New conditions apply for Pakistanis going to UAE – World

In recent times, the Middle East, especially the United Arab Emirates, has announced a strict policy for Asians coming on work or visit visas. Now the authorities in Pakistan have warned their citizens going to the Emirates that they will be turned away from the airports if they do not have basic things like proof of hotel stay in the Emirates, adequate money and a return ticket.

According to a Khaleej Times report, travel industry executives said tourists coming to the UAE from Pakistan and other countries on a visit visa must have Dh3,000 in funds, a return ticket and proof of hotel accommodation or accommodation with a family member. must be in place and those who fail to meet these standards will be refused entry to the Emirates and sent back to their countries of origin.

Speaking during Pakistan’s 77th Independence Day celebrations in Dubai, Pakistan’s Consul General for Dubai and Northern Emirates Hussain Muhammad urged all the 1.7 million Pakistanis living in the Emirates to obey and respect local laws. .

He emphasized that laws are strictly enforced in the UAE and violators will face fines and jail terms for violations.

The Pakistani ambassador has given a warning to those who are going to the UAE on a visit visa

Hussain Muhammad said that every Pakistani is a representative of the country, people come to the UAE on a visit visa but some do not fulfill the conditions of the visit visa, we highlighted the visa issue and FIA (Federal Investigation) in Pakistan. Authority) and airport authorities are working on it, those who do not fulfill the basic conditions will be stopped at the airport.

Earlier, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, had also advised Pakistanis not to look for jobs while visiting the UAE on tourist visas.

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The UAE is one of the top destinations for Pakistanis looking for employment. In 2023-24, 230,000 Pakistanis arrived in the UAE, the second largest after Saudi Arabia.

Consul General Hussain Muhammad advised Pakistanis in the UAE to be careful while sharing social media posts as they may not comply with local laws and cultures.