UAE Golden Visa (Long-Term Residency)for 🇵🇰 Pakistani citizens travelling to 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Pakistani citizens are required to obtain a UAE Golden Visa (Long-Term Residency) before travelling to United Arab Emirates. Applications are processed electronically through the official government channels — filed either directly online or by your United Arab Emirates-based sponsor (such as an employer, educational institution, airline, hotel, or licensed agency) — not at a United Arab Emirates embassy or consulate. Apply well in advance of your planned travel date.
Verified 2026-06-20: The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term renewable residence permit (Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security), issued for 5 or 10 years depending on the category — the flagship investor/talent route is 10 years — and renewable thereafter. It allows self-sponsorship, family sponsorship and, unlike standard residence, generous absence rules. The figure shown reflects the 10-year residency; the previously stored "90" was a machine default, not a visit cap. Eligibility is by qualifying investment, exceptional talent, or specified professional/income criteria.
Apply Now — Official Portal ↗📋Required Documents5
- ✓Emirates ID application (FAIC)
- ✓Proof of qualifying criteria
investment documents, employment contract, or academic achievement certificate
- ✓Passport-size photograph (white background)
- ✓Medical fitness certificate from a UAE-approved centre
- ✓Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)
ℹ️What to Expect
The UAE Golden Visa (Long-Term Residency) is processed electronically through United Arab Emirates's official channels — depending on the program, the application is filed online by you or by your United Arab Emirates-based sponsor (employer, educational institution, airline, hotel, or licensed agency), with documents submitted digitally rather than at an embassy. Processing takes approximately 30 days. The government fee is AED 2800.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests. Always verify current requirements at the official government portal before booking travel.
📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)
- ○Valid UAE entry permit or current visa copy
Conditional — required if currently residing in UAE (if applicable)
- ○Property ownership documents (title deed)
Conditional — required for investor category (property investment AED 2M+) (if applicable)
🌐Why Pakistani passport holders need a visa for United Arab Emirates
Pakistani citizens require a visa to enter United Arab Emirates based on the current immigration requirements set by United Arab Emirates's government. The application is filed electronically through the official government channels before travelling — either by the Pakistani applicant directly or by their United Arab Emirates-based sponsor — rather than at a United Arab Emirates embassy or consulate. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.
⚠️Common Reasons UAE Golden Visa (Long-Term Residency) Applications Are Refused6
- !Failing to evidence (or maintain) the qualifying basis — the property investment, capital, salary, or recognised talent/skill criterion.
- !Disposal of the qualifying investment below the required threshold, which can void the residency.
- !Failing the mandatory medical examination or security/background screening.
- !Incomplete or inconsistent documentation of funds, ownership, qualifications or nominations.
- !Passport with insufficient validity or a poor-quality scan/photograph.
- !Discrepancies between the application details and the supporting evidence.
Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.
Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 · Source: official government portal
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