Types of visas in Pakistan
| Visa Type | Purpose of Your Visit | Maximum Length of Stay per Visit | Number of Entries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Visa for 68 countries in the Business Friendly List | Business meetings, market research | 3 months, valid for 5 years | Multiple |
| Business visa for the remaining countries | Business meetings, market research | 30 days | Multiple |
| Work Visa | Employment | 1 year, extendable | Multiple |
| Visa on Arrival for businessmen in the Business Friendly List | Official duty or business | 30 days | Multiple |
| Visa on arrival for Tourists | Travel | 30 days | Multiple |
Long-term visas in Pakistan
Business Visa for 68 countries in the Business Friendly List
valid for 5 years and the maximum length of stay per visit is 3 months
- Bahrain
- Singapore
- Malta
- Mauritius
not allowed to take up employment in Pakistan
Business Visa for countries not listed in the BVL
How to apply for a business visa in Pakistan?
- Recommendation letter from Chamber of Commerce and Industries (CC&I) of the respective country of the foreigner
- Invitation letter from Business organization duly recommended by the concerned Trade Organization/Association in Pakistan
- Recommendation letter by Honorary Investment Counselor of BOI/Commercial Attached posted at Missions abroad
Work Visa
How to apply for a work visa in Pakistan
Short-term visas in Pakistan
Visa on Arrival for businessmen in the Business Friendly List
- Recommendation letter from CC&I of the respective country of the foreigner
- Invitation letter from Business organization duly recommended by the concerned Trade Organization/Association in Pakistan
- Recommendation letter by Honorary Investment Counselor of BOI/Commercial Attached posted at Missions abroad
Visa on Arrival for tourists
Additional registration
- Bhutan
- Bangladesh
- India
- Nigeria
- Palestine Liberation Organization (P.L.O.)
- Israel (Israeli citizens cannot travel on an Israeli passport)
- Somalia