The process to apply for a tourist visa through an embassy or consulate of Pakistan is quite simple. Let us get straight to it.
The process is given below.
Table of Contents
- 1. Assessment: Know All Your Options
- 2. Find the nearest embassy, consulate or high commission
- 3. Download: Pakistan visa application form
- 4. Read Pakistan visa requirements & prepare documents
- 5. Tips for filling out the form
- 6. Make an appointment at the embassy/consulate or visa processing company
- 7. Submit your documents
- 8. Collect your document(s)
1. Assessment: Know All Your Options
| 3 Ways to Apply for Pakistan Tourist Visa | Application Type | Eligibility | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pakistan Online Visa (E-Visa) | Online | 175 countries |
| 2 | Visa on Arrival | Online | 50 countries |
| 3 | Apply at Pakistan Embassy, Consulate or other offices | Appointment & Visit | List of Embassies |
2. Find the nearest embassy, consulate or high commission
Make sure to call/email your nearest embassy/consulate and make an inquiry to whether they are using any 3rd party visa processing companies (example: Gerry’s Visa Dropbox, Travisa, FedEx, etc.) to process visa applications. Applications can only be made in person or via a visa processing company in some countries.
3. Download: Pakistan visa application form
You can download and print the Pakistan visa application form from the table below or here. However, just to be sure, you can find the latest visa application form on the website of Pakistan’s Ministry of Interior and also on the website of the “Directorate General Of Immigration & Passport (DGIP)“.
| S. No | Relevant Documents | Downloads |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visa Application Form – Pakistan | Download |
| 2 | Journalist Visa Application Form | Download |
| 3 | Journalist Visa Computer Proforma | Download |
| 4 | Journalist Visa Undertaking | Download |
| 5 | Visa Application Form for Indian Nationals | Download |
| 6 | Computer Performa for Indian Nationals | Download |
| 7 | No Objection Certificate (NOC) – for special requests & permissions | Download |
4. Read Pakistan visa requirements & prepare documents
We highly recommend that you download and read the 5-page visa application form that includes instructions/requirements for an application. It contains a list of the following documents and requirements that are important to make a strong visa application.
| Serial | Pakistan Visa Requirements and Instructions (combined) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Completed/signed application form (obtained from Pakistan’s Visa Application Centre/Consulate/Embassy in your home country) |
| 2 | Two (2) recent passport photographs (with white background) |
| 3 | Valid passport along with a photocopy of passport |
| 4 | Reference letter from workplace (stating return date). Anyone not in employment should provide a copy of their benefit letter, or any letter from a jobcentre or pension letter etc. If none of these are applicable you should explain your situation in a letter and submit this with your application. |
| 5 | Copy of most recent bank statements (1 month at least) |
| 6 | Proof of address (Utility Bill, Council tax bill, rental agreement or Driving License with paper counterpart) |
| 7 | Invitation letter from sponsor (provided by designated tour operators or other hosts in Pakistan) Note: we recommend booking through a tour operator to make your case strong. Applying through friends or other hosts can lead to a request for several of their personal documents and be time-consuming. |
| 8 | Copy of tour operator’s registration with the government of Pakistan (provided by a designated tour operator) |
| 9 | Itinerary and schedule of visit (your booking confirmation and itinerary – provided by a designated tour operator) |
| 10 | Visa fee – This varies from country to country. A single entry tourist visa for UK citizens costs around £135 and is valid for 6 months from the date of issue, normally for a stay of up to 90 days. |
| 11 | Pre-paid, self-addressed special delivery envelope for return of passport (unless collecting in person). |
| 12 | Please send a scan or photo-copy of your completed/signed visa form to your tour operator if applying for a mountaineering/trekking visa. This helps them apply for a trekking/mountaineering permit. |
| 13 | Please send a scan or photo-copy of your visa page to your tour operator once you have received your Pakistan visa and if applying for a mountaineering/trekking visa. This helps them verify and finalize your trekking/mountaineering permit with the authorities. |
5. Tips for filling out the form
- For ‘Type of visa applied for:’, tick ‘Tourist’
- For ‘Purpose of visit’, write ‘Tourism – Holiday with Tour Operator’s Name’
- For “Duration of”, write the number of days using the start and end dates of your trip on your itinerary. It should be close to your itinerary.
- For ‘Visa required for:’ tick ‘Less than 1 month’
- For ‘Type of visa:’ tick ‘single entry’
- Port of entry/departure is the city where you will arrive/depart.
- For places to be visited, write ‘please refer to itinerary attached’ and do not forget to attach your itinerary (sent by the tour operator). Make sure your itinerary is not in conflict with your tourist visa type, for example, you must apply for a “tourist – mountaineering visa” if you are coming to Pakistan to climb mountains.
- Where you are asked for an address in Pakistan, write your tour operator’s full address, email, phone, and mobile number.
- For the Sponsor’s name, write your tour operator’s full address, email, phone, and mobile number.
6. Make an appointment at the embassy/consulate or visa processing company
It is recommended that you consult the relevant Consulate by telephone before you make your application in case of recent alterations. Contact details for all Pakistan Consulates can be found here or on the Embassy or High Commission websites.
In the case of a visa processing company (such as Gerry’s Visa Dropbox, Travisa, etc), make sure to check out their website for office timings before paying them a visit. Visa processing companies charge a separate processing fee. In the UK for example, the visa processing fee is around £70.
7. Submit your documents
Applications can only be made in person or via a visa processing company in some countries. Please make sure to recheck all documents before submission. There are fewer or sometimes no chances for interviews if a visa processing company (such as Gerry’s Visa Assistance, Travisa, etc) is involved. Embassies and consulates may ask you to appear for a short interview.
8. Collect your document(s)
Following your application, you will be contacted by the relevant embassy/consulate or visa processing companies (such as Gerry’s) to arrange a time to collect the processed passport.
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