Since you are working in Dubai on an employment visa..you can legally marry a Pakistani citizen in the UAE as per local marriage laws. Such marriages are recognised if properly registered...

After marriage, your wife can apply for an Indian visa on the basis of marriage... Normally, this will be a Long Term Visa and the application will go through the Indian Embassy... Final approval comes from the Ministry of Home Affairs in India so the process takes time.

Because the spouse is a Pakistani national, the authorities will do thorough background and security checks... This is standard procedure and not a problem if everything is genuine but delays are common.

This is not treated as a Special Marriage under Indian law unless you separately register it in India.   There is no automatic police protection but police verification may happen later.. especially when she enters India.

Being from UP does not make the marriage illegal but local procedures and verification can be stricter and slower compared to other states...

the marriage is lawful, the visa is possible, but you should be prepared for extra scrutiny and patience with the process.

An Indian citizen can legally marry a Pakistani citizen, including in the UAE, but such marriages are treated as sensitive due to India–Pakistan relations and involve additional scrutiny by immigration and security authorities. There is no illegality in the marriage itself, but the visa and long-term stay process is more complex and time-consuming compared to marriages with citizens of other countries.

If the marriage is solemnised in the UAE as per local law, it should be properly registered there and attested by the UAE authorities and the Indian Embassy/Consulate. Alternatively, you may register the marriage in India under the Special Marriage Act after fulfilling notice and residency requirements, though in cross-border cases this often involves police verification and longer processing time.

For your wife to come and stay in India, she would generally have to apply for an Entry (X) Visa or appropriate long-term visa on the basis of marriage. For Pakistani nationals, visas are not issued routinely and are subject to prior clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs in India. This can take several months and sometimes longer. Often, such visas are initially short-term, city-specific, and involve regular reporting to the local police/FRO (Foreigners Registration Office). Over time, subject to clearances and conduct, extensions may be granted.

There is no automatic “police protection marriage” requirement, but because Pakistani nationals are considered a special category for immigration and security, background verification is thorough. If families oppose the marriage and there is a real threat, you can seek police protection in India like any other inter-faith or inter-national marriage, but it is not mandatory just because she is Pakistani.

As for UP specifically, the marriage law is central (Special Marriage Act), so the legal process is the same across India. However, police verification and administrative scrutiny in UP may feel more stringent in practice, particularly in international marriages involving Pakistani citizens.

Public consequences mainly relate to scrutiny, delays, reporting requirements, and sometimes social attention. Legally, however, your marriage is valid if done according to law, and she cannot be harassed merely for being Pakistani, though compliance with visa conditions is strictly enforced.

In practical terms, expect:

• Longer visa processing time with MHA clearance

• Possible short-term or restricted visas initially

• Mandatory registration with FRRO/FRO in India

• Periodic police verification

In summary, the marriage is legally permissible, but immigration and residency will be more complicated, slower and closely monitored compared to other foreign national marriages.

Long-Term Visa (LTV) or an X-2 Visa

2)!X-2 Visa: This is a 5-year multiple-entry visa specifically granted to foreign nationals of Pakistani origin married to Indian citizens.Long-Term Visa (LTV): This is for those seeking permanent settlement in India to eventually acquire Indian Citizenship. It is usually granted for 1 to 5 years and is renewable. 

3) An original Sponsorship Certificate must be filled out by the Indian sponsor (husband or relative in India), attested by a DM/SP/SDM or authorized government officer in India, and sent to the applicant.

Hello,

You can legally marry a Pakistani national while living in the UAE, and the marriage can be done under UAE law and later recognised by Indian authorities. After marriage, your wife can apply for an Indian Entry (X) visa, but because she is a Pakistani passport holder, the process is slow, involves strict security clearance from Indian authorities, and cannot be done through e-visa. Once she enters India, police/FRRO reporting is mandatory as a nationwide security requirement. The marriage should also be registered in India, preferably under the Special Marriage Act, for full legal validity. There is no automatic police or family protection just because of nationality, and OCI is not available to Pakistani spouses. If procedures are done in Uttar Pradesh, the law is the same as elsewhere in India, but in practice the scrutiny and delays can be more intense.

Hope this helps.

Regards

Since you are an Indian citizen, you can register the marriage at the Consulate General of India in Dubai (or Embassy in Abu Dhabi) under the Foreign Marriage Act, 1969. 

you may submit “Notice of Intended Marriage”, sworn affidavits, passport/visa/EID copies, and photographs, you must prove you are single (from India or UAE), your Pakistani fiancé will need a non-impediment certificate / affidavit from the Pakistan Consulate stating she can legally marry you, a publication in UAE (and sometimes India) to announce the intended marriage is required before registration. and 3 witnesses with valid UAE residence visas must appear.

Your wife will not be eligible for e-Visa (Pak nationals must apply through the Indian mission). Typically she can apply through the Indian Consulate in Dubai/Abu Dhabi for a visa to visit India — e.g., a tourist visa, entry visa, or other relevant category.

Marriage registered in UAE at Indian Consulate is valid, but if you want full legal recognition in India (for immigration, proofs, spouse benefits) you might also want to register it in India under the Special Marriage Act, 1954. This is often recommended for inter-national marriages since it gives clear legal standing in India.

For an Indian Muslim man residing in Dubai on an employment visa who plans to marry a Pakistani woman in the UAE, the marriage can be solemnized either under Islamic law (Nikah) before a Sharia authority/Kazi/Islamic Centre in the UAE or through the UAE courts. Once legally married and the marriage certificate is attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Indian Embassy, it can be used in India. This is not a “Special Marriage” under Indian law unless you register it in India under the Special Marriage Act, 1954; a Nikah remains a valid personal law marriage. Please note that there is no concept of “police protection” for such a marriage.

For your wife’s entry into India, she must apply for an Indian visa from the Indian High Commission/Consulate in the UAE. Pakistani nationals married to Indian citizens usually apply for a “Long Term Visa (LTV)” after marriage. The process is more stringent than for other nationalities and involves background verification by Indian intelligence and security agencies. This can take several months. Initially, she may be granted a short-term entry visa, followed by conversion to LTV in India. Publicly stated consequences mainly relate to heightened scrutiny, travel restrictions, limited mobility in certain border areas, mandatory police reporting in India, and periodic renewals/registrations with the FRRO (Foreigners Regional Registration Office).

Since you belong to Uttar Pradesh, if you later register the marriage or seek residency arrangements for your wife in UP, local procedures can indeed feel more “hectic.” UP police and local administration often insist on detailed verification, address checks, and regular reporting for Pakistani nationals. Family protection issues are handled like any other case, unless there is a real threat, the state does not provide automatic protection. Practically, the key is proper documentation, patience with the security process, and compliance with FRRO and local police requirements once she is in India.

You need to get married to her under special marriage act if same is applicable in your country of work