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UAE tourist visa for Pakistanis (2026): fees, documents and how sponsorship works

Pakistani passport holders need a UAE tourist visa before travel, sponsored by an airline, hotel or accredited tourism company. Official GDRFA Dubai fees: AED 200 (30 days) or AED 300 (60 days) + 5% VAT.

MRBy Muddassar Raza, Tripsol / MERN SolutionsLast updated Published 22 Oct 2026

Key facts

  • Pakistanis need a UAE tourist visa issued before travel — there is no visa on arrival.
  • The visa is sponsored by a UAE airline, hotel or accredited tourism company and issued online.
  • GDRFA Dubai fee: AED 200 for 30 days or AED 300 for 60 days, plus 5% VAT (checked 22 Oct 2026).
  • Pakistani applicants must also submit a copy of their national ID card (CNIC).

The short answer

Ordinary Pakistani passport holders need a visa before travelling to the UAE. Tourist visas are not issued by an embassy; they are applied for online through the UAE’s immigration authorities by a UAE-based sponsor — an airline (such as Emirates or flydubai, for their passengers), a hotel, or an accredited tourism company. Tripsol works with such sponsors and handles the paperwork for you — apply now.

Official fees (GDRFA Dubai, checked 22 October 2026)

VisaGovernment feePlus
Single-entry tourist visa, 30 daysAED 2005% VAT
Single-entry tourist visa, 60 daysAED 3005% VAT

GDRFA lists an expected completion time of about 48 hours and no security deposit for this visa type. Extra fees apply if the applicant is already inside the UAE. Abu Dhabi’s ICP lists its own fee structure for other visit-visa types.

Documents for Pakistani applicants

  • Passport valid at least 6 months.
  • A recent personal photo (white background).
  • A copy of your Pakistani national ID card (CNIC) — GDRFA specifically requires a national ID for applicants from Pakistan, Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan.
  • A return or onward ticket.
  • Health insurance valid in the UAE.

Sponsors may ask for a hotel booking and bank statement too.

Step by step

  1. Pick your travel dates and the length you need (30 or 60 days).
  2. Upload your passport scan, photo and CNIC copy in the Tripsol application.
  3. Our sponsor partner submits the application to GDRFA (Dubai) or ICP (other emirates).
  4. You receive the e-visa by email, usually within 2 working days.
  5. Fly with the e-visa printout, your return ticket and insurance.

Avoiding problems

  • No “guaranteed visa”. Approval is the authorities’ decision. Be wary of agents promising guaranteed approval or asking for large “deposits”.
  • Name match. The visa name must match your passport exactly, including spelling.
  • Overstays are fined per day. Book your return within the visa’s validity.
  • Purpose. A tourist visa does not permit work.

What does it cost through Tripsol?

We show one all-in price per traveler that includes the government fee and our service — see the live price on the Pakistan → UAE page.

Important — private service

Tripsol is a private visa-assistance service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any government or embassy. Prices are all-in totals that include government fees where applicable and our service fee. Approval decisions are made solely by the relevant authorities.

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