A Tourist Visa allows the citizens of 124 Countries to visit Pakistan for tourism purposes.
We Provide Visa of the Following Visa Types
Family Visit Visa Types
The family visit visa is designed for foreign citizens of Pakistani Origin and their spouses to visit and stay with their family members for up to 5 years with up to 1 year stay on each entry Visa Types Visa Types.
Application type
You can Apply for Pak Visa
Single Entry
Multiple Entry 1year
Multiple Entry – More then 1 year
First Time (New) : You can apply for a new visa if you do not possess a valid Pakistan visa.
Eligibility
- Foreign citizens of Pakistani origin and their spouses.
- You may be eligible for a Pakistan Origin Card ( POC ) , if you or your relative are of Pakistani origin. In that case you may not need a visa
- If your an overseas Pakistani you may be eligible for a NICOP which is Valid for 10 years visa free Entry into Pakistani. Please ask your case officer for more information.
Required Documents
- Valid passport more than 6 months
- Photograph
- Travel dates
- Lading & Departing Port In Pakistan
- Marriage certificate (If applicable)
- Sponsor information (cnic/nicop (front & back), house address , email & contact no)
Processing Time
- 15-20 Days (Working Days – First Time Entry)
Issuance of Visa is the prerogative of the Government of Pakistan.
Important Note:
It is Mandatory to provide Parent Consent Form Visa for the applications of children under 18 Years of Age bearing passport of
United States of America, United Kingdom and Australia – Both Parents have to provide consent or Single Parent can if He/She is sole
Tourist Visa
Application Type
You can apply for Tourist Visa online :
First Time (New) : You can apply for a new visa if you do not possess a valid Pakistan visa.
Eligibility
- Must be a Citizens of 124 countries around the world
Required Documents (Visa Types)
- Photograph
- Passport
- Hotel booking Details
Duration and Validity
- Single Entry for short duration less than 3 months (First Time entry).
- US nationals could avail Tourist 5 years multiple entry visa with maximum 3 months stay.
Processing Time
Issuance of Visa is the prerogative of the Government of Pakistan.
- Entry (Up to 3 Months) : 15-20 days (Working Days)
Business Visa
To promote investment in the country, the Government of Pakistan is granting 5 year Multiple Entry Business Visas to the businessmen of the countries listed under the following categories:
Business Visa List Countries
- Algeria,Angola,Argentina,Australia,Austria,Azerbaijan,Bahrain,Bangladesh,Belgium,Benin,Brazil,Bulgaria,Cambodia,Cameron,Canada,Chile,China,Columbia,Comoros,Cote De Ivoire (Ivory Coast),Croatia,CzechRepublic,Denmark,Djibouti,Ecuador,Egypt,Estonia,Finland,France,Gambia,Germany,Ghana,Greece,Guatemala,Guinea,Guinea-Bissau,Honduras,Hungary,Indonesia,Iran,Iraq,Ireland,Italy,Japan,Jordan,Kazakhstan,Kenya,Korea Republic,Kuwait,Latvia,Lebanon,Lithuania,Madagascar,Malaysia,Mauritius,Mexico,Montenegro,Morocco,Mozambique,Myanmar,Netherlands,New Zealand,Nigeria,Norway,Oman,Panama,Paraguay,Peru,Philippines,Poland,Portugal,Qatar,Romania,Russia,Saudi Arabia,Senegal,Sierra Lone,Singapore,Slovenia,South Africa,South Sudan,Spain,Sri Lanka,Sweden,Switzerland,Tanzania,Thailand,Togo,Tunisia,Turkey,Ukraine,United Arab Emirates,United Kingdom,United States of America,Vietnam
Non-Business Visa List Countries
- Albania,Andorra,Antigua and Barbuda,Bahamas,Barbados,Belarus,Belize,Bolivia,Bosnia & Herzegovina,Botswana,Brunei,Burkina Faso,Burundi,Capbo Verde,Central African Republic,Congo (Republic),Costa Rica,Cuba,Cyprus,Dominica,Dominican Republic,El Salvador,Equatorial Guinea,Eritrea,Ethiopia,Fiji,Gabon,Georgia,Grenada,Guyana,Haiti,Holy See (Vatican City),Iceland,Jamaica,Kiribati,Kosovo,Kyrgyzstan,Laos,Lesotho,Liberia,Liechtenstein,Luxembourg,Macedonia,Malawi,Maldives,Mali,Malta,Marshall Island,Micronesia,Moldova,Monaco,Mongolia,Namibia,Nauru,Nepal,Nicaragua,Niger,Palau,Papua New Guinea,Rwanda,Saint Kitts and Nevis,Saint Lucia,Saint Vincent and the Grenadines,San Marino,Sao Tome and Principe,Serbia,Seychelles,Slovakia Republic,Solomon Islands,Suriname,Tajikistan,Timor-Lest,Tonga,Trinidad & Tobago,Turkmenistan,Tuvalu,Uganda,Uruguay,Uzbekistan,Vanuatu,Venezuela,Western Samoa,Zambia,Zimbabwe
Application Type
You can apply for Business visa online :
First Time (New) : You can apply for a new visa if you do not possess a valid Pakistan visa.
