{"id":4763,"date":"2025-04-15T09:25:48","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T09:25:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onlydubaivisa.com\/blog\/?p=4763"},"modified":"2025-04-15T17:14:36","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T17:14:36","slug":"uae-announces-five-year-visa-policy-for-pakistani-nationals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onlydubaivisa.com\/blog\/uae-announces-five-year-visa-policy-for-pakistani-nationals\/","title":{"rendered":"UAE Announces the Latest Five-Year Visa Policy for Pakistani Nationals"},"content":{"rendered":"

Recent reports from the UAE have revealed that Pakistani nationals can now apply for a five-year UAE visa, a momentous decision that aims to strengthen the relationship between the UAE and Pakistan. The landmark announcement follows months of uncertainty during which a large number of Pakistanis were faced with difficulties in getting <\/span>Dubai Visa<\/a> approvals for\u2002the Emirates.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Glorious New Era For Pakistanis<\/h2>\n

News of this was first shared by Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori from Karachi after a meeting with the UAE ambassador. At the meeting, it was confirmed the previous\u2002visa problems between the two countries had been solved. \u201cPakistanis can also get five-year visas,\u201d Tessori\u2019s office said, highlighting a new phase\u2002in Pakistan-UAE relations.<\/span><\/p>\n

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There has been a drastic drop in Pakistanis getting visas in the past few years as some of them face documentation issues, there are many with criminal background and a lot of others do not respect the local\u2002laws. These problems have resulted in a\u2002decrease in job opportunities for Pakistanis in the UAE. But the new visa doctrine represents a shift, generating new hope for\u2002millions of Pakistanis seeking to work, invest or secure medical treatment in the UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n

The UAE\u2002Consulate in Karachi also issued an official statement confirming the development, adding to the optimism. Speaking on\u2002the occasion, Consul General Bakheet Ateeq Al-Rumaithi noted the UAE\u2019s love for the Pakistani community and said they love Pakistanis very much, and from now onwards UAE visa will be applicable for\u2002every individual. He also pointed out that citizens of Pakistan can apply for visas\u2002for a wide array of reasons, whether it be work, health, personal reasons or anything else.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Enhancing UAE-Pakistan Historic Ties<\/span><\/h2>\n

The new long-term visa facility is\u2002believed to be a strategic step to strengthen bilateral ties. Currently, around 1.5 to 2 million Pakistanis live in the UAE, the second largest expatriate community in\u2002the country after Indians. Their participation is a crucial part of\u2002the UAE\u2019s multidimensional social and economic fabric.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, the UAE is the second-highest contributor of\u2002foreign remittances to Pakistan, after Saudi Arabia. These remittances\u2002play an important role in contributing towards Pakistan\u2019s economy, and the fortunes of millions of families and communities back home. This is also in recognition of the significant contributions made towards this community and a step to further strengthen the ties of friendship and cooperation between Pakistan and the UAE by relaxing\u2002visa restrictions and offering a five-year visa option.<\/span><\/p>\n

Application and Prospects\u2002in the Future<\/span><\/h2>\n

With the updated <\/span>UAE visa policy for Pakistani citizens<\/a>, <\/b>Pakistanis can now\u2002also apply for a five-year visa for various reasons. Whether for\u2002employment, medical, or personal purposes, the new system offers more flexibility and accessibility. The move is a golden moment for the Emirates, which remains focused on diversifying its economy and workforce, thus, generating more jobs across sectors.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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