Save Our Pak
Good news for some Pakistanis! The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has restarted the visa waiver for Pakistani citizens who hold diplomatic and official passports, as Reported By Save Our Pak News Channel on Monday.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar shared that he recently met with UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the meeting, both countries agreed to give visa-free access to each other’s diplomatic and official passport holders.
Ishaq Dar said that both sides signed a special Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to make this deal official and active. It was agreed that the visa waiver would start 30 days after the MoU was signed.
He also mentioned that UAE officials have now confirmed this visa-free facility for Pakistani passport holders. From July, all UAE airports are allowing visa-free entry for these categories of travelers.
Ishaq Dar added that the same type of visa-free facility is now also active for UAE citizens when they arrive at airports in Pakistan.
If you’re planning to visit the UAE or thinking about traveling there, you can now easily check if you need a visa or not — thanks to a special online visa tool launched by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
To use this service, visit the official MOFA visa page:
👉 www.mofa.gov.ae/en/visa-exemptions-for-non-citizen
Scroll down to the search bar or use the map to select your country.
You’ll see one of these two results:
- Visa-Free: You don’t need to apply for a visa before traveling.
- Visa Required: You need to apply for a visa before entering the UAE.
How Long Can You Stay Without a Visa?
If your country is allowed visa-free entry or visa on arrival, your stay duration will vary based on your nationality:
- 30-day visa on arrival
- 90-day visa on arrival
Who Can Get Visa on Arrival in UAE?
You may get a visa on arrival if you have:
- A valid tourist visa, resident permit, or green card issued by the USA
- A valid visa or resident permit from any EU country or the UK
- A valid visa, green card, or resident permit from Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, or Canada
How to Apply for a UAE Visa
You can apply for a UAE visa through:
- UAE airlines like Emirates, Etihad, FlyDubai, or Air Arabia
- A licensed travel agency or tour operator in the UAE
- A UAE resident (friend or family) who sponsors you
Tourist visas are usually available for 14, 30, or 90 days, depending on your travel plan and how you apply.
