Lahore (Pakistan News Online) Citizens of several countries, including Pakistan, are required to obtain a visit visa in advance to enter the United Arab Emirates (UAE visit visa), often facing difficulties with fees and other formalities.
According to the latest details, tourists can apply directly for a visa or obtain one through a sponsor or host in the UAE, which requires a specific fee and financial guarantee deposit.
Visitors coming to the UAE for tourism purposes can be granted a single-entry visa for 30 or 60 days. Sponsors or hosts within the UAE must be affiliated with registered entities in the tourism sector to issue this visa.
UAE Visit Visa Requirements:
- One passport-sized photo.
- Copy of the passport.
- National identity card for specific nationalities (Iraq, Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan).
- Valid medical insurance for the UAE.
- A ticket for onward travel or departure from the UAE.
Updated UAE Visit Visa Fees (November 2024):
- The latest fee for a 60-day visa is AED 300.
- An additional 5% value-added tax (VAT) is applicable.
Additional Fees (if the applicant is within the UAE):
- Knowledge Dirham: AED 10.
- Innovation Dirham: AED 10.
- In-country application fee: AED 500.