UAE Reportedly Lifts Ban on Five-Year Visas for Pakistanis
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly lifted its ban on issuing five-year visas to Pakistani nationals, a move welcomed by the Pakistani community living and working in the Gulf country. The decision is expected to facilitate long-term residency, ease travel restrictions, and strengthen economic and social ties between the two nations.
According to sources, the reinstatement of five-year visas will primarily benefit skilled workers, business professionals, and investors, providing them with greater stability and the opportunity to plan their lives and careers in the UAE. Shorter-term visa holders will also see improved pathways to extend their stay under the new arrangements.
Officials in Pakistan have praised the UAE’s decision, highlighting the significance of the expatriate community’s contributions to both countries’ economies. The move is seen as a positive step in enhancing bilateral relations, promoting investment, and supporting Pakistani nationals in accessing education, healthcare, and employment opportunities in the UAE.
Analysts note that this policy change may also encourage increased remittances, business collaborations, and cultural exchange, reinforcing the historically strong partnership between Pakistan and the UAE.
خلاصہ (اردو میں):
متحدہ عرب امارات نے پاکستانی شہریوں کے لیے پانچ سالہ ویزا پر پابندی ہٹا دی ہے۔ اس فیصلے سے پاکستانی کمیونٹی کو طویل مدتی رہائش، بہتر روزگار کے مواقع اور دونوں ممالک کے درمیان اقتصادی تعلقات مضبوط کرنے میں مدد ملے گی۔
