Visa
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Countries eligible for Pakistan Online Visa
- http://visa.nadra.gov.pk/electronic-travel-authorization-eta/
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1) Tourist Visa
- http://visa.nadra.gov.pk/tourist-visa/
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- i. Dully filled-in visa form.
- ii. Two passport-size photographs.
- iii. Passport.
- iv. Invitation Letter from the sponsor or hotel booking details in case of individual tourist.
- v. Invitation Letter in case of a group by the Tour Operator designated by the department of
- tourist services.
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Duration and Validity
- i. Applicant (Single/ multiple) for a short duration less than 3 months (First Time entry).
- ii. Duration up to and greater than 6 months (Extension).
- iii. Citizens from these countries may be eligible for a Double Entry Tourist Visa.
- (Please click the link below for details)
- iv. A Tourist Visa can be extended to up to 6 Months or more, subject to approval.
- v. Processing Time: 7-10 Working Days.
2) Tourist Visa (On Arrival) .
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Eligibility
- i. To avail the Tourist Visa On Arrival, you must be a citizen of the countries listed here
- http://visa.nadra.gov.pk/tourist-friendly-countriestfc/.
- ii. Foreign nationals of Indian origin are also eligible to apply under this category for religious
- tourism purposes.
- iii. Tour Operators approved by the Pakistan Directorate of Tourist Services (DTS) may be allowed
- to bring Tourist - groups under this category.
- http://visa.nadra.gov.pk/visa-on-arrival-tourist/
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Required Documents-
- i. Photograph.
- ii. Passport.
- iii. Invitation Letter from the sponsor or hotel booking details in case of individual tourist.
- iv. Invitation Letter in case of a group by the Tour Operator designated by the department of
- tourist services.
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Duration and Validity-
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Ø Tourist Visa On Arrival is valid for up to 3 months.
Ø Nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and UAE may be
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granted a 30-day, multiple-entry visa upon arrival.
Ø Processing Time: Please submit your intent to travel at least 48-72 hours before your planned
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trip to Pakistan to receive an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA).
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3) Family Visit Visa .
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Eligibility
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- Foreign citizens of Pakistan Origin and their spouses.
- http://visa.nadra.gov.pk/family-visit-visa/
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Required Documents-
- i. Dully filled-in visa form.
- ii. Two passport-size photographs.
- iii. Passport.
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iv. POC or likewise
- v. Marriage Certificate.
- vi. Birth Certificate.
- vii. CNIC/ NICOP.
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Duration and Validity
- First Time: Visa valid up to 3 months.
- Extension: Visa valid up to 5 years with up to 1-year stay on each entry.
- Processing Time: 7-10 Working Days .
4) Business Visa .
- Eligibility .
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Citizens of the countries listed in the below-mentioned link are eligible to apply for this Visa.
- For details and visa application, please visit the below-mentioned link:
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http://visa.nadra.gov.pk/business-visa/ -
Required Documents:
- i. Dully filled-in visa form.
- ii. Two passport-size photographs.
- iii. Passport.
- iv. Proof of registration of company which is extending invitation (SECP/ Chamber of Commerce
- Certificate recommendation).
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v. Any of the following:-
- Original recommendation letter from CC&I of the respective foreign country.
- OR Original Invitation letter from a business organization duly recommended by the
- concerned trade organization in Pakistan.
- OR Original Recommendation letter by the honorary investment counselor of BOI/
- Commercial Attaché.
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Duration and Validity-
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Ø A Business Visa may be granted for up to 5 years.
Ø A Business Visa is valid for Multiple Entries into Pakistan.
Ø Processing Time: 4-6 Weeks.
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5) Business Visa On Arrival .
- Eligibility .
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- To avail the Business Visa On Arrival, you must be a citizen of the countries listed here
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http://visa.nadra.gov.pk/business-visa-list-bvl/ -
F or further details and visa application, please visit the link mentioned below: - http://visa.nadra.gov.pk/visa-on-arrival-business/
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Required Documents-
- i. Photograph.
- ii. Passport.
- iii. Proof of registration of company which is extending invitation (SECP/ Chamber of Commerce
- Certificate).
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iv. Any of the following:-
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- Recommendation letter from CC&I of respective foreign country.
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- OR Invitation letter from business organization duly recommended by concerned trade
- organization in Pakistan.
