Pakistani nationals who intend to visit the United Arab Emirates in the year 2025 as tourists, family visitors, or workers, should follow a new set of requirements issued on the issuance of visas. The UAE embassy in Pakistan has established a processing fee as a must to all the applicants, a biometric verification.
In case you plan to obtain a UAE visa in Pakistan, here is just all you had to know about the latest news as well as how to make sure that your application remains undelayed or unembarrassed.
Mandatory Visa Processing Fee
Since 2025, you have to pay a non-refundable processing fee of $69 (approx. PKR 19,300) at the time of beginning of the visa application. This is besides the real cost of the visa this cost has to be paid even before you even get your visa accepted.
Fee Payment Instructions:
- Put the money on a special account with a bank called Al-Falah Bank.
- The original bank receipt should be presented at the UAE visa center of your choice.
- The fee cannot be refunded, whether your visa will be issued or denied.
Tip: You can make sure you are eligible before you apply by checking websites such as the Plan UAE Visa Check so you do not waste your money.
Key Visa Application Requirements
Every candidate will receive the following and will have to fulfil new economic demands:
- Print or digital copy of the Visa application
- Bank statement (past 6 months signed and stamped) with a minimum balance of $5000 (PKR 14 lakh),
- Evidence of lodging (hotel reservation or a letter of the UAE host)
- Return flight ticket (it is required to have a visit visa applicant)
- Current passport of at least 6 months validity
- White background photo (passport-like)
Visa Application Rules for Children
Visa rules now vary by age group for children:
| Age Group | Visa Center Visit | Biometric Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 5 yrs | Not required | No biometrics needed |
| 6 – 15 yrs | Required (photo only) | No extra documents needed |
| 15+ yrs | Required | Biometric verification required |
Biometric Verification Now Mandatory
- Students of 5 years and above have to appear in the visa center to provide biometrics information.
- Without the biometric submission, the applications will not be processed.
- This step is not applicable to children below 5years.
The rule is valid in all the provinces of Pakistan and in such big cities as Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, and Quetta.
Important Notes to Avoid Visa Rejection
- Ensure that all bills, debt or fines in UAE are paid (in case you have been in UAE before).
- Never forget to include a proof of accommodation (skipped proofs of accommodation are one of the reasons of getting the visa denied).
- Reconciling your bank statement with particular concentration on the closing balance as well as legitimacy.
- Preserve the receipt of the visa processing fee because it is needed in subsequent procedures.
Stay Updated with Visa Rule Changes
The UAE is also increasing the measures of immigration policies to avoid abuses in it and assure all foreign nationals safe entrance. It is important that Pakistani applicants be aware of the latest information through:
- Using official embassies web sites
- Signing up to authentic UAE visa news websites
- Checking your status on regular basis with Online Visa Status Check tools
Final Thoughts
The recent update of different visas in the UAE in 2025 considers the tendency to make the rules more restrictive and meticulous, especially toward Pakistani enterprises. Though, now there are some more steps and expenses in this process, when all the documents are drawn-up in full and correct, the process of approval is comfortable.
Are you going to stay in the UAE only a few days, meet relatives and friends, or seek business possibilities under the new policy in this country? You can stay here only after the recent changes in the visa regulations.
