Pakistani visitors to Dubai normally need a visit visa arranged through an airline, hotel or licensed travel agent. A 30-day tourist visa costs AED 200 and a 60-day visa AED 300, plus 5% VAT, with 48 hours expected processing. This guide covers the visa types, documents and what we could not confirm.
Visa types
| Visa | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tourist, 30 or 60 days | Single entry, AED 200 or 300 plus 5% VAT, through an accredited tourism office |
| Relative or friend, single entry | 30, 60 or 90 days, AED 200, 300 or 400 plus 5% VAT, refundable deposit AED 1,000 |
| 5-year tourist | Multiple entry, up to 90 days per visit, no host needed |
| Business exploration | 60, 90 or 120 days, no UAE sponsor |
UAE embassies do not issue tourist visas. Verify any agent before you pay.
Documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months, and a photo.
- A return or onward ticket and valid UAE medical insurance.
- Pakistani applicants must also supply a copy of their national identity card.
- For a family visit: proof of kinship and the sponsor’s salary certificate or contract.
No official page we read sets a minimum bank balance for 30 or 60-day tourist visas.
The 5-year tourist visa and sponsor income
The 5-year visa needs bank statements for six months showing a balance of USD 4,000, health insurance valid for 180 days and a round-trip ticket. A stay is up to 90 days per visit, extendable by 90, but no more than 180 days a year. A relative or friend sponsor needs a monthly income of AED 4,000 for first-degree relatives, AED 8,000 for second or third-degree relatives and AED 15,000 for a friend.
Rules, fines and what we could not confirm
The overstay fine is AED 50 a day. Enter within 60 days of issue. We could not find an official UAE page that lists Pakistan as suspended or restricted, and we could not confirm an official Pakistan-specific process or agent fees. Press reports differ, so we confirm the current position at your consultation. Compare other trips on our visit visa guide. Studying? See study in the UAE.
Choosing an agent
Use a licensed travel agent, airline or hotel, and check the agency before paying, as the UAE government itself advises. Ask who the sponsor is, what the total cost is and whether a refund applies if the visa is refused. Keep every receipt. Never accept a visa you did not apply for or a promise of a job on a tourist visa.
How to apply and what it costs in total
Most Pakistani travellers apply through an airline, hotel or licensed travel agent. The government fee for a 30-day tourist visa is AED 200 and AED 300 for 60 days, plus 5% VAT, but the agent adds its own charge, which we could not confirm. Ask for the total in writing before you pay.
Dubai applications can be tracked on the GDRFA site, and other emirates use the ICP system. The visa is sent by email once issued.
Staying legally
A visit visa allows 30, 60 or 90 days depending on its type, and extensions are capped. Relative and friend visas can be extended to 180 days in total. Leave before your visa ends, because the fine is AED 50 for every extra day. Deposits for family visits are refundable if you leave with no violations.
Documents checklist
- Passport copy and a photo.
- Confirmed return ticket and medical insurance.
- National identity card copy (Pakistani applicants).
- Six-month bank statements for the 5-year visa.
- Sponsor documents for family visits.
Ask your agent which of these they will submit for you, and keep copies of everything. If the agent asks for money before checking your documents, treat that as a warning sign.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Dubai visit visa for Pakistanis?
A 30-day tourist visa is AED 200 and a 60-day visa is AED 300, plus 5% VAT. Agent charges are extra and we could not confirm them.
Can I apply directly?
Dubai tourist visas are issued through accredited tourism offices, airlines or hotels. The 5-year visa needs no host or guarantor.
How long does it take?
The UAE pages say 48 hours once all requirements are met.
What income does a family sponsor need?
AED 4,000 a month for first-degree relatives, AED 8,000 for second or third-degree relatives and AED 15,000 for a friend.
Can you guarantee my Dubai visa?
No. Only the UAE authorities decide. We check your documents and agent before you pay.
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Official sources: UAE tourist visa · Dubai tourist visa · Dubai 5-year visa · ICP visit visa · ICP FAQ. Figures checked on 11 October 2026. Reviewed by Yasir Khan, British Council registered consultant, LAMTANS Consultants. Last updated 11 October 2026. Rules change, so we confirm the latest position at your consultation.