How Much Does a Dubai Visa Cost for Pakistanis?

The cost of a Dubai visa for Pakistani citizens depends on the visa type, duration, number of entries and the application circumstances.

For the Dubai tourist visa service published by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) Dubai, the current listed government fees are AED 200 for a 30-day single-entry tourist visa and AED 300 for a 60-day single-entry tourist visa. GDRFA Dubai states that 5% VAT is added to these fees.

For the corresponding multiple-entry tourist visa, GDRFA Dubai lists AED 300 for 30 days and AED 500 for 60 days, again with 5% VAT added.

These are official GDRFA Dubai service fees. A Pakistani applicant may pay more to a travel agent or tourism company because the final amount can include separate service or processing charges.

Dubai Visa Fee for Pakistanis

Here is the official fee structure for the referenced GDRFA Dubai tourist visa services:

GDRFA Dubai notes that the total amount can vary depending on the circumstances of the sponsored person or other applicable requirements.

30-Day Single-Entry Dubai Visa

The listed GDRFA Dubai fee for a 30-day single-entry tourist visa is AED 200, plus 5% VAT.

With VAT, the amount is:

AED 200 + AED 10 VAT = AED 210

This is the government service fee shown by GDRFA Dubai for the referenced service. It does not automatically represent the total amount a Pakistani traveller will pay to an agent.

60-Day Single-Entry Dubai Visa

The listed fee for the 60-day single-entry tourist visa is AED 300, plus 5% VAT.

With VAT:

AED 300 + AED 15 VAT = AED 315

Again, travel-agent or tourism-company charges may be added separately.

30-Day Multiple-Entry Dubai Visa

GDRFA Dubai lists the 30-day multiple-entry tourist visa at AED 300, plus 5% VAT.

With VAT:

AED 300 + AED 15 VAT = AED 315.

60-Day Multiple-Entry Dubai Visa

The listed GDRFA Dubai fee for a 60-day multiple-entry tourist visa is AED 500, plus 5% VAT.

With VAT:

AED 500 + AED 25 VAT = AED 525.

Is This the Final Dubai Visa Price in Pakistan?

Not necessarily.

This distinction is important for Pakistani applicants.

The official government visa fee is different from the total amount charged by a travel agent or tourism company.

An agent may add charges for services such as application handling, document processing or other applicable services. Therefore, an advertisement in Pakistan showing a higher amount does not necessarily mean that the difference is an official UAE visa fee.

Before paying, ask the service provider to clearly separate:

• Government visa fee

• VAT

• Agent or service charges

• Insurance cost, if separately charged

• Other applicable charges

• Any airline or travel-related costs

This makes it easier to understand what you are actually paying for.

Does Pakistan Have a Special Dubai Visa Fee?

The GDRFA Dubai fee schedule for the referenced tourist visa services does not list a separate tourist visa price specifically for Pakistani nationality.

However, GDRFA Dubai does identify Pakistani nationals among the nationalities for which an identity card from the country of origin is required for the referenced service.

Therefore, Pakistani applicants should follow the applicable documentation requirements but should not assume that their nationality automatically creates a separate government tourist visa fee.

Is 5% VAT Included?

No.

The GDRFA Dubai pages state that 5% VAT is added to the listed tourist visa fees.

For example:

• AED 200 becomes AED 210 after 5% VAT.

• AED 300 becomes AED 315 after 5% VAT.

• AED 500 becomes AED 525 after 5% VAT.

When comparing prices from different agents, check whether their quoted amount already includes VAT.

Are There Additional Fees?

GDRFA Dubai lists additional charges in certain circumstances, particularly where the sponsored person is already inside the UAE.

For the referenced service, GDRFA lists:

• Knowledge Dirham: AED 10

• Innovation Dirham: AED 10

• Fee inside UAE: AED 500

These additional charges apply according to the circumstances specified by the authority and should not simply be added to every Pakistan-to-Dubai tourist visa application.

For someone applying from Pakistan, it is therefore important to distinguish between charges applicable to an applicant outside the UAE and additional charges connected with an applicant already inside the UAE.

Is There a Security Deposit?

For the referenced GDRFA Dubai single-entry tourist visa service, the authority states that there is no security deposit amount for this type of visa. The multiple-entry tourist visa page also states that there is no security deposit amount for that service.

This is useful when comparing quotations because a third-party provider may describe other charges separately.

What Documents Are Needed?

The fee is only one part of the application.

For the referenced GDRFA Dubai tourist visa service, the listed requirements include:

• One personal photograph

• Passport copy

• Identity card from the country of origin for certain nationalities, including Pakistan

The service conditions also require an approved passport or travel document with at least six months' validity, a travel ticket to continue the journey or leave the UAE, and valid medical insurance in the UAE.

The exact requirements can differ for other visa categories.

How Long Does Dubai Visa Processing Take?

GDRFA Dubai states an expected completion time of 48 hours for the referenced tourist visa service.

This should be understood as the authority's stated expected completion time rather than a guarantee that every application will be finalized within exactly 48 hours.

Additional review, missing information or other circumstances can affect an individual application.

Can I Apply Through a Travel Agent?

Yes, tourist visa applications can be arranged through approved tourism channels.

GDRFA Dubai states that only accredited tourism offices in the emirate can issue the referenced type of tourist visa. The UAE government's official information also says tourist visas can be obtained through airlines, hotels and travel agents, subject to the applicable conditions.

If applying through a Pakistani travel agent, ask for a clear breakdown of the total price. The agent's service charge should not automatically be described as the UAE government's visa fee.

Is the Dubai Visa Fee the Same as the UAE Visa Fee?