- OR Recommendation letter by the honorary investment counselor of BOI/ Commercial
- Attaché.
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- Duration and Validity. A Business Visa On Arrival is granted for 30 days.
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- Processing Time. Interested businessmen are encouraged to apply for
- Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) at least 8-10 days prior to
- their intended date of travel.
6) Student Visa.
- Eligibility .
- Citizens of the countries listed in below mentioned link are eligible to apply for this Visa.
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- http://visa.nadra.gov.pk/electronic-travel-authorization-eta/
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- http://visa.nadra.gov.pk/student-visa/
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Required Documents-
- i. Dully filled-in visa form.
- ii. Two passport-size photographs.
- iii. Passport.
- iv. Admission/ Bonafide letter.
- v. NOC from HEC/ Economic Affairs Division/ IPC/ Health Ministry/ Education Ministry.
- vi. For Entry Visa: NOC from the concerned Government.
- vii. For Extension: NOC from concerned embassy in Pakistan of student’s country.
- viii. Sponsorship/ Bank Statement (in case of accompanying family).
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- Duration and Validity . A Study Visa is granted for 2 years .
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- Processing Time . 4-6 weeks.
7) Work Visa .
- Eligibility .
- Citizen of foreign countries who have a valid job offer and meet the requirements are eligible to apply for this Visa.
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- http://visa.nadra.gov.pk/work-visa /
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Required Documents-
- i. Dully filled-in visa form.
- ii. Two passport-size photographs.
- iii. Passport.
- iv. Contact Details of the Sponsor.
- v. Recommendation Letter from BOI.
- vi. Employment agreement between company and applicant.
- vii. Undertaking on company letterhead, in case of CPEC/ Government approved project.
- Letter from concerned Pakistani department/ ministry.
- viii. CV of applicant.
- ix. Covering letter on company’s letter head.
- x. Company profile.
- xi. SECP registration letter of company.
- xii. FBR NTN certificate of the company.
- xiii. Previous Recommendation by BOI/ MOI (if applicable).
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Duration and Validity-
- A Work Visa is granted for 1 year .
- A Work Visa is valid for Multiple Entries into Pakistan.
- A Work Visa is extendable on a yearly basis subject to approval .
- Processing Time . 4-6 weeks .
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8) Domestic Aide Visa.
- Eligibility .
- Foreign domestic workers are eligible to apply for this visa under the sponsorship of their employer.
- http://visa.nadra.gov.pk/domestic-aide/
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Required Documents-
- Dully filled-in visa form.
- Two passport-size photographs.
- Passport.
- Contact Details of the Employer.
- Copy of agreement duly attested by respective Embassy.
- NOC by the respective Embassy.
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Duration and Validity
- A Domestic Aide Visa may be granted for 1 year .
- A Domestic Aide Visa is extendable by 1 year plus double entry .
- Processing Time . 4-6 weeks .
9) Official Visa. Details are as under:-
- Eligibility . Foreign Officials of all countries who are assigned to perform official duties in Pakistan are eligible to apply for this visa.
- URL . http://visa.nadra.gov.pk/official-visa/
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Required Documents
- Photograph.
- Passport.
- Letter of Recommendation (By Economic Affairs Division/ MoFA/ Respective Ministry or Department) .
- Duration and Validity . An Official Visa is valid for the entire tenure of the Official Assignment .
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Processing Time
- 7 working days (First time entry).
- 4-6 weeks (Visa Extension).
10) Diplomatic Visa . Foreign Diplomats can apply for a visa for the entire tenure of their diplomatic assignment. Details are as under:-
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Eligibility
- All diplomatic staff of foreign countries are eligible to apply for this visa.
- Diplomatic Visas will be granted against authorized slots only.
- URL . http://visa.nadra.gov.pk/diplomatic-visa/
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Required Documents
- Dully filled-in visa form.
- Two passport-size photographs.
- Passport.
- Note Verbal by the sending State/ Organization.
- Letter of Recommendation (by MoFA).
- Duration and Validity . An Official Visa is valid for the entire tenure of the Diplomatic Assignment.
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Processing Time
- 7 working days (First time entry).
- 4-6 weeks (Visa Extension).
11) Tabligh Visa . Muslim citizens of foreign countries who wish to participate in Tabligh activities can apply for this visa. Details are as under:-
- Eligibility . Muslim citizens of all countries are eligible to apply for this visa.
