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UAE Suspends Most Visas for Pakistani Citizens Amid Crime Concerns

11/28/2025

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The United Arab Emirates has halted issuing most visas to Pakistani citizens due to concerns over criminal activities linked to some travelers.
Currently, only blue and diplomatic passport holders can obtain visas.
Additional Interior Secretary Salman Chaudhry warned that if a formal ban is imposed, it would be difficult to reverse.
The policy could impact the large Pakistani expatriate community in the UAE, key for remittances and labor mobility.

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The United Arab Emirates has halted issuing most visas to Pakistani citizens due to concerns over criminal activities linked to some travelers.
Currently, only blue and diplomatic passport holders can obtain visas.
Additional Interior Secretary Salman Chaudhry warned that if a formal ban is imposed, it would be difficult to reverse.
The policy could impact the large Pakistani expatriate community in the UAE, key for remittances and labor mobility.