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Pakistan visas

Pakistan family visa

Indian passport holders can apply for a visa to visit family and friends.

Ways to get a Pakistan family visa

  1. Family and friends visit visa for Indian passport holders

    Other permit

    Indian passport holders visiting family or friends, subject to Ministry of Interior clearance.

    Passports that qualify (1)

  2. Visa exemption for Pakistani origin cardholders

    No visa needed

    Holders of a Pakistan Origin Card, a National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistani, or any passport bearing a Pakistani 'Visa exempt' stamp.

Who needs it

Indian passport holders visiting family or friends may apply for this visa.

Who doesn't

Holders of a Pakistan Origin Card, a National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistani, or a passport with a Pakistani 'Visa exempt' stamp do not need a visa.

Good to know

  • Indian passport applications must be cleared by the Ministry of Interior.
  • Indian visitors must register with the police.
  • Indian nationals must use designated entry and exit points.
  • Indian nationals normally must enter and leave through the same point unless they get permission in advance.
  • Indian passport holders cannot get visa extensions.
  • Spouse, dependant and residence visa rules are not specified.

Questions

Do I need a family visa for Pakistan?

Indian passport holders visiting family or friends may apply for this visa. Holders of a Pakistan Origin Card, a National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistani, or a passport with a Pakistani 'Visa exempt' stamp do not need a visa.

What are the ways to get a family visa for Pakistan?

There are 2 options: Family and friends visit visa for Indian passport holders (a special permit); Visa exemption for Pakistani origin cardholders (no visa at all).

Who can go to Pakistan without a family visa?

Holders of a Pakistan Origin Card, a National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistani, or any passport bearing a Pakistani 'Visa exempt' stamp.

What rules do I have to follow on a Pakistan family visa?

Indian passport applications must be cleared by the Ministry of Interior. Indian visitors must register with the police. Indian nationals must use designated entry and exit points. Indian nationals normally must enter and leave through the same point unless they get permission in advance.

Does my passport change whether I need a family visa for Pakistan?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Pakistan visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a family visa for Pakistan be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Pakistan family visa rules?

On Pakistan's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my family visa once I am in Pakistan?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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