UAE Halts Regular Visas for Pakistanis Amid Growing Concerns of Criminal Activity
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In a move that highlights rising tensions, the United Arab Emirates has suspended the issuance of regular visas to Pakistani nationals. Authorities have cited concerns that some applicants are getting involved in illicit activities. This decision comes after months of complaints from Pakistani travelers and follows previous warnings from the UAE that a complete ban could be imposed if the issue persists. According to sources, both the UAE and Saudi Arabia have taken steps to restrict visa issuance for Pakistani passport holders, except for those with blue or diplomatic passports. The decision has left many Pakistanis struggling to obtain visas, with some reports suggesting that only a small number have been granted in recent times. The issue has been building for months, with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi taking up the matter with his UAE counterpart in July. Despite receiving assurances that the visa issues had been resolved, the restrictions remain in place. The move has sparked concerns that Pakistanis may face a complete ban on visiting the UAE if the situation does not improve. The root of the problem lies in the alleged misuse of visit visas by Pakistani nationals, with several UAE visa categories reportedly being unofficially closed in the past. The situation has left many Pakistanis facing difficulties in obtaining visas, and the future remains uncertain as the UAE continues to monitor the situation closely.
