Many people from Pakistan are still going to places like the UAE and other countries in the Middle East to find jobs. They do this because these places offer better pay, chances to grow in their careers, and a generally nicer way of life compared to staying in Pakistan.
If you want to work in the UAE, you’ll need to get a visa. How you do that can depend on things like the job you’re going for, your qualifications, and what the UAE government asks for.
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Pakistan Observer brings six different types of UAE visa that are available for expats.
UAE Visa from Pakistan
| Visa Type | Description |
| Student Visa
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The Student Visa helps Pakistani students to complete education in the UAE. It allows them to stay under the sponsorship of their parent or educational institution. |
| Retirement Visa | Enables retired individuals to apply for a 5-year retirement visa for a comfortable and secure retirement lifestyle in the country. |
| Remote Work Visa | The Remote Work Visa allows Pakistanis to work remotely while residing in the Emirates. |
| Visit Visa for Job Seekers | It allows people to explore job prospects in the UAE without requiring a host/sponsor, valid for 60, 90, or 120 days. |
| Green Visa | Offers a five-year residence permit, allowing self-sponsorship and attracting skilled professionals and investors to the UAE. |
| Golden Visa | Long-term residence visa enabling foreign talents to live, work, or study in the UAE, with exclusive benefits. |
- Student Visa: Smart students can get student visas to study in the UAE. Their parents who live there or the school they go to can sponsor them. These visas can be renewed every year.
- Remote Work Visa: The UAE has introduced a remote work visa, known as the ‘virtual working programme,’ allowing individuals to work remotely while living in the country, offering a taste of the UAE’s high standard of living without the constraints of a traditional work visa.
- Retirement Visa: Retired individuals can apply for a 5-year retirement visa, providing a comfortable retirement lifestyle in the UAE. Eligibility criteria include work experience or age, property ownership or financial savings, and a monthly income threshold.
- Visit Visa for Job Seekers: This visa allows individuals to explore job opportunities in the UAE without needing a host or sponsor, valid for 60, 90, or 120 days. Eligibility requires a certain skill level or academic qualifications, financial guarantee, and specific documents.
- Green Visa: Offering a five-year residence permit, the Green Visa allows self-sponsorship and attracts skilled professionals and investors to the UAE. It eliminates the need for a UAE national or employer sponsorship.
- Golden Visa: The Golden Visa, which started in 2019, is a special visa for people like investors, professionals, and exceptional students. It allows them to stay in a country for a long time and comes with perks like family sponsorship.
