securely online.

5. We review and submit your application to immigration.

6. Receive your e-visa by WhatsApp or email.

For a longer walkthrough, read how to apply for a Dubai tourist visa online.

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Do Pakistanis get a Dubai visa on arrival?

Plan on applying in advance. Ordinary Pakistani passport holders should not count on a visa on arrival, and an airline can deny boarding without an approved visa. If you hold residence or visas from other countries, check the current rules with ICP and your airline before you fly.

Dubai transit visa for Pakistani travellers

A 48-hour transit visa costs AED 500 and a 96-hour transit visa AED 540. You need an onward ticket, and the stay must fit inside the visa window. Pakistani travellers have reported stricter checks on transit applications, so confirm eligibility with us before you buy your ticket. Read our Dubai transit visa guide.

Dubai work visa and Dubai jobs for Pakistani citizens

A tourist visa does not give you the right to work. A Dubai work visa for Pakistani applicants is arranged by an employer or sponsor, not through a tourist visa agent. Reports in August 2026 say Pakistani work-visa applicants must submit a police character certificate, so confirm the current requirements with your employer. GDRFA also lists a separate entry permit for exploring job opportunities, which has its own conditions including a university degree. Neither replaces the visit visas described on this page.

Why Dubai visas get rejected for Pakistani applicants

The UAE does not publish a list of rejection reasons for Pakistani applicants or an official rejection rate. Authorities also rarely give detailed reasons. The causes below are the ones reported by travel agents, news coverage and UAE officials, so treat them as risk factors, not official rules.

• Previous UAE overstay or unpaid fines. Agents quoted by Dawn named this and unclear financial documents as common causes.

• Weak or unexplained finances. Bank records that do not support the trip you describe raise doubts.

• Incomplete or mismatched documents. Blurry scans, a name that differs between documents, or a passport valid for less than 6 months can cause a refusal.

• Doubts about authenticity. Edited or forged documents can lead to refusal and a ban.

• Profile scrutiny. Pakistani applicants reported closer checks for first-time and solo travellers, while family applications improved in 2026. This is based on reports, not an official rule.

• Social media activity. The UAE Consul General in Karachi has said the UAE monitors social media and that negative activity can affect visa decisions.

A different cause is simply the wrong application route. For general reasons beyond Pakistan, see our sister guide on Dubai visa rejection reasons.

How to lower your Dubai visa rejection risk

No agent can guarantee approval. These steps remove the avoidable problems.

1. Check your passport. Make sure it is valid for at least 6 months and the scan is clear and complete.

2. Include your CNIC. GDRFA lists it for Pakistani applicants, so a missing CNIC is an easy refusal.

3. Match every detail. Names, dates of birth and passport numbers must be identical across your passport, CNIC, ticket and hotel booking.

4. Use a compliant photo. White background, recent, no filters or editing.

5. Show a realistic plan. A confirmed return ticket and a hotel booking that covers your stay support your application, and the trip length should make sense for your profile.

6. Keep your finances consistent. Have recent bank statements ready that show regular activity and enough funds for your trip.

7. Clear old UAE fines. If you ever overstayed, resolve any fines before applying.

8. Never submit edited documents. One altered document can ruin the application and future ones.

9. Think about your online activity. UAE officials have said it is monitored, so avoid posting content that insults the UAE or its laws.

10. Apply through a licensed agent. Only accredited tourism offices can issue the tourist visa, and an agent checks your documents before submission.

11. Travel as a group. Apply for family members together with matching dates and details.

What to do if your Dubai visa is rejected

1. Check the status on our visa status page or with GDRFA Dubai or ICP.

2. Look for the likely cause. Review your documents against the list above, since the UAE rarely states a reason.

3. Fix what is wrong before you reapply. Submitting the same documents again is unlikely to change the result.

4. Do not use edited documents or a different identity. This can lead to a ban.

5. Talk to us before reapplying. Our team can review the case on WhatsApp. Read our refund policy for what applies to a refused application.

Dubai visa processing time and status check

Standard processing is 2-4 days, and express options are available. Delays are more likely when a document is missing or unclear. See how long a Dubai tourist visa takes and track your application on the visa status page. If you need to stay longer, see our guide to UAE visa extensions.

Official sources and news reports

• GDRFA Dubai: Issuance of a single-entry tourist visa

• GDRFA Dubai: Visit visa for a relative or friend, one entry

• Dawn: Pakistani travellers in limbo due to confusing UAE visa situation (29 Nov 2025)

Visa rules, prices and approval conditions can change. Confirm the current position with our team before you apply.