- URL . http://visa.nadra.gov.pk/tabligh-visa/
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Required Documents
- Dully filled-in visa form.
- Two passport-size photographs.
- Passport.
- Invitation letter by the authorized Tableeghi Centre.
- Duration and Validity . A Tabligh Visa can be granted for 45 days .
- Processing Time . 4-6 weeks .
12) Missionary Visa . Christians Missionaries can apply for this visa to carry out missionary work in Pakistan. Details are as under:-
- Eligibility . Christian citizens of all countries are eligible to apply for this visa.
- URL . http://visa.nadra.gov.pk/missionary-work-visa/
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Required Documents
- Dully filled-in visa form.
- Two passport-size photographs.
- Passport.
- Invitation letter of the Registered Missionary organization.
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Duration and Validity
- This visa is valid for 1 year .
- This visa is extendable for 1 year .
- Processing Time . 4-6 weeks .
13) Others/ Miscellaneous Visa. Foreign citizens who wish to participate in sports, conferences, seminars and various cultural events taking place in Pakistan can apply for this visa. Details are as under:-
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Eligibility
- All Countries.
- Applicant must apply 6 weeks in advance of the event he/ she intends to attend.
- URL . http://visa.nadra.gov.pk/other-visa/
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Required Documents
- Dully filled-in visa form.
- Two passport-size photographs.
- Passport.
- Invitation letter from host organization (In case of accompanying family, there should be a provision to provide invitation letter specifically extended for the family and should carry their entire details).
- Duration and Validity . The duration and validity of the visa is subjected to the duration of the event.
- Processing Time . 4-6 weeks
14) Journalist Visa . Journalists can apply for this visa which is valid for Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi under the following two categories:-
- Pakistan Based . Journalists of Pakistan based and accredited media houses.
- Non-Pakistan Based . Journalists must not be on the negative list.
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Eligibility
- All Journalists are eligible to apply subject to approval.
- Consultation Feedback is required from Press Attachés and Link Offices of the respective media houses.
- URL . http://visa.nadra.gov.pk/journalist-visa/
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Required Documents
- Dully filled-in visa form.
- Two passport-size photographs.
- Passport.
- Letter from Media Agency/ Organization
- Recommendation from Ministry of Information and Broadcasting/ Press Attaché/ Pak Mission Abroad.
- Duration and Validity . Visa valid for 3 months subject to approval .
- Processing Time . 4-6 weeks .
15) NGO/ INGO Visa. Details are as under:-
- Eligibility . All NGO/ INGO officials, staff and their family members are eligible to apply for this visa.
- URL . http://visa.nadra.gov.pk/visa-to-ngo-personnel/
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Required Documents
- Dully filled-in visa form.
- Two passport-size photographs.
- Passport.
- Invitation letter by NGO/ INGO.
- Proof of Registration of the NGO/ INGO.
- Duration and Validity . All NGO/ INGO visa is valid for 3 months subject to approval .
- Processing Time . 4-6 Weeks .
16) UN/ IO Visa. Officials/ persons deputed to work for or on behalf of the UN and International Organization (IO) in Pakistan can apply. Details are as under:-
- Eligibility . All UN/ IO officials, staff and their family members are eligible to apply for this visa.
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Required Documents
- Dully filled-in visa form.
- Two passport-size photographs.
- Passport.
- Copy of Resident Permit/ National ID Card.
- Invitation letter (note verbal) issued by the relevant UN Agency/ International Organization in Pakistan.
- Dispatch letter (note verbal) issued by the relevant UN Agency/ International Organization in Pakistan.
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Duration and Validity
- UN/IO Assignment Visa (already existing/ newly created post) - 1 year multiple entry for Chinese nationals and 6 months multiple entry for third country national.
- UN/IO Short Term Assignment Visa (Consultants/ Experts/ INGOs Registered in Pakistan) - 1 year multiple entry for UNLP holders and 6 months multiple entry for national passport holders.
- UN/IO Volunteers Visa – 6 months single entry.
- Official- UN/IO Visit Visa (Meetings, Training, Conferences and Workshops) – 30 days (or 90 days with reasons) single entry for UNLP holders and 30 days single entry for national passport holders.
- Processing Time . 2-6 Weeks .