For Pakistani passport holders with UAE or Gulf residence

Countries Pakistani citizens can visit with UAE or Gulf residence

These countries trust UAE or Gulf residence and waive or ease their own visa for Pakistani citizens.

6 countries open up
3 visa-free
1 visa on arrival
2 easier eVisa or eTA

Albania eVisa→Visa-free90 days

Multiple-entry Schengen visa already used, or a multiple-entry US or UK visa or residence permit. A 10-year UAE residence also qualifies.

Also accepted: Schengen visa, EU residence, US visa, Green Card, UK visa, UK residence.
Georgia eVisa→Visa-free90 days

Supporting visa or residence permit valid on the day you arrive. 90 days in any 180.

Also accepted: US visa, Green Card, UK visa, UK residence, Schengen visa, EU residence, Canada, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea.
Uzbekistan Visa required→Visa-free

Gulf residence permit valid three months or more.
Kyrgyzstan eVisa→Visa on arrival30 days

Gulf (or Brunei) residence permit; tourists arriving at Bishkek airport.
Japan Visa required→eVisa90 days

For Pakistanis living in the US, UK, Canada, Singapore, the UAE or Saudi Arabia (among others): apply online for Japan's single-entry eVisa.

Also accepted: Green Card, UK residence, Canada, Singapore.
Oman Visa required→eVisa

Gulf residents can apply online for Oman's visa.

Hold a different visa?

Schengen visa holders 18 US visa holders 14 Green Card holders 13 EU residents 13 Canadian visa and PR holders 12 UK visa holders 9 UK residents 8 Japan visa holders 5 Australian visa and PR holders 4 New Zealand visa holders 3

Hold more than one? Tick everything you hold to see every country it opens up.

Common questions

Which countries can Pakistani citizens visit with UAE or Gulf residence?

6 destinations relax their rules for Pakistani citizens who hold UAE or Gulf residence, including visa-free entry to Albania, Georgia, Uzbekistan and a visa on arrival in Kyrgyzstan. Conditions differ by country.

Does UAE or Gulf residence have to be valid on arrival?

Yes, in almost every case. Many countries also want it valid for some months after you arrive, and a few want it already used once. The exact rule is listed under each country.

Perks are re-checked every week. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.