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VISA APPLICATIONS FOR PAKISTAN
NO appointment is required for Visa application for Pakistan:
Applicants will be entertained on first come first served basis during application processing time.
For all types of visas, please submit the following:
•Duly filled Visa Form
•Original passport (valid for at least six months) along with its photocopy
•Two recent passport size photographs (with white background)
•Any other document(s) that can be helpful in obtaining a visa. For additional requirements please see the details of required Visa category
For additional requirements please see the details of required Visa category.
Please note that Visa is valid for the period mentioned in the visa sticker, which is calculated from the date of issue. The period of stay is counted from the date of entry into Pakistan.
Visit/Tourist Visa
If the Visa Officer is satisfied about the purpose of visit a single entry visa will be issued to visitor or tourist holding a British Passport. Visit/Tourist visa requires five (5) working days to process.
Requirements
• Duly filled Visa Form
•Original passport (valid for at least six months) along with its photocopy
•Two recent passport size photographs (with white background)
•Invitation letter from sponsor
•ID of the sponsor with complete address in Pakistan
•Last three months bank statement
•Itinerary, Hotel booking and schedule of visit
Fee
Visa Fee
Single entry £55*
*Includes £ 2 bank charges
Family Visa
A single, Double or Multiple entry visa is issued to British nationals with Pakistani origin for a family visit to Pakistan. Family visa requires five (5) working days to process..
Requirements
1) Duly filled Visa Form
2) Original passport (valid for at least six months) along with its photocopy
3) Two recent passport size colour photographs (with white background)
4) Proof of Pakistani nationality (Applicant’s or his/her parent’s valid or expired Pakistani Passport or National Identity Card).
5) Complete address and telephone number of the person you are visiting in Pakistan
Fee
Visa Fee
Single entry £55*
Double entry £78*
Multiple entries £242*
*Includes £ 2 bank charges
Concession in fee for dual Pakistani Nationals
For dual nationals holding British passport with a valid / expired Pakistani passport only, a fee concession is available. Concessional fees (for these dual nationals) are as following:
Visa Fee for 18 years and above Fee for under 18 years
Single entry £ 29* £ 15*
Double entry £ 40* £ 21*
Multiple entries £ 122* £ 62*
*Includes £ 2 bank charges
To claim the concession in fee, the applicant must provide his / her own valid / expired Pakistani passport and its photocopy.
Age under 18 years:
Applicants whose parents hold Pakistani passport can get the same concession. To get the concession, following additional documents are required:
· Original UK detailed birth certificate with its photocopy
· Parent’s original Pakistani passport and its photocopy.
Note:
1) Visa application(s) of under18 years old can only be submitted either by their parents or a delegated person with following documents:
· Authority letter from parents in favour of delegated person
· Copy of parent’s passport/photo ID
· Original photo ID of the delegated person (for example UK driving license)
2) The denounced nationality passport will not be accepted.
Business Visa
Business visas requires five (5) working days to process. For business visa, applicant has to submit the following documents
REQUIREMENTS
• Duly filled Visa Form
•Original passport (valid for at least six months) along with its photocopy
•Two recent passport size photographs (with white background)
•Company letter (UK based)
•An invitation letter from Pakistan
•Last three months bank statement
•Itinerary, Hotel booking and schedule of visit
•Any other supporting documents
Following are the three categories of Business Visa with respective fee:-
Visa Fee
Single entry £82
Double entry £116
Multiple entries £242
*Includes £ 2 bank charges
Establishment of Facilitation Desks at International Airports for Issuance of Visa on Arrival to Businessmen/Investors
The Government of Pakistan has decided to grant visa to genuine foreign businessmen / investors from many countries including United Kingdom, on arrival non-reporting for 30 days on production of any of the following documents:
i) Recommendatory letter from Chamber of Commerce & Industries (CC&I) of the respective country of visitor.
ii) Invitation letter from business organization duly recommended by the concerned Trade Organization / Association in Pakistan.
iii) Recommendatory letter by investment Consular of Board of Investment posted at Pakistan Mission abroad.
