By GulfInside | Updated 21 October 2026. Pakistani citizens planning a UAE holiday should distinguish official published visa requirements from claims circulating on social media. Dubai’s immigration authority, GDRFA, lists Pakistani applicants among nationalities required to provide a home-country identity card for certain tourist visa applications. A published service does not mean every application will be approved.
UAE visa for Pakistanis: quick facts
- Passport: at least six months’ validity under GDRFA’s tourist visa terms.
- Documents: passport copy, personal photograph and a home-country identity card for Pakistani applicants.
- Travel: onward or return ticket and valid UAE medical insurance.
- Application channel: GDRFA says its Dubai tourist visa service is provided through accredited tourism offices.
- Published processing target: 48 hours, not a guarantee.
Dubai tourist visa fees for Pakistani applicants
GDRFA’s single-entry tourist visa service lists AED 200 for 30 days and AED 300 for 60 days, plus 5% VAT. Its multiple-entry tourist service lists AED 300 for 30 days and AED 500 for 60 days, plus VAT. These are published service fees, not guaranteed final agency quotes; additional charges can apply.
For a fuller comparison of entry types and additional charges, see the Dubai visit visa fee guide. If a UAE resident is inviting you, check the separate family visit visa sponsor-income requirements.
Does the UAE currently issue visas to Pakistanis?
The official Dubai tourist visa service identifies Pakistan in its documentation requirements. That supports the existence of an application process, not a promise of issuance. Applicants should check their specific eligibility and case with an accredited provider or immigration authority. Do not treat an agent’s guarantee as official policy.
How to apply safely
- Confirm the visa category and destination emirate.
- Review the latest requirements on GDRFA or ICP.
- Use an authorized travel or tourism provider where the service requires one.
- Check passport validity, identity documents, ticket and insurance.
- Ask for an itemized written quote and receipt.
- Do not make nonrefundable bookings solely on an expected approval date.
- Verify visa status through official channels before departure.
Common reasons applications need further review
Missing or inconsistent information, unclear documents, eligibility questions or additional immigration checks can delay or affect an application. No published universal checklist guarantees approval. Applicants should obtain case-specific explanations from the authority or authorized submitting office.
Can Pakistanis obtain a UAE visa on arrival?
Do not assume visa-on-arrival eligibility based on nationality alone. Check the official UAE entry eligibility information for the precise passport and any qualifying residence or visa status before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Is a Pakistani national identity card required?
GDRFA’s Dubai tourist visa service expressly lists an identity card for applicants from Pakistan, among certain other countries.
Is 48-hour approval guaranteed?
No. GDRFA publishes an expected completion time of 48 hours, which is not an individual approval guarantee.
Are visa fees refundable?
Ask the submitting provider for written refund terms and check the relevant official service rules before paying.
Official sources
GDRFA single-entry tourist visa; GDRFA multiple-entry tourist visa; UAE ICP. Fees and conditions can change; verify the live service page before applying.
