Pakistan, UAE to launch pre-immigration clearance for passengers

Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to introduce a pre-immigration clearance system that will allow Pakistani passengers to complete immigration formalities before departure, enabling them to bypass lengthy queues on arrival at UAE airports. The development came during a meeting between Director General Customs and Port Security Ahmed bin Lahij Al Falasi of UAE and Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi, read a statement on Tuesday. Detailed discussions were held on Pakistan and UAE relations, mutual cooperation, and simplifying immigration processes for travelers. UAE ambassador says 500 visas being processed for Pakistanis daily During the meeting , both sides agreed that a formal pact on “pre-immigration clearance” between Pakistan and the UAE would be signed. The system will initially be launched on a pilot basis, with Karachi selected as the first location.