Confusion over a purported “UAE visa ban for Pakistanis” resurfaced on 18 November after rejection anecdotes went viral on social media. Pakistani news outlet Suno News sought official comment and confirmed that no blanket prohibition exists; citizens of Pakistan remain eligible for tourist, work and residence visas under standard procedures.
Officials acknowledged tougher screening and longer processing times, attributing them to enhanced background checks rather than nationality-based curbs. They clarified that a separate 2025 suspension of visit and work visas applies to nine other countries—Uganda, Sudan, Somalia, Cameroon, Libya, Afghanistan, Yemen, Lebanon and Bangladesh—but not Pakistan.
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The report urges applicants to submit complete, verifiable documents and cautions against relying on unverified social-media claims. For employers running mobility programmes, the key takeaway is that Pakistani talent pipelines remain open, though HR teams should budget extra lead-time for approvals.
Analysts say the episode illustrates how misinformation can ripple through expatriate communities, triggering unnecessary travel changes and recruitment delays. Companies are advised to monitor only official UAE immigration channels or reputable consultancies for policy updates.
The article also recaps Pakistan’s five-year multiple-entry tourist-visa option introduced earlier in 2025, underscoring continued bilateral engagement despite sporadic rumours.
Officials acknowledged tougher screening and longer processing times, attributing them to enhanced background checks rather than nationality-based curbs. They clarified that a separate 2025 suspension of visit and work visas applies to nine other countries—Uganda, Sudan, Somalia, Cameroon, Libya, Afghanistan, Yemen, Lebanon and Bangladesh—but not Pakistan.
The report urges applicants to submit complete, verifiable documents and cautions against relying on unverified social-media claims. For employers running mobility programmes, the key takeaway is that Pakistani talent pipelines remain open, though HR teams should budget extra lead-time for approvals.
Analysts say the episode illustrates how misinformation can ripple through expatriate communities, triggering unnecessary travel changes and recruitment delays. Companies are advised to monitor only official UAE immigration channels or reputable consultancies for policy updates.
The article also recaps Pakistan’s five-year multiple-entry tourist-visa option introduced earlier in 2025, underscoring continued bilateral engagement despite sporadic rumours.
