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UAE Restricts Pakistani Visas Over Fraud and Overstays

Last Updated on: 14th March 2025, 01:10 am

On Wednesday, the Foreign Ministry informed the National Assembly that the UAE has not banned visas for Pakistani citizens, as reported by 24NewsHD.

The ministry’s report said the Gulf state has restricted visa issuance for several reasons.

It pointed to cases where some Pakistanis were found with fake credentials, engaged in political and criminal activities, or posted controversial content online. Some have overstayed their visas, prompting stricter checks by UAE authorities.

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The report added that the UAE now issues five-year visas. Pakistan’s embassy in Abu Dhabi and senior Foreign Ministry officials have held discussions with UAE representatives to address these issues.