Published June 12, 2026 ยท by Hijrat โ visa consultants, Islamabad & Rawalpindi
Short answer: yes, the UAE visit visa is open for Pakistani nationals in 2026. Rumours of a blanket "visa ban" circulate every few months, but UAE authorities have repeatedly confirmed there is no ban โ tourist and visit visa applications for Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah are being processed. What HAS changed is how strictly applications are checked.
Several rules tightened recently. Travel insurance is now mandatory for Pakistani applicants, with medical coverage for the full stay. Applicants must include a copy of the external cover of the passport along with the data page. You should be able to show around AED 3,000 in cash or a valid credit card, a return ticket and confirmed accommodation. The informal grace period after visa expiry has been abolished โ overstay fines of AED 50 per day now start from day one.
Most 30-day and 60-day visit visas can now be extended online from inside the UAE through the ICP portal, without exiting the country. And since April 2025, Pakistanis can apply for the 5-year multi-entry tourist visa, which requires showing a bank balance of around USD 4,000 โ no local sponsor needed.
Rejection rates remain high for young, solo male applicants with thin documentation. Files with verified hotel bookings, clean six-month bank statements, employment proof and complete paperwork have a far higher approval rate. This is exactly what a good consultant fixes before submission.
Prices vary by duration (30/60 days, single or multi-entry) and change with exchange rates. Hijrat always shows the government fee and service fee separately โ message us for today’s exact Dubai visa price from Pakistan.
Hijrat handles this end-to-end from Islamabad โ serving Rawalpindi and overseas Pakistanis too. Fees always itemised before you pay.
Visa rules change frequently. This article reflects information available on the date of publication โ always confirm current requirements with Hijrat or official sources before applying.