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UAE Implements Visa Waiver for Pakistani Diplomats, Officials

A month after Pakistan and United Arab Emirates (UAE)  have signed a memoranda of understanding (MoU) on Mutual Exemption of Entry Visa Requirements, the UAE officially implemented visa examption for Pakistani diplomatic and official passports  holders on Sunday.

State run news agency reported that during 12th session of Pakistan-UAE Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) reviewing the full scope of bilateral relations, both the countries agreed on concrete measures to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, banking, investment and other sectors.

A private television cited the development was announced by Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar via the social media platform X.
He stated that the agreement was finalized during his meeting with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on June 24, where both leaders signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalizing the mutual visa waiver.
“I have been informed by the UAE authorities that the visa waiver for diplomatic and official Pakistani passports entering the United Arab Emirates has been activated, effective July 25, 2025, at all UAE airports,” Ishaq Dar said.
The exemption allows eligible Pakistani officials to enter the UAE without a visa through all UAE airports. In a reciprocal arrangement, UAE diplomatic and official passport holders will also enjoy visa-free entry into Pakistan through all Pakistani airports.
“This mutual agreement reflects the deep-rooted brotherly ties between our two nations and aims to facilitate official and diplomatic engagements,” Ishaq Dar said, commending the swift implementation of the MoU.
The move marks a significant step in Pakistan-UAE diplomatic relations, expected to enhance bilateral cooperation and streamline official-level travel between the two countries.

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Khudayar Mohla, Managing Partner Mohla & Mohla, Founder of the Law Today Pakistan,

Managing Partner at Mohla & Mohla - Advocates and Legal Consultants, Islamabad, Founder of The Law Today Pakistan (TLTP) Newswire Service. Former President Press Association of Supreme Court of Pakistan with over two decades of coverage of defining judicial moments - including the dissolution and restoration of Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, Asif Ali Zardari NAB cases, Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani contempt proceedings, Panama Papers case against Mian Nawaz Sharif, matters involving Imran Khan, and the high treason trial of former Army Chief and President Pervez Musharraf. He now practises law and teaches Jurisprudence, International Law, and Civil and Criminal Law. Contact: mohla@lawtoday.com.pk

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