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United Arab Emirates visa for Pakistani citizens

Passport Pakistan
Destination United Arab Emirates

Pakistan passport holders need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.

Answer e-Visa

Yes, an e-Visa is required

Entry requirement
e-Visa
Maximum stay
Set by the visa
Apply before travel
Yes
Last updated
February 2026

What Pakistan passport holders need to do

  1. Apply on the destination's official e-Visa portal.
  2. Upload a passport scan and a photo, then pay the fee online.
  3. Save or print the approved e-Visa and present it at the border.

Pakistan is one of 110 passports in the “e-visa” group for the United Arab Emirates. See the full United Arab Emirates visa requirements for every passport.

Easier alternatives in Asia for Pakistan passport holders

The United Arab Emirates is one of 50 destinations in the “e-visa” group for the Pakistan passport, which ranks #91 worldwide with a mobility score of 32. Of 49 destinations in Asia, 6 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

DestinationRequirementMax stay
Cambodia Visa on arrival –
Maldives Visa on arrival –
Nepal Visa on arrival –
Qatar Visa on arrival –
Sri Lanka Visa on arrival –
Timor-Leste Visa on arrival –
United Arab Emirates e-Visa –

All visa-free countries for the Pakistan passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?

Pakistan passport holders need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.

Can Pakistani citizens apply for the United Arab Emirates visa online?

Yes. Pakistan passport holders are eligible for an e-Visa to the United Arab Emirates, so the application can be completed online without visiting an embassy.

Do United Arab Emirates citizens need a visa for Pakistan?

United Arab Emirates passport holders can enter Pakistan without a visa for up to 90 days.

United Arab Emirates visa requirements for other passports

Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of the United Arab Emirates before you book.