It is also necessary for the individual who's having a Dubai visa for Pakistan citizens processed, to have to exit the country to go from visit visa status to working visa status. Previously this could be waived (for some nationalities) if you paid a fee. In the past, it was not necessary to fly back to your country of origin, but now more stringent laws are reintroducing this. At the time of writing this, it is still not clear if all nationalities have to fly to their home country i.e. British, EU, and American citizens. Either way, for the visa to be processed, it is necessary to exit Dubai as a formality, to then return under your new status. This is known as a 'visa run'. You fly out (most commonly) to Qatar (around 45 minutes duration), enter the terminal building, do not pass through immigration but go through transit, enter the departure lounge, and come straight back on the same plane which brought you out. It was also possible to drive to Hatta (another Emirate within the UAE) and have your passport stamped there - although the point behind that is that you should be driving to the Omani border, that didn't always seem to be enforced.
Medical
It is a prerequisite to have a medical and pass it before your visa is finally processed. This entails a blood test and chest X-Ray. If you are found to be HIV+ or have Hepatitis C, you will be immediately refused and deported. This is under discussion, but as yet (September 2008) the rule remains. It is also imperative to have valid medical insurance to enter the country, even on a tourist visa.
GCC NATIONALS
Visa requirements for entering Dubai vary greatly between different nationalities and it is always advised to check regulations before traveling. Currently, every nationality entering the UAE needs a visa except citizens of GCC countries (Gulf Cooperation Council: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia) expatriate residents of the GCC (certain nationalities and professions), and British citizens with rights of abode in the UK. The following citizens of Europe also receive visas on arrival citizens of Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the Vatican.
In addition, Australia, Brunei, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, and South Korea in Asia, as well as those from the United States of America and Canada also now receive Visas on arrival.
GCC nationals can stay more or less as long as they like. British citizens can stay for a month and then apply for a visa for a further two months. European, American, South African, and Australian citizens may obtain a visit visa from the UAE embassy in their respective countries before departure. Please note that Israelis and travelers whose Passports bear Israeli stamps will be denied visas.
OTHER NATIONALS
Apply online Dubai visa for Pakistan nationals, a visa must be applied for before the visitor enters the country either through their respective embassy, a local UAE sponsor, or a local hotel.
TOURIST VISA
This visa is issued through tourist companies and it is valid for 30 days. You cannot renew or extend it. If the Visa holder of the tourist visa stays more than 30 days, that person has to pay a fine per day plus some charges for an out pass.
VISIT VISA
Visa is issued through Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department. It is stamped for 30 days validity but it is valid for 60 days and can be extended for 30 more days by paying some amount. The extension needs to be done before the 60th day. If the visitor stays more than 60 days or more than 90 days (after the extension) they will have to pay a fine per day plus some charges for an out pass. Online Dubai visa for Pakistan passport holders can enter the UAE with a visit visa.
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