Applicants are requested to apply for Pakistan Visa ONLY through the following website https://visa.nadra.gov.pk. Please note that there is no official website other than the mentioned above.
Government of Pakistan does not take responsibility of any misuse of provided data or any loss of payment made on any other website for Pakistani Visa.
E-Visa
Government of Pakistan has launched E-Visa facility in the following categories.
Jurisdiction of the Embassy
Residents of France & Manaco are provided with consular services at the Embassy of Pakistan Paris.
PAKISTAN ONLINE VISA SYSTEM
(VISA PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS)
General Visa Instructions.
Applicants are advised to carefully read the following visa processing instructions (common to all categories of Visas), this will ensure smooth and speedy processing of E-Visas:-
The list of countries eligible for E-visa Tourist (Click here) & Business categories (Click here)
- Minimum 6 months valid passportis required for the visa processing.
- Applicant’s physical presence in France is must for issuance of visa.
- Applicants are advised to upload only original supporting documents for processing of visa applications (no faxed, photo
copied or emailed documents will be accepted).
- Fresh visa of Pakistan will only be issued on the expiry of previous visa.
- Host individuals/ companies to certify in invitation letters, that they will be responsible for applicants(in all respect) during their stay in Pakistan.
- For Third country nationals, submission of the valid French Visa and Carte de Sejour in France is mandatory.
- Nationals of Third Countries visiting France (as visitors, businessman and tourists) are advised to apply visa at the Pakistan Embassies in their country of residence or the Pakistani Embassy currently accredited to their country.
E-Visa Instructions
Before starting the process of applying E-Visa, make sure you have following documents readily available:-
- Electronic version of your photograph and all supporting documents.
- Valid credit/ debit card for online payment.
- Please fill in the visa application form completely/ correctly, don’t leave any column vacant, the fields marked with (*) are mandatory(the provided data on the application form will be verified by relevant departments).
- While applying visa through Pakistan Online Visa System from France, please select your nearest Pakistani Mission based on Jurisdiction. Selection of appropriate Pakistani Mission is essential (nearest to your residence of applicant), as subsequently, some E-Visa applicants might be required to appear for an interview before Visa Counselor at Embassy/ Consulate General.
- Carefully select the category of visa as later it can’t be changed.
- Applicants are advised to plan their journeys/ business trips and purchase Air Tickets, as per the Time Lines given for the visa processing of various categories of E-Visas.
For questions and/ or complaints, you can approach Visa Counselor at the Embassy of Pakistan in Paris (parepparis@mofa.gov.pk).
VISA SYSTEM
(IMPORTANT TERMINOLOGIES)
- Applicant. The applicant is the person (or persons) applying for Pakistan Online Visa.
- Abolition List. It is list of countries with whom Government of Pakistan have concluded agreement for abolition of Visa on reciprocal basis. See Visa Abolition List at (Click here).
- Business Visa List. This is a list of business friendly countries identified by Government of Pakistan. See Business Friendly Countries List (BVL) at (Click here)
- Dependent Children. A child or stepchild, who has not turned 18 years of age, or, if aged 18 years or over, is a dependent. A dependent child must not have a partner or be engaged to be married.
- Extension. You can extend your stay by applying for extension of relevant visa category in Pakistan.
- Housemaid. Domestic servant.
- Immediate family. Your partner and dependent children.
- INGO. The registered international non-governmental organization in Pakistan.
- JournalistJournalists, correspondents or reporters representing overseas news organizations.
- List-A Countries. List of 183 countries defined by Government of Pakistan. See List-A countries details at (Click here).
- List-B Countries. List of 2 countries defined by Government of Pakistan. See the details of List B countries at (Click here).
- List of Prohibited Areas in Pakistan. List of prohibited areas identified by Government of Pakistan. See Prohibited Areas list at (Click here).
- NGO. Non-Governmental Organization. A registered non-profit organization that operates independently of any government, one whose purpose is to address a social or political issue.
- NOC. No Objection Certificate, is a type of legal certificate issued by any agency, organization and institute or, in certain cases, an individual.
- Period of Stay. A foreigner may enter to Pakistan at any time within the validity of the granted visa. The period of stay will count from the date of his/ her arrival.
- POC. Pakistan Origin Card. It’s the Identity document issued to foreigners with Pakistan Origin.
