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Documents required for Pakistan Visa
Common Documents required for Pakistan Visa:
- Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and minimum 3 blank pages + all old passports if any
- Visa Application form: completed and signed
- Visa fee payment receipt: deposit slip for applicable visa fee
- 2 recent photographs: colour photo with white background and matt finish(Photo Specification)
- Personal Covering letter: explaining purpose of travel to the country
- Identity Proof: copy of PAN Card/Voter ID/Driving Licence along with English translation
- Original Bank Statement: stamped & updated for last 6 months with bank seal
- Air tickets: proof of return flight tickets from and back to your home country
- Hotel reservation: proof of accommodation for your entire stay
Supporting documents as per your occupation, type of visit:
1. If Employed:
- Leave Sanctioned Certificate: with company seal providing approval for leave (for private sector employees)
- NOC/Copy of Clearance: from head of department or competent authority (for government employees)
- Salary Slips: of last 3 months
2. If Self Employed:
- Business Proof: Registration License/MOA/Partnership deed
- Company Bank Statement: stamped & updated for last 6 months with bank seal
- Company’s Income Tax Returns: of last 3 years
3. If Retired:
- Retirement Proof: pension book, statement etc
4. If Student
- ID Card: from school, college or institute
5. If Minor
- Birth Certificate showing the names of both parents
- Legalized Letter of Consent (NOC)
- If the child is travelling with one parent, the letter of consent authorizing travel must be legalized by the other parent
- If the child is travelling alone or without either parent, a notarized letter of consent from both parents permitting travel
- Death Certificate: in case one or both parents are deceased
- ID Proof: of parents
6. If Visiting friend or relative
- Invitation letter: stating the relationship with the inviter and purpose of visiting the country
- ID Proof of Inviter: Passport or Resident Permit
- Address Proof of Inviter: Utility bill
7. If Sponsored
- Sponsorship Letter: sponsors need to provide the name of the visitors, what the purpose of the visit is, relationship with the visitors, length of stay, dates of travel & any other additional information if necessary
- ID Proof of Inviter: Passport or Resident Permit
- Address Proof of Inviter: Utility bill
- Proof of Financial Support: updated bank statement, pay slips
8. For Business Visa
- Invitation Letter: from host company stating purpose of trip, business details etc
- Letter of Credit: correspondence with the registered company/firm in Pakistan.
- Business Covering Letter: from Indian company on company letterhead
- Membership Certificate: of any chamber of commerce in India
Pakistan Visa FAQs
Yes. Indians need a visa to travel to Pakistan. Pakistan visa for Indians can be obtained at the Pakistan Embassy or Consulate. In order to get visa forPakistan from India, it is necessary to fulfil the visa requirements and submit the necessary documents. A Pakistan visa for Indians can be private, tourist, business and work – depending on the purposeof a visit.
- Choose your preferred type of Pakistan visa based on your travel type
- Pay online
- Submit documents through our pick-up & drop service
- Receive your visa once approved
At present, the Pakistan Embassy does not issue tourist visas. Visas are only granted for visits to family or friends and for official/business purposes.
Visitor visas are issued to Indian nationals to meet relatives, friends, or for any other legitimate purpose. For business visas, a letter from the company/organization in Pakistan sponsoring the applicant, stating the purpose of the visit, is required.
The Pakistani visa fee does not include taxes, and this varies according to the circulars issued by the High Commission.
Yes, it needs to be submitted for the Pakistani visa vignette or sticker to be inserted on an empty page in the passport. So, the original passport having two consecutive blank pages is required.
No, a Pakistan visa issued to Indian nationals cannot be extended.
A Pakistani visa rejection or acceptance is at the sole discretion of the High Commission of Pakistan, New Delhi. You cannot appeal against the decision or claim a refund.
Following are the designated entry/exit check posts for Indian nationals coming to Pakistan:
- By Air: Karachi/Lahore/Islamabad
- By Sea: Karachi
- By Road: Wagha
While travel or medical insurance is not one of the mandatory Pakistan visa requirements, you should get it to protect yourself against any medical emergencies while visiting Pakistan or loss of baggage during travel.