Pakistan Visa Instructions

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Tourist

Transit

Our Services Fees

Regular $50.00

Rush $99.00

Emergency $122.00

Student Visa Service Fees

Student Regular $80.00

Student Rush and Emergency $160.00

Work Visa Service Fees

Work Regular $84.00

Work Rush and Emergency $168.00

Business:

Email Requirements

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.

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.

Photo Requirements: Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs in color, front view and with a plain/light background.

Other Forms: Business Application Cover Form.

Official Invitation: 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.

Business Letter: Letter from employer or sponsoring company, on company letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant’s employment status/position held in the company, and clearly stating the purpose of visit to Pakistan. The business letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant and must provide detailed contact information in host country.

Proof Of Departure: Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets.

Medical Requirements: A Medical Clearance Certificate; evidence the applicant is free of Swine Flu - H1N1 virus.

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.

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).

Consular Fees

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.

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.

Tourist:

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Photo Requirements: Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs in color, front view and with a plain/light background.

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.

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.

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.

Special Instructions: The Consular Office of Pakistan does not refund visa fees even if visa is denied.

Consular Fees

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.

Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Transit:

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Passport Requirements: Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least one blank visa page available for stamp(s).

Proof Of Departure: Confirmed onward airline ticket.

Other Requirements: Valid onward destination visas (if applicable).

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.

Complete and print out all forms.
Check all information for accuracy.
Mail the Global Reservation Form with all of the items above to Travisa.
Visa processing is available in the following location(s):

Residents of these states: Alabama, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia	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
Residents of these states: Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin	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
Residents of these states: Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas	Send documents to: Travisa - Houston 4550 Post Oak Place, Suite 251 Houston, TX 77027 Tel: (713)961-3500 Fax: (713)961-3506
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	Send documents to: Please contact the nearest embassy or consulate directly.