LAHORE – A number Pakistan national are expected to travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to celebrate the start of the New Year.

Before starting preparation, you need to know that Pakistanis are required to obtain a tourist visa to enter the Gulf country.

You can apply for a tourist visa through airlines, hotels and travel agents. Read about the eligibility criteria and the steps to apply. Here we have gathered details for you how to get tourist visa through Emirates airlines.

Each airline has some conditions, which must be met in order for your visa to be arranged by them. One of the conditions is flying with them.

According to official Emirates website, the fee for short-term single entry tourist from Pakistan is $90. With this visa, a tourist can spend 30 days from arrival date in the UAE. Following is the complete fee structure by Emirates:

Colour photograph of applicant

Colour copy of applicant’s passport. The passport must be valid for at least six months

The original application form (available at all Emirates ticketing offices) can be accessed in Arabic or English, depending on the applicant’s nationality. Download the English or Arabic application form

Copy of the Emirates ticket

Proof of relationship if applying for family member ‑ birth certificate, marriage certificate and family book

National ID Card issued by Nadra

All Documents to be submitted as hard copy

Visa fees must be paid upon application.

Additional visa processing fees apply.

The passenger must travel to and from Dubai on Emirates or codeshare flights only.

Visa fees are non‑refundable.

The ticket is non‑refundable if the visa has been issued and utilized.

Visa processing time is approximately 3 to 4 working days.

Entry into the UAE is subject to immigration approval.

All visas are valid to enter Dubai for 60 days from the date of issue, except the 96‑hour and 48‑hour visas, which are valid for 30 days from the date of issue.

Nationals of countries requiring a prearranged UAE visa can now apply and pay for their visas online through emirates.com.