Eligibility
- Citizens of countries listed are eligible to apply for this visa.
- Algeria,Angola,Argentina,Australia,Austria,Azerbaijan,Bahrain,Bangladesh,Belgium,Benin,Brazil,Bulgaria,Cambodia,Cameron,Canada,Chile,China,Columbia,Comoros,Cote De Ivoire (Ivory Coast),Croatia,CzechRepublic,Denmark,Djibouti,Ecuador,Egypt,Estonia,Finland,France,Gambia,Germany,Ghana,Greece,Guatemala,Guinea,Guinea-Bissau,Honduras,Hungary,Indonesia,Iran,Iraq,Ireland,Italy,Japan,Jordan,Kazakhstan,Kenya,Korea Republic,Kuwait,Latvia,Lebanon,Lithuania,Madagascar,Malaysia,Mauritius,Mexico,Montenegro,Morocco,Mozambique,Myanmar,Netherlands,New Zealand,Nigeria,Norway,Oman,Panama,Paraguay,Peru,Philippines,Poland,Portugal,Qatar,Romania,Russia,Saudi Arabia,Senegal,Sierra Lone,Singapore,Slovenia,South Africa,South Sudan,Spain,Sri Lanka,Sweden,Switzerland,Tanzania,Thailand,Togo,Tunisia,Turkey,Ukraine,United Arab Emirates,United Kingdom,United States of America,Vietnam
Required Documents
- Photograph
- Passport
- Proof of registration of company which is extending invitation (SECP/ Chamber of Commerce Certificate)
- Any of the following:
- Recommendation letter from CC&I of respective foreign country
- Invitation letter from business organization duly recommended by concerned trade organization in Pakistan – In order to get this REQUIRED DOCUMENT – Please apply through Pakistan’s E-Business Invitation Letter System – For More Details PLEASE CLICK HERE!
- Recommendation letter by the honorary investment counselor of BOI/Commercial Attaché
Duration and Validity
- A Business Visa may be granted for up to 5 years.
- A Business Visa is valid for Multiple Entries in to Pakistan
Processing Time
Issuance of Visa is the prerogative of the Government of Pakistan.
- Entry for Business Visa List countries : 24 Hours (Working Hours)
- Entry for Non-Business Visa List countries : 4 Weeks (Working days)
Pilgrim Visa
Pilgrim Tourism
Applicants identifying themselves as Pilgrim Tourists can apply for religious tourism. This allows the applicants to visit places in Pakistan which have religious importance to them.
NOTE: Under Pilgrim Tourism , nationals of 175 Countries are eligible to apply – Under Pilgrim Tourist Category, Indian Nationals bearing legal permanent residence in a third country are also eligible to apply – Visa issued allows the applicant to travel all over Pakistan for tourism purposes as per the rules and regulations.
Application Type
You can apply for First Time (New) Single Entry Visa in the following sub – Visa Types:
- Sikhs – Foreign National of Indian Origin
- Sikhs – He/She Must have valid proof of Legal and Permanent Residence in a Third country other than India
- Sikhs – Spouses and Children of applicants of Sub- category b
NOTE: Please Note: In the above sub-categories:
- Sikhs – He/She Must have valid proof of Legal and Permanent Residence in a Third country other than India
- Sikhs – Spouses and Children of applicants of Sub- category b
After submission of application, the applicants will be required to visit the nearest/selected Pakistani Mission for verification of documents. The applicant will be intimated regarding the need of visit via email on his email account provided by him in the application – The Applicant will be required to visit the Pakistan Mission within 2 Days at MAX(Please Make Sure that the provided email account is valid and functioning- Regularly check your email account for updates)
Eligibility
- Category “a – Foreign National of Indian Origin “:
- Nationals of 175 Eligible Countries for E-Visa residing in the same countries
- Category “b – Sikhs – He/She Must have valid proof of Legal and Permanent “:
- Must have valid proof of legal and permanent residence in a third country
- Category “c – Sikhs – Spouses and Children of applicants of Sub- category b”:
- In case of Spouse: The Husband/Wife OR In case of Children: Father/Mother of the applicants must have valid proof of legal and permanent residence in a third country other than India
Required Documents
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- Passport
- Photograph
- Invitation letter/Hotel Reservation
- Proof of legal residence of third country (Under category “b”)
- Applicable for Category “c”:
- In case the applicant is Spouse: Valid proof of legal and permanent residence in a third country other than India of Husband/Wife
- In case the applicant is a Child: Valid proof of legal and permanent residence in a third country other than India of Father/Mother
Duration and Validity
- 45 Days Multiple Entry
Processing Time
Normally, it will take up to 10 working days. However, the issuance of Visa is the prerogative of the Government of Pakistan.
