Indian Nationals wishing to visit Pakistan must
obtain a valid visa. The basic requirements for obtaining a visa are
as follows:-
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Valid passport. The passport should be valid
for at least one year.
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Visa application forma duly filled in.
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Visa application forms for getting visas either
through the Interior Division or Pakistan Mission abroad are
annexed.
The fee at present is Rs.15/- inclusive of all charges for
issuance, extension or transit visas.
For business visa, a letter from the company/organization in
Pakistan sponsoring the applicant stating the purpose of visit is
required.
Visa fee is realised through cash on the visa counter or through
bank challan.
The Embassies/High Commissions for Pakistan deal with visa matters
on all the working days of the week (Monday to Friday). While in
Gulf countries, the Pakistani Missions remain open from Saturday to
Wednesday. None of the Missions is, however, open on any of the
Gazetted holidays of the government of the Islamic Republic of
Pakistan.
The following types of visas are granted to the
resident/Non-resident Indian by the Government of the Islamic
Republic of Pakistan:-
Visitors Visa
Visitors visa are issued to Indian Nationals to meet relatives,
friends or for any other legitimate purpose. This type of visa is
also issued to bonafide Indian businessmen for six months with three
entries.
Transit Visa
Transit visa valid for up to two entries for stay in the city/port
of entry for 72 hours issued to Indian nationals, proceeding to
Indian by air or sea through Pakistan.
Tourist Visa
A non-extendable tourist visa valid for 14 days is issued by
Pakistan High Commission, New Delhi through approved tour
operators/travel agents.
Check Post
Following are the designated entry/exit check posts for Indian
nationals, coming to Pakistan:-
Instruction for Obtaining
Pakistani Visa
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Please fill in the visa Application Form in
CAPITAL LETTERS (Four copies). No column to be left blank.
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Please fill in the Computer Performa in CAPITAL
LETTERS (Four Copies).
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Visa fee of Rs.15/- should be deposited in cash
and receipt obtained. Passport will be returned on presentation of
receipt. The fee is non-refundable.
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Two copies of the form will be returned to the
applicant with visa. One each should be handed over to Pakistan
Immigration Officer on arrival and Police Registration Office.
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The applicant should be in possession of US $45
or equivalent in Foreign Exchange at the time of entry.
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The visitors may enter Pakistan by Air, Train,
Road. but the point of exit and mode of travel for their return
journey will remain the same. However, the persons Entering By Air
may exit from different Airport with Prior permission.
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The visitors must Repot for Police Registration
within 24 hours of entry in Pakistan and prior to
Departure/Arrival at each subsequent place of visit in Pakistan.
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Provide copy of N.I.C of the sponsor of Indian
National(s).
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Provide copy of the Passport of the applicant(s).
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Valid Passport. The Passport should be valid
for at least one year.
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