Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan’s ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, discussed the non-issuance of visas to Pakistanis.
Faisal Niaz Tirmizi said that he clearly recognizes that some progress has been made since the completion of the UAE amnesty program on October 31, but not enough.
Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Ambassador of Pakistan to the United Arab Emirates, recently addressed GITEX GLOBAL 2024 in Dubai, a major event attended by citizens of over 180 countries.
Several Pakistani nationals missed out on the Jitex Global held in Dubai due to visa issues.
In general, Pakistanis easily obtain visit visas, but recently several startup owners, IT professionals, and tourists have had their visa applications rejected. This development has created significant challenges for Pakistanis wishing to visit the UAE, highlighting changes in visa policies that have made it difficult for many to attend international events and do business in the region. is required
He said that some relief has been offered under the amnesty program issued by the UAE government by temporarily waiving fines for Pakistani nationals and allowing them to leave the country without facing re-entry bans. However, the situation remains challenging, with concerns expressed that Pakistanis are facing an unprecedented level of visa rejection. This is particularly surprising as Pakistan’s passport is considered to be the weakest in the world.
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Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan’s ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, believes that blue-collar workers have played an important role in modernizing the UAE. However, the UAE has now reached a new level of development, and the focus has shifted to exporting highly skilled professionals. This means that Pakistan should prioritize sending experts in various fields to the UAE instead of only unskilled labour.
The ambassador stressed that the UAE now demands specialized knowledge and skills, which is evident from the event showcased at events such as GITEX GLOBAL 2024 in Dubai.
Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan’s ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, says that the current visa issues are the biggest challenge for him at the moment. He said that Pakistan needs to improve its international reputation.
Some travel agents, who act as middlemen in visa issuance, also said that men traveling alone or without their families and under the age of 45 are particularly vulnerable. Faced with visa rejection.
Despite visa rejections and jobseeker visas expiring, the UAE has offered penalty waivers and allowed people to leave without facing re-entry bans, effective October 31. is part of amnesty.