Pakistan visa requirements for Indians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Indians visiting Pakistan

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Pakistani Visa.

  • An Indian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (2' x 2') taken in white background.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.

Pakistan Visa for Indians

Facts about Pakistan

Pakistan is a country with beautiful scenery. The country was ranked among the world’s top tourist destination in the world and it was described as one of the friendliest countries on earth. Ski resorts, valleys, lakes, and waterfalls are the most popular destinations for tourists in the country.
 
The tourism industry Pakistan is a growing economy and has been regarded as the next big thing for years to come. In 2016, there were 965,498 foreign visitors in Pakistan and this amounted to 7.6 billion dollars in foreign revenue. The government expects the tourism industry to generate as much as $9.5 billion by 2025.
 
All tourists are required to cover their arms and legs while in public places at all times. Illegal drugs are strongly prohibited, lengthy prison sentences are handed out to people caught with these drugs. The punishment for people involved in murder, blasphemy, rape and unlawful assembly is death.

Types of Pakistan Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Visitor Visa 15 days 30 days
Business visa 15 days 30 days

General Requirements for Pakistan Visa

  • An Indian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (2' x 2') taken in white background.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.
Pakistan Visitor Visa Pakistan Business visa

Pakistan Visitor Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Indians traveling to Pakistan for tourism and visitation purposes should apply for the Pakistan visit visa.
  • However, this visa doesn't allow Indians apply for tourism purposes; just visitation purposes.
  • This visa is valid for 30 days and is not extendable.
  • Indians who stay longer than the time permitted by the visa are subject to a fee of 40 Rupees per day of overstay.
  • Applicants are required to provide a sponsorship letter from those they are visiting in Pakistan.
  • A copy of the sponsor’s Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) must be required.
  • Applications from Indian passport holders must be cleared directly from the Ministry of Interior.
  • Indian nationals are also restricted in the availability of ports of entry to Pakistan, and instead must enter and leave the country via designated points, including the Wagah border, as well as through airports in Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi.
  • Indian nationals are typically required to enter and exit Pakistan through the same post, unless permission is sought in advance.
  • Polio vaccination within one year before travel may be required to exit Pakistan.

  • Travelers must obtain advance permission from local or federal authorities to travel in the following areas:

    • Province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK).
    • Various districts in Azad Jammu Kashmir.
    • Province of Balochistan.

Pakistan Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Pakistan business visa is issued to Indians traveling to Pakistan for business purposes.
  • This visa is valid for 30 days but can be extended from 90-180 days with multiple entries.
  • Four business visa forms (back to back print) must be provided. Information should be typed and not hand written.
  • Applicants are required to provide an original letter of Invitation from their Pakistani business partners.
  • A original Chamber of Commerce letter from Pakistan is required.
  • An original copy of a recommendation letter from Indian Chamber of Commerce must be provided.
  • A covering letter from the applicant's Indian company is required.
  • A valid Polio (OPV) certificate is required. 
  • Applicants are required to provide bank statement of the last 1 year.
  • A copy of the latest balance sheet of the Indian Company (Auditors final report) is required.

Pakistan Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Visitor Visa

160.00 (USD)

Business visa

160.00 (USD)

Pakistan Visa Application Centres & Embassies in India

Location

Address

New Delhi

HIGH COMMISSION FOR PAKISTAN, NEW DELHI --- No. 2/50-G, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021

https://pakhcnewdelhi.org.pk/page.php?data=9

pahicnewdelhi@mofa.gov.pk & pakhcnd@gmail.com

(+91-11) 26110601-02, 26110605, 24100905

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can you process a Pakistan visa?

Processing time for visa applications is 15 days and in some cases it may take longer than expected.

Is Pakistan safe to visit for tourists?

Some areas in Pakistan are dangerous while others are absolutely safe for tourists. You are advised to be extra cautious. 

What is the main religion in Pakistan?

Islam is the state religion of Pakistan, and about 95-98% of Pakistanis are Muslim.

What should I wear in Pakistan?

Short tops, short skirts/shorts, tight or body-revealing clothes etc. should be avoided. A good option is the local dress; a shalwar kameez.