The Embassy of

Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Ankara, Türkiye

 

Visa


1) Tourist Visa

  • http://visa.nadra.gov.pk/tourist-visa/

  • 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.

  • 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.
    • 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) .

  • 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/

  • 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.

  • Duration and Validity

    • 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

    •          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

    •         trip to Pakistan to receive an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA).

 

3) Family Visit Visa .

  • Eligibility .

  • Required Documents

    • i.       Dully filled-in visa form.
    • ii.      Two passport-size photographs.
    • iii.     Passport.
    • iv.     POC or likewise
      1. v.       Marriage Certificate.
      2. vi.      Birth Certificate.
      3. vii.     CNIC/ NICOP.

  • 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 .

  • 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:

  • 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).
    • 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.

  • Duration and Validity

    • 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.


5) Business Visa On Arrival .  

  • Eligibility  .

  • To avail the Business Visa On Arrival, you must be a citizen of the countries listed here

  • 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/

  • Required Documents

    • i.      Photograph.
    • ii.     Passport.
    • iii.   Proof of registration of company which is extending invitation (SECP/ Chamber of Commerce
    •        Certificate).
    • iv.    Any of the following:-

          • Recommendation letter from CC&I of respective foreign country.
      • 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.

  • Duration and Validity.  A Business Visa On Arrival is granted for  30 days.

  • 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.

  • http://visa.nadra.gov.pk/electronic-travel-authorization-eta/  

  • http://visa.nadra.gov.pk/student-visa/   

  • 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).

  • Duration and Validity .  A Study Visa is granted for    2 years .

  • 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.

  •  http://visa.nadra.gov.pk/work-visa /  

  • 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).

  • 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 .

 

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/

  • 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.
  • 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 VisaDetails 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/  
  • 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 .
  • 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:-

  • 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/  
  • 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.
  • 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/  
  • 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/  
  • Required Documents
    • Dully filled-in visa form.
    • Two passport-size photographs.
    • Passport.
    • Invitation letter of the Registered Missionary organization.
  • Duration and Validity    
    1. This visa is  valid for 1 year .
    2. This visa is  extendable for 1 year .
  • Processing Time  . 4-6 weeks  .

 

13) Others/ Miscellaneous VisaForeign citizens who wish to participate in sportsconferencesseminars and various cultural events taking place in Pakistan can apply for this visa. Details are as under:-

  • 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/  
  • 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.
  • 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/  
  • 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 VisaDetails 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/  
  • 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 VisaOfficials/ 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 .