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Everything You Need To Know About Pakistan Visa

pakistan-visa-image Apart from citizens of Maldives, Nepal, Samoa, Tonga, and Trinidad and Tobago which are visa-exempt, all other foreign nationals need a visa to enter Pakistan.

As the United Kingdom is not a visa exempt country, all British citizens should obtain a visa to visit Pakistan.

Depending on the nature and purpose of the foreign national’s visit, authorities in Pakistan have classified their visas into several types. Please scroll down to know more about different types of Pakistan visa issued to foreign nationals.

Pakistan tourist e-visa

British citizens who intend to visit Pakistan for tourism-related activities can apply for a tourist e-visa. In order to get these visas, there is no need to visit the Pakistan embassy, as all the visa application steps can be completed online.

To get a tourist e-visa, travelers should submit the documents mentioned below.

All applicants should submit a clear, scanned copy of the passport. While submitting the passport, please make sure that it has a minimum validity of six months and one blank page for markings.
A digital copy of the applicant’s photograph should be submitted. In the photograph, the applicant should make sure that he or she is maintaining a neutral facial expression, with a non-smiling face.
An invitation letter issued by the sponsor in Pakistan should be submitted. Instead of this invitation letter, foreign nationals can also submit hotel room booking confirmation details.
The e-visa questionnaire should be completed, and Visa Genie will assist you in each steps of the visa application process.

Pakistan business e-visa

Foreign nationals planning to visit Pakistan for business-related activities can apply for a business e-visa. Just like a tourist e-visa, these electronic documents can be also obtained without visiting the embassy.

However, to get these e-visas, a British citizen should submit the documents mentioned below.

A copy of the applicant’s passport should be submitted. This passport should be valid for six months and it should also have one blank visa page.
The applicant should submit a scanned passport-sized photograph taken in a white background. This photograph should be taken within the last three months, and it should be sent in JPG format. In the photograph, the applicant should make sure that he or she is not wearing any spectacles, and should also maintain a neutral facial expression.
A business introduction letter issued by the traveler’s UK employer should be submitted. This letter should briefly introduce the applicant, and it should also detail the nature and purpose of the foreign national’s visit.
A proof of company registration which is extending the invitation should be submitted.
Apart from these documents, the applicant should also submit a set of additional documents that include, a recommendation Letter from CC&I of respective country, an invitation letter from the company in Pakistan, and a recommendation letter by the honorary investment counselor of BOI/Commercial Attaché.

Pakistan student e-visa

Foreign nationals intending to study in Pakistan can apply for a Pakistan student e-visa.

In order to get a Pakistan student e-visa, a British national should submit the documents mentioned below.

A clear, scanned copy of the applicant’s UK passport should be submitted. Please ensure that this passport has a minimum validity of six months and one visa blank page.
The applicant should submit a scanned digital copy of passport. In the photograph, the foreign national should make sure that he or she is maintaining a neutral facial expression.
Details of sponsorship or bank statements should be submitted.
It is mandatory to submit the original enrollment letter that confirms the admission of the foreign national in an education institution in Pakistan.
The applicant should submit HEC/Economic Affairs Division/IPC/Health Ministry/Education Ministry.

Note: The validity of a Pakistan student e-visa ranges from three months to five year. Single entry student e-visas offer a validity of three months, while multiple entry e-visas offer validity of one year to five years.

Pakistan tourist visa

Pakistan issues tourist visas to foreign nationals directly via the embassy, and these visas are called regular tourist visas.

A British citizen should submit all the documents mentioned below to get a regular tourist visa.

The applicant’s original, signed UK passport which has a minimum validity of six months, and one blank page should be submitted.
Two passport-sized photographs, in a white background, taken within the last three months should be submitted.
The address proof of the applicant in the United Kingdom should be submitted. As the address proof, foreign nationals can submit a recent utility bill or driving license.
In order to get a Pakistan tourist visa, the British citizen should submit onward/return flight tickets or complete version of the itinerary.
It is necessary to submit the last month’s bank statement to get a Pakistan tourist visa.
An employment letter confirming the traveler’s employment in the United Kingdom should be submitted. This letter should assure that leave has been granted to the traveler, and he or she will return to work after completing the journey. If the traveler is self-employed, he or she can submit the proof of business license or tax return. Retired travelers can submit proof of retirement funds.
An invitation letter from a sponsoring company in Pakistan should be submitted.
The visa application form should be submitted without any errors. If you face any difficulties, do not hesitate to contact Visa Genie.

Tips to follow while applying a Pakistan tourist visa for minors

While applying for a visa for minors, it is necessary to submit the additional set of documents mentioned below.

It is necessary to submit the birth certificate pf the minor applicant.
A consent letter from both the parents should be submitted.
Please note that applications for minors under 18 years should be submitted directly by their parents.

Pakistan business visa on arrival (VOA)

British citizens can get a visa on arrival after reaching an entry port in Pakistan. In order to get a visa on arrival at the entry port, a British national should initially obtain an electronic travel authorization (ETA) by submitting all the documents required to obtain a tourist visa. After receiving the ETA, the traveler should take its printout and should show it in the entry port to get a business visa on arrival.

Pakistan business visa

Foreign nationals can obtain a regular business visa by submitting the documents mentioned below.

The original passport of the British national should be submitted. This passport’s validity should be a minimum of six months, and it should also have a blank page for marking.
Two passport-sized photographs taken in a white background should be submitted.
A recent utility bill or driving license should be submitted as the applicant’s proof of address in the United Kingdom.
A letter from the applicant’s UK employer explaining the nature and purpose of the foreign national’s trip should be su
A company registration certificate should be submitted.
A letter confirming the sponsorship for the traveler in Pakistan should be submitted.
Applicant’s last month bank statement along with its photocopy should be submitted.
An invitation letter from the Pakistan company stating the nature and purpose pf the trip should be submitted.
The visa application form should be completed without any errors.

Pakistan work e-visa

British citizens intending to visit Pakistan for employment can apply for a work e-visa.

Applicants should submit the below-mentioned documents to get a work e-visa.

A scanned copy of the United Kingdom passport should be submitted.
A passport-sized digital copy of the applicant’s photograph should be submitted.
An employment agreement obtained by the applicant from the company in Pakistan should be submitted.
CV of the applicant along with the cover letter should be submitted.
It is also necessary to submit the sponsorship details and company registration.
The applicant should also submit the FBR NTN certificate of the company in Pakistan.

Pakistan transit visa

British nationals can stay visa free in Pakistan for 24 hours, if they are traveling to a different destination through Pakistan.

However, in order to stay visa-free, the traveler should meet the conditions mentioned below.

The traveler should make sure that he or she is not entering Pakistan through Islamabad.
The applicant should hold a valid passport.
It is necessary to hold proof of sufficient funds.
The applicant should hold onward/return flight tickets, along with all the documents required for the next destination.
The traveler should hold visa for the next country.
Before the journey, the British citizen should confirm with the airline that boarding is allowed without a visa, as these rules are subject to change.

If the traveler is not meeting the above-mentioned conditions, he or she may have to obtain a visa to enter Pakistan.