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Pakistan Visa Instructions
Visa Application Requirements for US citizens
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| | | 1 | Passport Requirements: Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps. | | 2 | Pakistani Visa Application Form: One visa application form per applicant properly completed and signed. Signature must be original on each application. Improperly completed forms may delay the processing of your visa. | | 3 | Photo Requirements: Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs in color, front view and with a plain/light background. | | 4 | Other Forms: Cover Sheet
| | 5 | Letter Of Invitation from Pakistan: Letter of invitation from sponsor (either host company or individual) explaining the relationship to the applicant and the purpose of travel. In addition, the letter must indicate the length of stay, place of stay, and contact information. | | 6 | Business Letter: Letter from employer or sponsoring company in the US, on company letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant's employment status/position held in the company, and clearly stating the purpose of visit. The business letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant and must provide detailed contact information in host country.
 To generate the Pakistan Business Cover Letter on-line, fill out this Business Letter Form and print the completed letter on your company letterhead. | | 7 | Proof Of Departure: Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets. | | 8 | Medical Requirements: A Medical Clearance Certificate; evidence the applicant is free of Swine Flu - H1N1 virus. | | 9 | Other Requirements: A copy of applicant driver's license. Please enlarge for clarity. Address on driver's license must match address on visa application form. | | 10 | Special Instructions: Non-Government Organizations- Need proof of registration in the US. Registration proof with the government of Pakistan (Ministry of Economic Affairs). A letter of recommendation/endorsement by the US Embassy in Pakistan. Name of the project in Pakistan and proof of financial responsibility. NGO visas may require clearance from the Ministry of Interior in Pakistan. If clearance has not been obtained in advance, the visa processing time is lengthy. The Consular Office of Pakistan does not refund visa fees if visa request is canceled or if visa is denied. | | | Complete the Global Reservation Form: This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply). | | | Click here for Pakistan Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options | | | Pakistan Visa Validity: Single, double entry visas are valid from three months to one year for 30 day stay. Five-year multiple entry visa for 90-day stay may be issued at the discretion of the consulate. Note: Former citizens of Pakistan may apply for five-year multiple entry visa if they submit with their application a copy of the first three pages of their old Pakistani passport or Pakistani ID. | | | Pakistani Visa Processing Time: Approval must be received from the government in Pakistan in order for this visa to be issued. Processing time will vary depending on when the approval is received by the consulate. Visas are usually processed in 5 business days. Rush service may be available if approval is in order, at the discretion of the consulate. | | In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight). | | Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession. |
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| | | 1 | Passport Requirements: Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps. | | 2 | Pakistani Visa Application Form: One visa application form per applicant properly completed and signed. Signature must be original on each application. Improperly completed forms may delay the processing of your visa. | | 3 | Photo Requirements: Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs in color, front view and with a plain/light background. | | 4 | Other Forms: A copy of applicant driver's license. Please enlarge for clarity. Address on driver's license must match address on visa application form. | | 5 | Proof Of Departure: Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency or copy of airline tickets. A signed letter on the travel agency's letterhead confirming round-trip booking may also be acceptable. | | 6 | Other Requirements: New York and Chicago jurisdictionA letter of employment, certifying that the applicant is an employee of the company and in good standing, is required. The letter must indicate the dates for which leave was approved and the intended date of return to the company. | | 7 | Special Instructions: The Consular Office of Pakistan does not refund visa fees even if visa is denied. | | | Complete the Global Reservation Form: This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply). | | | Click here for Pakistan Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options | | | Pakistan Visa Validity: Single and double entry visas are valid from three months to one year for 30 day stay. Note: Former citizens of Pakistan may apply for five-year multiple entry visa if they submit with their application a copy of the first three pages of their old Pakistani passport or Pakistani ID. For children born in the U.S. to former Pakistani nationals, attach copy of parent's Pakistani ID. | | | Pakistani Visa Processing Time: Visas are usually processed in 5 working days. Rush and Emergency service may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa. | | In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight). | | Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession. |
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| | | 1 | Passport Requirements: Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least one blank visa page available for stamp(s). | | 2 | Proof Of Departure: Confirmed onward airline ticket. | | 3 | Other Requirements: Valid onward destination visas (if applicable). | | 4 | Special Instructions: If traveler intends to pass through immigration, a visa may be required. Please confirm with your travel agent or airline to determine if the itinerary is for direct airside transit. |
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Pakistan Visa Application Procedures
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- Review instructions based on the purpose of journey to Pakistan
- Complete, print and sign all visa application forms, including Travisa's Global Reservation Form
- Send all of the visa application requirements listed above to Travisa.
Pakistan Visa Applications can be processed in the following location(s):
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Residents of these states:
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington and Wyoming
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Send documents to:
Please contact the nearest embassy or consulate directly.
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Residents of these states:
Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin
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Send documents to:
Travisa - Chicago
120 S. State Street, Unit 3
Chicago, IL 60603
Tel: (312) 332-1161
Tel: (800) 766-0608
Fax: (312) 332-1163
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Residents of these states:
Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas
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Send documents to:
Travisa - Houston
4550 Post Oak Place, Suite 251
Houston, TX 77027
Tel: (713)961-3500
Fax: (713)961-3506
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Residents of these states:
Alabama, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia
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Send documents to:
Travisa - Washington, DC
1731 21st. St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
Tel: (202) 463-6166
Tel: (800) 222-2589
Fax: (202) 293-1112
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