High commission
High Commission of India, Islamabad
Islamabad
Street 3, Diplomatic Enclave
Pakistan visa requirements for Indian citizens
Entry to Pakistan is restricted for indian citizens: a visa plus special approval.
Passport
IND
India
Going to
PAK
Pakistan
Entry is restricted
Special approval or set entry points.
- Visa
- Restricted
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for Indian citizens in Pakistan
Indian passport holders: restricted entry, no tourist visas
- Visa applications need clearance from Pakistan’s Ministry of Interior.
- Only family/friend visits, business, transit or religious pilgrimage visas are available.
- Use Wagah border or Islamabad, Lahore or Karachi airports.
- Usually, leave through your entry point unless you get permission beforehand.
- Register with police on arrival; hotels usually handle this.
What to do
Read the extra conditions for your passport below: Pakistan 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 Pakistan
Apply online unless you can enter without a visa.
eVisaTourist online visaApply online for a visa to visit Pakistan as a tourist.
- Processing
- 7–10 days
How to apply
- Check that you qualify on the official visa website.
- Choose the tourist visa.
- Upload your documents, pay and submit.
Documents required
- Passport
- Photo
- Hotel booking
- Residence proof if applying abroad
- Check your visa for allowed stay dates and number of entries.
- The full current list of countries that qualify was not confirmed.
Sources (27)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Directorate General of Immigration and Passports — Visa Categories and Exemption Agreements
- Directorate General of Immigration and Passports — Visa for Indian Nationals
- Pakistan Online Visa System — Official Application Portal; Direct Reading Blocked
- Pakistan Embassy Washington — Visa; Official Search-Indexed Text Read
- Pakistan High Commission London — Frequently Asked Questions; Official Search-Indexed Text Read
- Pakistan High Commission New Delhi — Visa Services
- Pakistan High Commission New Delhi — Student Visa Requirements
- Pakistan Foreign Ministry — Exemption of Visa for GCC Citizens
- Pakistan Embassy Berlin — Tourist Visa
- Pakistan Embassy Berlin — Business Visa
- Pakistan Embassy Berlin — Student Visa
- Pakistan Embassy Berlin — Work Visa
- Pakistan Embassy Berlin — Journalist Visa
- Pakistan Embassy Berlin — Family Visit Visa
- Pakistan Embassy Berlin — Visa Prior to Arrival; Current Availability Unresolved
- Pakistan Embassy Berlin — Conference, Seminar and Other Visas
- Pakistan Embassy Berlin — Missionary Visa
- Pakistan Embassy Berlin — NGO/INGO Visa
- Pakistan Embassy Berlin — Official Online Application Guide
- Pakistan Embassy Berlin — Pakistan Origin Card Benefits
- Pakistan Embassy Beijing — Medical Visa
- Pakistan Consulate Chicago — Pakistan Online Visa
- Pakistan Consulate Manchester — Visas for Afghan Nationals
- Pakistan Consulate Sydney — Visa
- Pakistan Embassy Riyadh — Visa Services
- National Database and Registration Authority — Pakistan Origin Card
- Pakistan Embassy Manila — Pakistani Overseas Identity Cards
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Consulate general
Consulate General of India, Karachi
Clifton
Coming from India
- Plugs C D G MNo adapter
- MoneyPKR ₨
- Time−30m
- DrivingOn the leftSame as home
- LanguageEnglishSpoken at home too
- Emergency15 police115 and 1122 ambulance
Planning your Pakistan trip
- Mohenjo-daro, Harappa and TaxilaThese ancient ruins offer a look at earlier civilisations.
- LahorePakistan's cultural capital has Mughal landmarks including Badshahi Masjid, Shalimar Gardens, the Tomb of Jahangir and Lahore Fort.
- Gilgit-BaltistanThis northern region has very high mountains and vast glaciers.
- K2One of Pakistan's great mountain peaks, it draws mountaineers and adventurous travellers.
Scams to watch for in Pakistan
- Inflated taxi and rickshaw faresDrivers quote a high price or leave the fare unclear until you arrive. Many taxis and rickshaws have no meter. In Lahore, drivers may charge more when you are clearly foreign or do not speak Punjabi or Urdu. A higher night fare alone does not mean you are being scammed.
- Higher shopping prices for visitorsA seller starts with a high price and expects bargaining. In Karachi, visitors from outside the city may be quoted double or triple prices. Foreigners shopping for handicrafts in Islamabad may also face a higher starting price. In Multan's Hussain Agahi market, accepting the first price can mean a poor deal.
- Poor-quality goods sold at high pricesSome sellers charge high prices for goods of poor quality. Shoppers who do not know the product or normal price are easier to mislead.
About Pakistan
Pakistan is a South Asian federal republic on the Arabian Sea, bordering India, Iran and China.
- Capital
- Islamabad
- Money
- Pakistani rupee (₨)
- Languages
- English, Urdu
- Time zone
- UTC+05:00
- Cars drive on the
- left side
- Calling code
- +92
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Questions
Is entry to Pakistan restricted for Indian citizens?
Entry is heavily restricted. Indian passport holders need Ministry of Interior clearance and must register with the police. Tourist visas are not available. Visa applications must be cleared directly by Pakistan's Ministry of Interior. Indian passport holders cannot get tourist visas.
Where can Indian citizens enter Pakistan?
Only through: Wagah border, Islamabad airport, Lahore airport, Karachi airport.
Do Indian citizens need to register with the police in Pakistan?
Indian passport holders must register with the police on arrival, regardless of visa type. Licensed hotel or hostel staff usually handle police registration during check-in. Visitors staying elsewhere must visit a police station in person to register.
Do indian citizens need a visa for Pakistan?
Entry to Pakistan is restricted for indian citizens: a visa plus special approval.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help indian citizens enter Pakistan?
We have no record of Pakistan relaxing its rules for indian citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do pakistani citizens need a visa for India?
Pakistani citizens need a visa for India, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Asia passports get easier entry to Pakistan?
Bahrain, Kuwait, Maldives, Nepal Oman, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Pakistan are easier for indian citizens?
Maldives, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka Kazakhstan, and 3 more let indian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Pakistan?
Read the extra conditions for your passport below: Pakistan limits where and how you can enter. Apply for the visa at the embassy well ahead, and expect extra checks.
What money is used in Pakistan?
Pakistani rupee (₨). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Pakistan?
English and Urdu.
How strong is the India passport?
It ranks #79 and reaches 53 destinations without applying ahead.
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