FORMAL PROCEDURE REQUIRED TO BE FOLLOWED
Visa Categories
The Ministry of Interior is responsible for granting / extending visas in the following categories of foreigners (other than Indian nationals whose cases are dealt by the IP&N Wing of the Ministry of Interior).
Diplomatic and Official Visa.
- To facilitate foreign diplomats, the ministry of Foreign Affairs is authorized to issue gratis visa/accreditation cards for the tenure of diplomatic/official assignment.
- Authorized slots will be granted Diplomatic Visa only.
- Security clearance for additional slots will be mandatory.
- Processing time for Diplomatic Visa shall be one week.
NGO's Visa
Embassies are empowered to grant short term visa for one month to the expatriates working with Non Government Organizations in Pakistan.
For long term visa, the NGO is required to be registered with Government of Pakistan. In such cases, Mission abroad refer the applications for prior clearance from Ministry of Interior before granting visas.
In case of extension of visa, the registered NGOs may apply directly to Ministry of Interior which in turn authorizes the concerned RPOs for grant of extension of visa, if all the formalities are met.
Family Visit Visa
- Pakistan Missions abroad are authorized to grant five years validity and one year stay multiple entry visa to foreigners of pakistan origin and their foreign spouses, which shall be processed within 7-10 working days.
- Family visit visa will be extendable on yearly basis in pakistan.
Tourist Visa
Pakistan Missions abroad are authorized to grant Visit/Tourist Visa for three months validity and stay with double entry to foreigners of List-A consisting of following 190 countries.
RPOs have been authorized to extend tourist visa upto a maximum period of six months including the initial visa period and condone overstay upto 15 days on payment of visa fee subject to payment of a minimum of US $ 10 only.
For Northern Areas, the Deputy Commissioners Gilgit & Skardu have been authorized to allow extension in visa for three months and one re-entry to the tourists in Northern Areas, charging visa fee as per policy.
Visa On Arrival
- Foreign nationals of Indian Origin will also be allowed to avail the facility of Visa on Arrival for religious tourism.
- Visa on Arrival will be augmented with Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) subject to 48-72 hours prior to application/ intimation.
- To encourage and facilitate tourism in Pakistan Directorate of Tourist Services (DTS) approved tour operators will be allowed to bring tourists groups in Pakistan.
- Visa on Arrival facility to all Qatari Passport holders including Diplomatic. Special and Ordinary Passports, free of charge, with single or multiple entries, without the requirement of Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) at any port of entry for a period of 30 days extendable by another 30 days subject to the following conditions:-
- Passport validity for at least 6 months.
- Confirmed return ticket: and
- Having cash equivalent to US $ 1500/- or a valid credit card **
Registration of Foreigners with Police
- Foreign nationals who are directed by the immigration authorities at airports to report to FRO for registration and a stamp is affixed to this effect, on their passports.
- However, nationals in the managerial category, who are issued Work Permit/Visa from these countries will be exempted from Police registration except Indians and foreigners of Indian origin.
- Please contact for registration, Foreigner Registration Branch established in the office of every District Police Officer.
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