Visa Services

The Government of Pakistan no longer issues manual visas as of February 1, 2021. All visa applications must now be submitted through the Pakistan Online Visa System (POVS) managed by NADRA: https://visa.nadra.gov.pk  

 

Most travelers, including U.S. passport holders, are eligible for e-Visas and Visa Prior to Arrival (VPA) under simplified guidelines. Applicants should wait for a valid visa before making travel plans. 

 

Begin your visa application: https://visa.nadra.gov.pk  

Begin Visa Application

Visa Categories: 

  • Family Visit Visa – For Pakistani-origin U.S. citizens with valid CNIC, NICOP, POC, or Pakistani Passport 
  • Tourism/Visit Visa 
  • Business Visa – Requires an invitation letter from a Pakistani entity and an employment/recommendation letter from a U.S.-based organization 
  • Journalist, NGO, and Specialized Visas 

 

Note: Indian nationals are not eligible for online visa applications. Please refer to manual visa instructions here. 

 

Required Documents: 

  • Valid U.S. passport  
  • Passport-style photograph 
  • Proof of Pakistani origin (for Family Visit) 
  • Supporting documents as per visa type (e.g., letters for Business Visa) 
  • Notarized parental consent form (for applicants under 16) 

 

Download Parental Consent Form 

 

Application Process: 

  1. Visit https://visa.nadra.gov.pk.  
  2. Create an account and verify via email. 
  3. Log in and select appropriate visa category. 
  4. Fill out all required fields, including address and contact info. 
  5. Upload supporting documents and photo. 
  6. Pay online and submit application. 

Providing incomplete or false information may result in visa denial and blacklisting. 

 

 

Visa Prior to Arrival (VPA)

Pakistan offers Visa Prior to Arrival for citizens of 126 countries, including the United States. This visa is: 

  • Free of charge 
  • Single-entry for 90 days 
  • Processed within 24 hours 
  • Applicable to Business, Tourist, and Sikh Pilgrim categories 

 

Apply here: https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/visa-prior-to-arrival/  

 

Processing Time 

Most e-Visa applications are processed within 7–10 working days. Delays may occur if additional verification is needed. 

 

Corrections or Changes 

Mistakes in name, DOB, or passport number must be corrected directly through the NADRA portal. 

Incorrect passport type selection (e.g., selecting “Diplomatic” instead of “Ordinary”) will result in automatic rejection. 

 

Contact Information (United States) 

For Family Visit Visas (Pakistani Origin): 202-243-6500 ext. 2012 

For Tourist and Other Visa Categories: 202-243-6500 ext. 2014 

Email: [email protected]  

 

Contact Information & NADRA Visa Support (Pakistan)  

Family, Tourist, Diplomatic Visas: +92 (51) 9207290 

Business, Work, NGO Visas: +92 (51) 9207494  

Journalist, Afghan Origin, Cultural Visas: +92 (51) 9208310 

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