Tourist Visas to Pakistan

Requirements

• Provide your signed original passport book.
  NOTE: Your valid passport book must have at least six months of remaining validity and at least one blank page in it.
• One (1) completed Visa Application Form.
  NOTE: improperly completed forms may delay the processing of your visa. The signature on each visa application must be original.
• Four (4) passport pictures in color, front view and with a plain/light background
• Letter of Authorization to process your visa.
• Travelers who are visiting friends and relatives should provide an invitation letter from the friends or relatives in Pakistan.
  If your host or relative is a Pakistani citizen please provide a copy for their passport main page or national ID.
  For those staying in a hotel a Copy of hotel confirmation is required.
• Complete the IAG Customer Order Form

Visa Fees

For IAG Visa Processing Fees click here.

Please note:

The Pakistan Embassy in Washington DC will process visas ONLY for residents of the following states: DC, MARYLAND, WEST VIRGINIA, VIRGINIA, PENNSYLVANIA, NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA, FLORIDA, ALABAMA, MISSISSIPPI, AND TENNESSEE. If you do not reside in one of the states listed above please call IAG for instructions and Fees.

All fees are non- refundable.

Consular Visa Processing Fee: Fees must be paid in US dollars with either a money order or cashier’s check made payable to the “Embassy of Pakistan”

Regular processing time: 4-6 weeks.

NOTE:

Approval must be received from the government in Pakistan in order for this visa to be issued. The visa will be issued only when approval is received from Pakistan.

Processing time will vary depending on when the approval is received by the consulate.

Visas are usually processed in 5 business days once the approval has been received.

Tourist: Single/Multiple-Entry: $124
Business: Single/Multiple-Entry $180

General Information

For grant of five year multiple entry visas to the US citizens of Pakistan Origin, production of Pakistani passport or CNIC is necessary. Children born in the US, child’s birth certificate is required along with father or mother Pakistani expired/valid passport or CNIC. For foreign spouse, a copy of marriage certificate along with copy of the Pakistani passport or CNIC of the husband/wife is required.

Other tourist visitors may apply for a multiple entries visa, and, at the discretion of the consulate, it may be approved or a double entries visa may be granted instead. Consular fees, once submitted, are non-refundable.

The Embassy of Pakistan advises that the Visa for employees/associates of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO); humanitarian; missionary organizations, may be delayed several weeks. An invitation from the host organization in Pakistan should also be provided. Non-Government Organizations- Need proof of registration in the US.

Registration proof with the government of Pakistan (Ministry of Economic Affairs). A letter of recommendation/endorsement by the US Embassy in Pakistan. Name of the project in Pakistan and proof of financial responsibility. NGO visas may require clearance from the Ministry of Interior in Pakistan.

If clearance has not been obtained in advance, the visa processing time is lengthy. The Consular Office of Pakistan does not refund visa fees if visa request is canceled or if visa is denied.

On arrival in Pakistan, immigration formalities are mandatory. (Police registration is applicable in certain cases)
Indian Passport holders are required to submit their visa request on a different application form. Please contact IAG for instructions and Fees.

Military personnel also complete the additional form giving details of their job. Please contact IAG for instructions.

Additional Visa application form for Journalists/Film/TV/Documentary Teams is also required. Please contact IAG for instructions.

If traveling to Pakistan for religious purposes, an invitation from the religious organization is required.

Applicants may be asked to appear for an interview, if necessary.

New York and Chicago jurisdiction: A letter of employment, certifying that the applicant is an employee of the company and in good standing, is required. The letter must indicate the dates for which leave was approved and the intended date of return to the company.

A vaccination for Yellow Fever is required if traveling from an endemic zone in the previous 6 days. For the CDC’s recommended vaccinations and health information see http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/regionSouthAsia.aspx.