Online rumors are circulating that Dubai’s immigration authority has circulating memos to travel agents asking them not to accept tourists’ visas of more than 30 days for nationals from Pakistan & Philippines.
The news was circulated from a Dubai based website which quoted local travel agents. It claimed that Dubai government have discontinued the 90 days visas for Pakistan. Now travel agencies will have to process visa from other emirates of UAE, which may increase the cost of the visa.
It was claimed that travel agencies have been asked not to accept three months tourist application, though the order seems to be temporary but some fear that it may be extended after three months resulting in end of three months visa.
Dear @moiuae. Can you please advise on the social media rumour on the Ban of 90 days Visit Visa for Pakistan nationals? #UAE #Dubai
— ABW (@ABWDXB) June 1, 2017
It should be noted that Khaleej Times & other major news papers and sites have not reported such news which raises questions on the authenticity of the report.