- Transit Visa. A visa allowing its holder to pass through a country only, not to stay there.
- Visa. Permission to travel to, to enter and/ or to remain in Pakistan for a period of time.
- Visa Validity. The validity of visa is the period during which it can be used. All visas are valid for entry into Pakistan from the date of issue and if the visa has not been utilized during this period, it would become invalid.
Tourist Visa.
Details are as under:-
Eligibility. To avail this Visa facility, you must be a citizen of France & Monaco. Third country nationals living in France, included in this list here (Click here) are also eligible to apply for a tourist visa.
Required Documents
- Photograph.
- Passport.
- Invitation Letter from the sponsor or hotel booking details in case of individual tourist.
- Invitation Letter in case of group by the Tour Operator designated by the department of tourist services.
- For Third Country nationals, submission of the valid French Visa and Carte de Séjour in France is mandatory.
Conference/Seminar/Other types of Visa.
Foreign citizens who wish to participate in sports, conferences, seminars and various Sports & Cultural events taking place in Pakistan can apply for this visa.
Details are as under:-
Eligibility
- All Countries.
- Applicant must apply 6 weeks in advance of the event he/ she intends to attend.
Required Documents
- Photograph.
- Passport.
- Invitation letter from host organization (In case of accompanying family, there should be a provision to provide invitation letter specifically extended for the family and should carry their entire details).
Family Visit Visa
Details are as under:-
Eligibility.
- Foreign citizen of Pakistan Origin and their spouses can avail this Visa facility, provided their nationality is listed (Click here).
Required Documents
- POC ;
- Marriage Certificate.
- Birth Certificate
- Previous CNIC/ NICOP.
- In case of children of Pakistan origin parents born in France, proof of their parent’s Pakistan origin.
- Proof of residence permit in France (Carte de Séjour) to be provided by an applicant who does not hold French nationality.
- Proof of Pakistan origin (copy of POC or NICOP or Passport or renunciation certificate) in case of self and in case of children born in France proof of parents’ present or former Pakistani Nationality and birth certificate.
Business Visa
To promote investment in the country, the Government of Pakistan is granting 5 year Multiple Entry Business Visas to the businessmen of the countries listed under the following categories:
Business Visa.
Details are as under:-
Business Visa List Countries
(https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/business-visa-list-bvl/)
Non-Business Visa List Countries
https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/non-bvl-countries/
Eligibility.
- Government of Pakistan offers Visa on Arrival in Business category, for nationals of 50 countries including France. Third country nationals living in France (including Monaco) and citizen of countries listed (Click here) are eligible to apply for this Visa.
NOTE: You may be eligible to Apply for a Business Visa On Arrival, please check your eligibility here.
Required Documents
- Photograph.
- Passport.
- For Third Country nationals, submission of the valid French Visa and Carte de Séjour in France is mandatory.
- Proof of registration of company which is extending invitation (SECP/ Chamber of Commerce Certificate recommendation).
- Any of the following:-
- Original recommendation letter from CC&I of respective foreign country.
- Original Invitation letter from business organization duly recommended by concerned trade organization in Pakistan.
- Original Recommendation letter by the Honorary Investment Counselor of BOI/ Commercial Attaché.
Student Visa
Details are as under:-
Eligibility.
- Citizen of countries listed here (https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/electronic-travel-authorization-eta/) are eligible to apply for this Visa.
Required Documents
- Photograph.
- Passport.
- For Third Country nationals, submission of the valid French Visa and Carte de Séjour in France is mandatory.
- Admission/ Bonafide letter.
- NOC from HEC/ Economic Affairs Division/ IPC/ Health Ministry/ Education Ministry.
- For Entry Visa: NOC from the concerned Government.
- For Extension: NOC from concerned embassy in Pakistan of student’s country.
- Sponsorship/ Bank Statement (in case of accompanying family).
Duration and Validity.
- A Study Visa is granted for 2 years.
Work Visa
Details are as under:-
Eligibility.
- French Citizen who have a valid job offer and meet the requirements are eligible to apply for this Visa.
Required Documents
- Photograph & Passport.
- For Third Country nationals, submission of the valid French Visa and Carte de Séjour in France is mandatory.
- Contact Details of the Sponsor.
- Recommendation Letter from BOI.