Not necessarily.

Dubai-specific visa services are handled through GDRFA Dubai, while other UAE emirates use the relevant federal immigration system and applicable authorities.

Therefore, applicants should check the authority responsible for the visa they are applying for rather than assuming that every UAE visa has the same fee structure.

What About the Five-Year UAE Tourist Visa?

The five-year multiple-entry tourist visa is a different category from the ordinary short-term Dubai tourist visas discussed above.

Official UAE information states that the five-year multiple-entry tourist visa has additional conditions, including a USD 4,000 bank balance over the previous six months, valid UAE health insurance and a return or continuing ticket.

Therefore, the USD 4,000 requirement should not be presented as a universal bank-balance requirement for every Dubai tourist visa.

Does the Visa Fee Include a Flight Ticket?

No.

The government visa fee is separate from airfare.

A traveller may need a return or onward ticket as part of the visa conditions, but the cost of that ticket is not included in the official GDRFA visa fee.

Does the Visa Fee Include Hotel Charges?

No.

Hotel accommodation is a separate travel expense. If a travel company sells a package containing a visa, hotel and flight, the package price should not be confused with the official government visa fee.

Does the Visa Fee Include Insurance?

The visa fee should not automatically be treated as including health insurance.

GDRFA Dubai lists valid medical insurance in the UAE as a condition for the referenced tourist visa service.

If an agent includes insurance in a package, ask whether it is included in the quoted total or charged separately.

Why Can Two Agents Quote Different Dubai Visa Prices?

Different quotations can result from different service charges, insurance arrangements, exchange rates, visa categories or other costs.

For example, one agent may quote only the government visa fee, while another may quote:

• Government fee

• VAT

• Service fee

• Insurance

• Processing fee

• Other applicable charges

Therefore, comparing the total numbers alone may not show what each quotation includes.

Ask for an itemized price before making payment.

Dubai Visa Cost in Pakistani Rupees

The official GDRFA fees are published in UAE dirhams, not Pakistani rupees.

The equivalent amount in Pakistani rupees changes according to the AED-to-PKR exchange rate used on the day of payment.

For this reason, a fixed PKR amount should not be presented as the official government fee unless the exchange rate and date are also specified.

A Pakistani travel agent may use its own exchange rate when collecting payment in rupees.

Important Difference Between Official Fee and Agent Price

Suppose an agent quotes a total amount that is considerably higher than the GDRFA fee.

That does not automatically mean that the UAE government has increased the visa fee.

The difference may consist of private service charges or other expenses.

A useful way to check a quotation is to ask:

1. What is the official government visa fee?

2. Is 5% VAT included?

3. What is the agent's service charge?

4. Is insurance included?

5. Are there any other charges?

6. Is the quoted amount for single entry or multiple entry?

7. Is it for 30 days or 60 days?

This gives you a clearer picture of the actual cost.

Dubai Visa Fee Checklist for Pakistani Applicants

Before paying for a Dubai tourist visa, check:

• Visa type

• Single or multiple entry

• 30-day or 60-day duration

• Official GDRFA fee

• 5% VAT

• Agent service charge

• Insurance cost

• Any additional applicable fees

• Exchange rate if paying in Pakistani rupees

• Application processing arrangements

• Refund terms, where applicable

Final Cost Summary

For the GDRFA Dubai tourist visa services currently listed:

30-day single entry: AED 200 + 5% VAT = AED 210

60-day single entry: AED 300 + 5% VAT = AED 315

30-day multiple entry: AED 300 + 5% VAT = AED 315

60-day multiple entry: AED 500 + 5% VAT = AED 525

These figures represent the listed GDRFA Dubai visa fees plus the stated VAT. The final amount paid by a Pakistani applicant can be higher if an authorized tourism office or agent adds service charges or if other applicable costs arise.

Because visa fees and procedures can change, applicants should verify the current official GDRFA Dubai fee before submitting an application or paying an agent.

Guide Information

Step-by-Step Process

1. Decide whether you need a single-entry or multiple-entry Dubai tourist visa.

2. Choose the intended visa duration.

3. Check the current official GDRFA Dubai requirements.

4. Confirm that your Pakistani passport meets the validity requirement.

5. Prepare a clear passport copy.

6. Prepare a recent personal photograph.

7. Prepare your Pakistani identity card copy where required.

8. Check the travel-ticket requirement.

9. Arrange valid UAE medical insurance where required.

10. Confirm the applicable visa category.

11. Check the official government fee for that category.

12. Add the applicable 5% VAT to the stated GDRFA fee.

13. Ask any agent to separate government fees from service charges.

14. Confirm whether any additional charges apply to your circumstances.

15. Choose an accredited tourism office or applicable digital channel.

16. Provide accurate passport information.

17. Upload or submit the required documents.

18. Review the application before submission.

19. Pay the applicable charges.

20. Keep your payment receipt.

21. Keep your application reference information.

22. Wait for processing.

23. Monitor the application through the applicable channel.

24. Respond if additional information is requested.

25. Receive the electronic visa when approved.

26. Check your name on the issued visa.

27. Check your passport number.

28. Check the visa type.

29. Check the number of permitted entries.

30. Check the visa duration.

31. Check the visa validity.

32. Confirm that your travel dates comply with the visa.

33. Keep a digital copy of the visa.

34. Keep a copy of your passport and supporting documents.

35. Confirm your travel-ticket arrangements.

36. Carry required insurance documentation.

37. Recheck UAE entry requirements before departure.

38. Keep receipts for government and agent payments.

39. Do not assume an agent's total price is the official visa fee.

40. Verify current fees again if the visa category or application circumstances change.