Various issues have increased the scrutiny and restrictions imposed by Pakistani authorities.
Why is UAE Refusing Visas to Pakistanis? Official Report Reveals Shocking Facts. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has presented a report in the National Assembly, revealing the reasons behind the UAE’s visa restrictions on Pakistani citizens.
The report comes after several Pakistani citizens, including some prominent figures, claimed that they were denied visas by the Gulf country, which has not officially announced restrictions against Pakistanis.
In a written response, the ministry said that some Pakistanis had submitted fake degrees, diplomas and employment contracts to obtain visas, while others had overstayed their visas in the UAE.
It revealed that some Pakistanis were involved in political and criminal activities, while others were found abusing social media platforms.
Various issues have increased the scrutiny and restrictions imposed by Pakistani authorities.
Ishaq Dar has said that the UAE has informed that there is no formal visa ban on Pakistanis.
Furthermore, the ministry said that the Pakistani embassy in Abu Dhabi and other emirates are in touch with UAE authorities to discuss the issues faced by Pakistani nationals.
The UAE has tightened regulations for Pakistani nationals applying for visit visas for various reasons, including begging.
Following complaints from the UAE to the Pakistani government, screening of passengers going to the Gulf country has also been increased as several passengers are being turned away from planes on a daily basis for incomplete documents or not meeting the requirements of the country they are visiting.
A key requirement for Pakistanis travelling to the UAE is that they provide a valid bank statement to prove that they have sufficient funds to support their stay in the Arab country, which is emerging as an economic and tourism hub in the world.
Under the new guidelines, Pakistanis traveling to the UAE on a visit visa will have to show a bank statement for the last 6 months with a balance of at least $5,000, or about Rs 1.4 million, as per the exchange rate on March 12.