- Employment agreement between company and applicant.
- Undertaking on company letter head, in case of CPEC/ Government approved project. Letter from concerned Pakistani department/ ministry.
- CV of applicant.
- Covering letter on company’s letter head.
- Company profile.
- SECP registration letter of company.
- FBR NTN certificate of the company.
- Previous Recommendation by BOI/ MOI (if applicable).
Domestic Aide Visa
Details are as under:-
Eligibility.
- Foreign domestic workers are eligible to apply for this visa under the sponsorship of their employer.
Required Documents
- Photograph
- Passport
- For Third Country nationals, submission of the valid French Visa is mandatory.
- Contact Details of the Employer.
- Copy of agreement duly attested by respective Embassy.
- NOC by the respective Embassy.
Official Visa.
Details are as under:-
Eligibility.
- Foreign Nationals of all countries who are assigned to perform official duties in Pakistanare eligible to apply for this visa.
Required Documents
- Photograph
- Passport
- Letter of recommendation (By Economic Affairs Division/ MoFA/ Respective Ministry or Department).
- Note Verbal by the sending State/ Organization.
Diplomatic Visa.
- Foreign Diplomats can apply for a GRATIS Visa for the diplomatic assignment. Details are as under:-
Eligibility
- All diplomatic staff of foreign countries are eligible to apply for this visa.
- Diplomatic Visas will be granted against authorized slots only.
Required Documents
- Photograph
- Passport
- Note Verbale by the sending State/ Organization.
Tabligh Visa.
- Muslim citizens of foreign countries who wish to participate in Tabligh activities can apply for this visa. Details are as under:-
Eligibility.
- Muslim citizens of France or third country nationals (having valid French Visa / Carte de Séjour) are eligible to apply for this visa.
Required Documents
- Photograph
- Passport
- Invitation letter by the authorized Tableeghi Centre.
Missionary Visa.
- Christians Missionaries can apply for this visa to carry out missionary work in Pakistan.
Eligibility.
- Christian citizens of all countries are eligible to apply for this visa.
Required Documents
- Photograph.
- Passport.
- Invitation letter of the Registered Missionary organization.
Visa will be issued after approval from the Concerned Authorties.
Journalist Visa.
- Journalists can apply for this visa which is valid for Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi under the following two categories:-
Pakistan Based.
- Journalists of Pakistan based and accredited media houses.
Non-Pakistan Based.
- Journalists must not be on the negative list.
Eligibility
- All Journalists are eligible to apply subject to approval.
Required Documents
- Photograph.
- Passport.
- For Third Country nationals, submission of the valid French Visa and Carte de Séjour in France is mandatory.
- Letter from Media Agency/ Organization
- Recommendation from Ministry of Information and Broadcasting/ Press Attaché/ Pak Mission Abroad.
NGO/ INGO Visa
Details are as under:-
Eligibility.
- All NGO/ INGO officials, staff and their family members are eligible to apply for this visa.
Required Documents
- Photograph.
- Passport.
- Invitation letter by NGO/ INGO.
- Proof of Registration of the NGO/ INGO.
UN/International Organizations Visa
UN/ IO Visa.
- Officials/ persons deputed to work for or on behalf of the UN and International Organization (IO) in Pakistan can apply. Details are as under:-
Eligibility.
- All UN/ IO officials, staff and their family members are eligible to apply for this visa.
Required Documents
- Photograph.
- Passport.
- Copy of Resident Permit/ National ID Card.
- Invitation letter (note verbal) issued by the relevant UN Agency/ International Organization in Pakistan.
- Desptach letter (note verbal) issued by the relevant UN Agency/ International Organization in Pakistan.
Sikh Pilgrims Visa
- Sikh citizens of foreign countries can apply for Pilgrims visa. Details are as under:-
Eligibility
- Sikh foreign nationals of Indian origin
- Sikh Indian nationals but having legal residence permit of France (having valid Carte de Séjour)
- The spouses and children of the applicants in the above mentioned categories
Required Documents
- Photograph
- Passport
- Sponsorship Letter by Sikh Gurdwara in Pakistan
- Sponsorship Letter by Sikh Gurdwara in France
- Copy of French carte de séjour / resident permit
- Livret de famille (family book) in case spouse / kids wish to apply
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