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Visa of Pakistan

This section will guide you with Visa related issues, such as Visa Policies with respect to certain countries.

Visa Policy

Visa Categories

Visa Application Fee

Visa Policy for Afghanistan

Visa for Indian Nationals

e-Visa (Online Visa)

Verify Visa

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Visa Policy

Note: The grace period is only for the reason that no penalty shall be levied on visa extension after its expiry.

Visa General Policy - The Department is responsible for granting / extending visas in these categories of foreigners.

Machine Readable Visa (MRV)

• Islamabad (DGI&P’s Headquarter)
• Lahore (Garden Town)
• Peshawar
• Quetta
• Karachi (Saddar)

Visa Fee

• Visa Fee is always charged on reciprocal basis of the respective country.
• Visa Fee Structure

Guidelines for Grant of Visa Extension

Tourist Visa Extension in Tourist visa for a period of three months i.e total period of six months inclusive of initial visa period with one or two re-entries. Business Visa Extension up to six months with double re-entries inclusive of initial visa period to business man visa holders and their family. Extension in stay for foreign Student Extension in stay is granted on year basis to foreign students admitted on study visa valid for six months, single re-entry with inclusive of initial visa period on production of required documents. Extension in visa for Missionaries Four months inclusive of initial visa period to foreign Missionaries subject to clearance by Security Agencies/Home Department. Extension to Pakistan Origin Extension to foreigners of Pakistan Origin, spouses and their dependent children (except Indian Nationals) for six months, inclusive of initial visa period with multiple entries. In rest of the cases, extension is allowed/authorized by Ministry of Interior. Business Visa Extension up to one year with multiple entries to business man visa holders and their family. Extension in stay for foreign Student Extension in stay is granted on year basis to foreign students admitted on study visa valid for one year with one re-entry on production of required documents. Extension in visa for Missionaries Five year extension with two re-entries per year to foreign Missionaries subject to clearance by Security Agencies/Home Department. Extension to Pakistan Origin Extension to foreigners of Pakistan Origin, spouses and their dependent children(except Indian Nationals) for one year with multiple entries. In rest of the cases, extension is allowed/authorized by Ministry of Interior. -->

Visa Fee Surcharges

Period of Overstay / Surcharges

Note: Cash amount should not be given to the staff in any case. Fee, if any, should be deposited in the bank. In case of any complaint contact Director General Immigration & Passports on telephone / email.
Email: dg@dgip.gov.pk.

Notice:

• The Following Data/Document must be filled/attached in/with visa form otherwise the application can be rejected.
• Applicant's Name, Date of Birth, City of Birth, Country of Birth.
• Two(02) Photographs with white background (size 45mm x 35mm).
• Address (Abroad/within Pakistan.)
• Father/Mother's name, Country of origin/Present Nationality.
• Spouse Name, Date of Birth, Birth Country and Present Nationality (in case of married applicants.)
• In case of Husband/Wife of Pakistan origin, Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificate of their children.

Last modified: 4 October 2023 10:39 am.