Minimum salary requirement for Pakistanis in UAE to sponsor friends’ visit visas

ISLAMABAD: Pakistanis living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can now sponsor a visit visa for a friend, provided they meet certain conditions.

The most important requirement is the monthly income of the sponsor. For sponsoring a friend, the guarantor must earn at least Dh15,000 per month (around Rs1.2 million as of October 3, 2025). Different income limits apply when sponsoring close relatives, such as first-degree family members.

New UAE Visa Rules

The UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) recently introduced several changes to entry visas for foreigners. Among the updates:

• Four new visit visa categories have been launched for specialists in artificial intelligence, entertainment, events, cruise ships, and leisure boats.

• A new humanitarian residence permit has been introduced with a one-year validity, extendable with approval from authorities.

• A special residence permit for widows and divorcees has also been announced, valid for one year with the option of renewal.

These new changes are part of the UAE’s efforts to make its visa system more flexible and supportive for foreign residents and professionals.

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