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Pakistanis Can Now Avail Five-Year UAE Visa After Resolution of Issues
The UAE has resolved visa issues, now offering five-year visas. This comes after talks between UAE Ambassador and Sindh Governor.
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by News Desk
2025-04-08
Pakistanis Can Now Avail Five-Year UAE Visa After Resolution of Issues

The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Pakistan, Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi, announced on Tuesday that Pakistanis can now avail a five-year visa to the UAE. This decision comes after the resolution of several issues that had been affecting visa issuance for Pakistani nationals.

The announcement was made during a meeting between Ambassador Zaabi and Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori at the Governor’s House. According to a press release from the Governor House, Zaabi stated, "Visa issues have been resolved, Pakistanis can now get a five-year visa."

Improved Diplomatic Relations

Ambassador Zaabi also extended an invitation to Governor Tessori to visit the visa center at the UAE consulate in Karachi. This gesture reflects the strengthening diplomatic ties between the two countries and a commitment to improving the visa process for Pakistanis. Governor Tessori expressed his gratitude to the UAE for its continued investments in Sindh, particularly in the city of Karachi, which has been a major hub for bilateral trade and development projects.

Zaabi praised the ongoing initiatives under Governor Tessori’s leadership and emphasized the growing importance of cooperation between the UAE and Pakistan. He further acknowledged the UAE’s significant contributions to the province, particularly in areas of infrastructure and development.

Visa Scrutiny and Social Media Concerns

The announcement comes in the wake of reports that the UAE had recently increased its scrutiny of Pakistani travelers, particularly due to concerns over criminal activities and unlawful behaviors, such as begging. A Senate panel meeting held on December 23 had revealed that all Pakistani travelers were being vetted and verified by the UAE police to prevent such activities. Travel agents were also instructed to comply with these regulations.

In a meeting on January 9, the Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development was informed that while there were no restrictions on work visas for Pakistanis, the UAE had unofficially closed its doors to visitors, citing concerns over Pakistani nationals resorting to begging on visit visas.

The UAE Consul General in Karachi, Dr. Bakheet Ateeq Alremeithi, had previously addressed the issue in November 2024, revealing that Pakistani visa rejections were often linked to negative social media activity. Social media influencers from Pakistan, particularly those active on platforms like TikTok, had reportedly caused dissatisfaction in the UAE, leading to stricter visa regulations.

Alremeithi had clarified, however, that there was no outright ban on UAE visas for Pakistani nationals, but emphasized the importance of maintaining proper conduct, both online and offline, to avoid visa issues in the future.

Conclusion

This recent visa breakthrough reflects the UAE’s willingness to improve diplomatic relations with Pakistan and support its nationals, despite past concerns. The resolution of visa issues and the introduction of five-year visas is expected to boost travel and trade between the two nations, fostering better cultural and business exchanges.

 
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