” Visa Facilitation Desks” extending facility of Visa on Arrival to businessmen / investors, have started functioning at International Airports of Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Quetta and Peshawar with effect from 1st February, 2005.
Click the following link to see the complete list of facilitated countries and further information
Ministry of Interior - VISA ON ARRIVAL TO BUSINESSMEN AND INVESTORS
Work Visa
Work visa requires three months to process. Following documents are required for Work visa:
REQUIREMENTS
•Duly filled Visa Form
•Original passport (valid for at least six months) along with its photocopy
•Two recent passport size photographs (with white background)
•Job offer letter
•Letter from Board of Investment
•Last three months bank statement
•Other relevant documents will be required to obtain this visa.
This type of visa requires three months to process. Following documents are required for Student visa:
REQUIREMENTS
•Duly filled Visa Form
•Original passport (valid for at least six months) along with its photocopy
•Two recent passport size photographs (with white background)
•University / College / School acceptance letter
•Original degrees and transcripts along with photocopies
•Last three months bank statement
•Other relevant documents will be required to obtain this visa.
Journalist Visa
A request for visa for media professionals is to be routed through the Information Division of the High Commission for Pakistan.
Click the link for Journalist Visa details: Journalist Visa details
Pilgrim Visa
A pilgrim visa is issued to those who wish to visit holy places (Shrines/Gurdawaras) in Pakistan. It is allowed to groups of pilgrims and is normally restricted for a specified period. The pilgrim visa is essentially for single entry. Two months notice is needed for such applications.
REQUIREMENTS
•Duly filled Visa Form
•Original passport (valid for at least six months) along with its photocopy
•Two recent passport size colour photographs (with white background)
•Invitation letter from sponsor
•ID of the sponsor with complete address in Pakistan
•Last three months bank statement
•Itinerary, Hotel booking and schedule of visit.
Note: In case of groups, an introductory letter and complete documentation will be needed by the organising body/tour operator.
Fee
Visa Fee
Single entry £55*
*Includes £ 2 bank charges
Diplomatic and official Visa
Diplomatic and official visa requires five (5) working days to process. Delays, however, can occur due to circumstances beyond the High Commission’s control, especially where a reference has to be made to Pakistan. These visas are issued free of charge to those who are visiting Pakistan on an official assignment/tenure of posting. A note verbal from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) would be required.
Note: Applicants or their couriers, in such cases, should contact the specified visa officer at the High Commission.
Visas for Non-UK citizens
This visa requires five (5) working days to process. Applicants holding passports other than British passport should provide the following documents:
•Duly filled Visa Form
•Original passport (valid for at least six months) along with its photocopy
•Two recent passport size photographs (with white background)
•Proof of residential status in the UK.Their passport must contain the appropriate entry
•Additionally, a utility bill (Electricity, Gas or Water) or Bank Statement in applicant’s name may suffice
•Invitation letter from sponsor
•ID of the sponsor with complete address in Pakistan
•Last three months bank statement
•Itinerary, Hotel booking and schedule of visit
NOTE: Those who have no evidence of stay in the UK or have visit visa of UK should apply for visa in their country of origin/residence.
Visas for Indian Nationals
Indian Passport holders need to visit in person to get visa application forms and relevant information.
Timings: 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Transit Visa
Transit visa is issued to those who are travelling to other countries through Pakistan. Applicants should produce the original ticket up to the country of final destination. Transit visa will not carry duration of stay of more than 72 hours.
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Contact Visa Department
Email: visa@phclondon.org
NOTE: ALL THE ABOVE INFORMATION HAS BEEN TAKEN FROM PAKISTANI VISA OFFICAL WEBSITE THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITH OUT ANY NOTICE.
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Fee
Visa Fee
Students (all categories) £121*
*Includes £ 2 bank charges
Student Visa
Fee
Visa Fee
Employment/Work Permit (Multiple) £242*
*Includes £ 2 bank charges
Eligibility for concession:
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