NOTE: You may plan your trip after acquiring Visa.
Student Visa
Prospective students who wish to pursue higher education in Pakistan can apply for a 2-year Student Visa.
Application Type
You can apply for Student Visa online
First Time (New) : You can apply for a new visa if you do not possess a valid Pakistan visa.
Eligibility
- Citizens of 175 countries eligible to apply for this visa.
Required Documents(Visa Types)
- Photograph
- Passport
- Admission/Bonafide letter
- NOC from HEC/Economic Affairs Division/IPC/Health Ministry/Education Ministry
- For Entry visa: NOC from the concerned Government
- For Extension: NOC from concerned embassy in Pakistan of students country
- Sponsorship/Bank Statement in case of accompanying family)
Duration and Validity
- A Study Visa is granted for 2 years
Processing Time
Issuance of Visa is the prerogative of the Government of Pakistan.
- 5-6 Weeks (Working Days – First Time Entry)
Work Visa
Citizens of foreign countries who wish to work and live in Pakistan can apply for this visa.
NOTE: For further details about the requirements, it is requested to go through Board of Investment’s website, https://invest.gov.pk/work-visa
Application Type
You can apply for Work Visa online
First Time (New) : You can apply for a new visa if you do not possess a valid Pakistan visa.
Eligibility
- Citizens of foreign countries who have a valid job offer and meet the requirements are eligible to apply for this visa.
Required Documents(Visa Types)
- Passport
- Photograph
- SECP registration letter of company
- Recommendation letter By BOI/MOI (In case of Extension)
- Contact Details of the Sponsor
- Undertaking on company letterhead/In case of CPEC/Government approved project, letter from concerned department /ministry
- CV of applicant
- Covering letter on company’s letter head
- Company profile
- Employment agreement
- FBR NTN certificate of the company
Duration and Validity
- A Work Visa is granted for 1 years.
- A Work Visa is valid for Multiple Entries in to Pakistan.
Processing Time
Issuance of Visa is the prerogative of the Government of Pakistan.
- 5-6 Weeks (Working Days – First Time Entry)
Journalist Visa
Journalists can apply for this visa which is valid for Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi.
Application Type
You can apply for Journalist Visa online :
First Time (New) : You can apply for a new visa if you do not possess a valid Pakistan visa.
Eligibility
- All Journalists are eligible to apply subject to approval.
- Consultation Feedback is required from Press Attaches and Link Offices of the respective media houses.
Required Documents
- Photograph
- Passport
- Letter from Media Agency/Organization
- Recommendation from Ministry of information and broadcasting/Press Attaché/Pak Mission Abroad.
Duration and Validity
For Accredited and Pakistan-based Media Houses:
Visa valid for the entire tenure of the assignment subject to approval.
For non Pakistan-based journalists:
Visa valid for 3 months or more, subject to approval.
Processing Time
Issuance of Visa is the prerogative of the Government of Pakistan.
- Entry for Accredited /Based (Short Term/Long Term) : 15-20 Days (Working Days)
- Entry For non Pakistan-based journalists – Individuals and Family (Up to 3 Months) : 15-20 Days (Working Days)
- Entry For non Pakistan-based journalists – Individuals and Family (Greater than 3 Months) : 5-6 Weeks (Working Days)
Diplomat Visa
Foreign diplomats can apply for a GRATIS Visa for the entire tenure of their diplomatic assignment.
Application Type
You can apply Diplomat visas online :
First Time (New) : You can apply for a new visa if you do not possess a valid Pakistan visa.
Eligibility
- All diplomatic staff of foreign countries are eligible to apply for this visa.
- Diplomatic Visas will be granted against authorized slots only.
