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High Commission of Pakistan, New Delhi
New Delhi
India visa requirements for Pakistani citizens
Entry to India is restricted for pakistani citizens: a visa plus special approval.
Passport
PAK
Pakistan
Going to
IND
India
Entry is restricted
A tourist visa you get through the Indian embassy or consulate handling your application.
- Visa
- Restricted
- Fee
- Price depends on your application
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for Pakistani citizens in India
April 2025: Pakistani visas cancelled; new visas suspended indefinitely
- Tourist visas are not available.
- Visa applications need advance approval from India's Ministry of Home Affairs.
- If you have dual nationality, apply with your Pakistani passport.
- You need a polio vaccination certificate.
What to do
Read the extra conditions for your passport below: India limits where and how you can enter.
Apply for the visa at the embassy well ahead, and expect extra checks.
Enter only through the allowed border points and register with the police if required.
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Ways into India
Visas and visa-free routes for holidays and short visits.
Visa requiredEmbassy tourist visaA tourist visa you get through the Indian embassy or consulate handling your application.
- Fee
- Price depends on your application
How to apply
- Fill in the regular visa form online.
- Print and sign the form.
- Submit your passport, documents and fee as instructed.
- Collect your passport and visa.
Documents required
- Passport
- Printed and signed application
- Documents your embassy requests
- Follow the stay and validity limits printed on your visa.
Sources (34)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Bureau of Immigration: authorised Indian visa and entry portal
- Official e-Visa portal, eligibility, documents, questions and border lists
- Official regular visa application process
- Official regular visa fee guidance
- Official e-Tourist Visa fee schedule
- Official non-tourist e-Visa fee schedule
- Official visa-on-arrival application
- Ministry of Home Affairs: Foreigners-I Division and immigration legislation
- Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) Order, 2025
- Ministry of Home Affairs annual report: e-Visas and visa on arrival
- Ministry of External Affairs: visa services and registration guidance; search-accessible text, direct page returned an access error
- Embassy of India, Washington: applying for Indian visas
- Embassy of India, Washington: e-Visa guidance
- Consulate General of India, Edinburgh: UK visa application arrangements
- Edinburgh consulate: transit visa
- Edinburgh consulate: Ayush treatment visas
- Edinburgh consulate: India–UK Young Professionals Scheme
- Embassy of India, Prague: transit rules 2026
- High Commission of India, Malé: visa-free tourism conditions; search-accessible text
- San Francisco consulate: visa categories
- San Francisco consulate: tourist visa
- San Francisco consulate: transit visa
- San Francisco consulate: business visa
- San Francisco consulate: study, research and internship visas
- San Francisco consulate: employment visa
- San Francisco consulate: entry visa
- San Francisco consulate: medical and attendant visas
- San Francisco consulate: Overseas Citizenship of India
- San Francisco consulate: conference visa
- San Francisco consulate: journalist visas
- San Francisco consulate: film visas
- Ministry of Tourism: visa-on-arrival scheme
- Akashvani: government announcement of November 2026 exemption amendments
- Akashvani: government announcement of 2026 registration rule changes
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
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Coming from Pakistan
- Plugs C D MAdapter for some
- MoneyINR ₹
- Time+30m
- DrivingOn the leftSame as home
- LanguageEnglishSpoken at home too
- Emergency112 police
Planning your India trip
- Kashmir ValleyThe valley is one of India's natural highlights, with Himalayan scenery around Dal Lake in Srinagar.
- RajasthanThe landscape becomes desert in the west, offering a very different setting from India's coasts and mountains.
- Goa's coastGoa is known for its rugged coast and has beach-hut accommodation in cheaper areas.
- KangchenjungaThis mountain is among the natural wonders highlighted in the source.
Scams to watch for in India
- Short change and disputes over cash paidSomeone gives you too little change or claims you handed over less money than you did. This can also happen at official counters. It occurs across India and is highlighted as a particular problem in Delhi.
- Broken meters and inflated fixed faresA driver refuses the meter, says it is broken or quotes an inflated fixed price. Some Bengaluru auto drivers demand excessive night surcharges. Chennai auto drivers often quote prices well above the meter fare. This also happens elsewhere in India.
- Rigged taxi metersThe taxi has a meter, but it has been altered to produce an inflated fare.
About India
India is a South Asian federal republic and one of the two most populous countries on Earth.
- Capital
- New Delhi
- Money
- Indian rupee (₹)
- Languages
- English, Hindi, Tamil
- Time zone
- UTC+05:30
- Cars drive on the
- left side
- Calling code
- +91
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Questions
Is entry to India restricted for Pakistani citizens?
As of April 2025, India has cancelled visas issued to Pakistani citizens and suspended visa issuance indefinitely. Pakistani applicants also face mandatory prior clearance and other restrictions. Pakistani applicants need prior clearance from India's Ministry of Home Affairs. Tourist visas are not available to Pakistani citizens.
Where can Pakistani citizens enter India?
Only through: Attari-Wagah Checkpoint, for the historical visa-on-arrival scheme for citizens over 65..
Do pakistani citizens need a visa for India?
Pakistani citizens need a visa for India, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a India visa?
At India's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help pakistani citizens enter India?
We have no record of India relaxing its rules for pakistani citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do indian citizens need a visa for Pakistan?
Entry to Pakistan is restricted for indian citizens: a visa plus special approval.
Do other Asia passports get easier entry to India?
Maldives, Bhutan, Nepal, Japan South Korea, and 1 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near India are easier for pakistani citizens?
Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bahrain Cambodia, and 3 more let pakistani citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to India?
Find India's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
What money is used in India?
Indian rupee (₹). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in India?
English, Hindi and Tamil.
How strong is the Pakistan passport?
It ranks #100 and reaches 28 destinations without applying ahead.
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