Required Documents
- Photograph
- Passport
- Note Verbale by the Sending State/ Organization
- Letter of Recommendation (By Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
- UN/IO Related Requests Form (In case your visit purpose is Assignment (UN/IO))
- Arrival Notification Form (In case your visit purpose is Assignment (Bilateral))
Duration and Validity
- An Official Visa is valid for the entire tenure of the Diplomatic Assignment.
Processing Time
Issuance of Visa is the prerogative of the Government of Pakistan.
- 12-15 days (Working days – First Time entry)
Missionary Visa
Christian Missionaries can apply for this visa to carry out missionary work in Pakistan.
Application Type
You can apply for two types of visas online :
First Time (New) : You can apply for a new visa if you do not possess a valid Pakistan visa.
Eligibility
- Christian citizens of all countries are eligible to apply for this visa.
Required Documents
- Photograph
- Passport
- Invitation Letter of the registered missionary organization
Duration and Validity
- This visa is valid for 1 year.
- This visa is extendable for 1 year.
Processing Time
Issuance of Visa is the prerogative of the Government of Pakistan.
- 5-6Weeks (Working days – First Time Entry)
Mountaineering & Trekking Visa
Pakistan is regarded as one of the most sought after destinations for undertaking “Mountaineering and Trekking” expeditions around the world. Under “Mountaineering and Trekking” category, all foreigners can apply online visa who wish to explore Pakistan.
Application Type
You can apply for First Time (New) Single Entry Visa in the following subcategories:
- Mountaineering
- Trekking
Please Note: In your application–Mention the Mountains you intend to climb).
Eligibility
- Applicant must be a national of 175 Countries eligible for online Visa
Required Documents
- Passport
- Photograph
- Mountaineering Application-Form(It is required if application is made under Sub-Category “a”)
- Trekking Application-Form(It is required if application is made under Sub-Category “b”)
- Sponsor letter/Agreement with designated tour operator by Department of Tourist Services (DTS)
Please Note: Your Sponsor letter/Agreement must be with a tour operator authorised by the DTS
- List of any members who are accompanying the applicant for the purpose of Mountaineering or Trekking, if available with the applicant at the time of application submission.
Duration and Validity
- Up to 3 Months – Single Entry Visa
Processing Time
Issuance of Visa is the prerogative of the Government of Pakistan.
Normally, it takes 5-6Weeks (Working Days).
Please NOTE: You may plan your trip after acquiring Visa Grant Notice against your application.
NGO-INGO Visa
Officials, staff members of the NGOs/INGOs and their families can apply for this visa to carry out development work in Pakistan in various sectors.
Application Type
You can apply for NGO/INGO Visa online :
First Time (New) : You can apply for a new visa if you do not possess a valid Pakistan visa.
Eligibility
- All NGO/INGO officials, staff and their family members are eligible to apply for this visa.
Required Documents(Visa Types)
- Photograph
- Passport
- Invitation letter by NGO/INGO
- Proof of Registration of the NGO/INGO
Duration and Validity
- An NGO/INGO visa is valid for 3 months subject to approval.
Processing Time
Issuance of Visa is the prerogative of the Government of Pakistan.
- 5-6 Weeks (Working days – First Time Entry)
Tabligh Visa
Muslim citizens of foreign countries who wish to participate in Tabligh activities can apply for this visa.
Application Type
You can apply for Tabligh Visa online
First Time (New) : You can apply for a new visa if you do not possess a valid Pakistan visa.
Eligibility
- Muslim citizens of all countries are eligible to apply for this visa.
Required Documents(Visa Types)
- Photograph
- Passport
- Invitation Letter by the authorized Tableeghi Centre
Duration and Validity
- A Tabligh Visa is granted for 45 days
Processing Time
Issuance of Visa is the prerogative of the Government of Pakistan.
- 5-6Weeks (Working days – First Time Entry)
Domestic Aid Visa
Domestic workers who wish to work and live in Pakistan under the sponsorship of their employers can apply for this visa.
Application Type(Visa Types)
You can apply for Domestic Aid Visa online
First Time (New) : You can apply for a new visa if you do not possess a valid Pakistan visa.
Eligibility
- Foreign domestic workers are eligible to apply for this visa under the sponsorship of their employer.
Required Documents
- Photograph
- Passport
- Contact Details of the Employer
- Copy of agreement duly attested by respective embassy
- NOC by the Respective Embassy
Duration and Validity
- A Domestic Aide Visa may be granted for 1 year.
In case of extension, please make sure that you have a valid Pakistani Visa and are residing in Pakistan as well.
Processing Time
Issuance of Visa is the prerogative of the Government of Pakistan.
- 5-6 Weeks (Working days – First Time Entry)
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