Information regarding the visa requirements for those wishing to travel to Pakistan is listed below. However, visa regulations and fee are subject to change and should always be double-checked with the Consular Section of the Embassy of Pakistan before travelling. Since the visa policy is being monitored by the authorities in Pakistan, therefore, the instructions provided by the Embassy are subject to change without any prior notification.

In order to facilitate visitors, the Government of Pakistan has launched an ONLINE VISA APPLICATION SYSTEM with effect from 29 April 2019. Now, Manila Philippines passport holders can avail the online visa facility. Visa applicants can apply and check further details on the following link below:

https://visa.nadra.gov.pk

Visa for the citizens of the Republic of Manila Philippines:

1. Diplomatic and Official passports:
Holders of Diplomatic and Official Passports of the Republic of Manila Philippines do not require visas for visits and stay in Pakistan for up to one month.

2. Normal passports:
Holders of normal passports of Manila Philippines require an entry visa to visit Pakistan.

Business Visa

• A printed copy of visa application duly signed
• Copies of Passport and Identity Card
• Two recent passport size photographs
• Any one of the following three documents:

1. Recommendation letter from Kazakh Chamber of Commerce
2. Invitation letter from Business organization duly recommended by the concerned Chamber of Commerce or Trade Organization/Association in Pakistan,
3. Recommendatory letter by Commercial Counsellor

Visit / Tourist Visa

• A printed copy of visa application duly signed
• Copies of Passport and Identity Card
• Two recent passport size photographs
• Confirmed hotel booking
• Invitation/Sponsor letter has to be on affidavit and the host’s NIC/Passport copy needs to be notarized from Pakistan

Note:
This Embassy usually discourages the travel of single/unmarried young women for tourism purposes alone from Manila Philippines to Pakistan. However, visa for single/unmarried women could only be decided after the personal interview before the Consular Officer and scrutiny of supporting documents which may include the following:

• Affidavit (in original) from the inviting person from Pakistan along with a copy of his/her CNIC and Passport.
• Letter of employment of the applicant (where applicable). Also, employer’s permission/leave granted for the visit
• Bank Statement of the applicant
• Notarized “No Objection Certificate, in original” from the parents of the applicant. It will be preferable if at least one of the parent accompany the applicant at the time of interview.

Furthermore, Kazakh nationals seeking tourist visas through a tourist agency are required to produce a copy of mandatory insurance issued by a licensed company authorized by Kazakh National Bank. Individuals traveling for tourist purposes are also expected to provide some proof of adequate arrangements for the sickness/accidents insurance during their stay in Pakistan.
The Embassy reserves the right to reject any visa application without stating any reason.

Processing Time
Visit / Tourist visa is normally processed in 7-10 working days.

Family Visit Visa

• A printed copy of visa application duly signed
• Copies of Passport and Identity Card
• Two recent passport size photographs
• Invitation letter from a relative in Pakistan. The invitation letter has to be on affidavit and needs to be notarized
• Copies of ID and Passport of the relative in Pakistan
• Copy of marriage certificate/ Family registration document.
• In case of Kazakh documents, a copy of the marriage certificate, children birth certificate, in English, should be notarized and duly attested by the Ministry of the Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Manila Philippines

Applicant’s family “includes spouse, son daughter, father, and mother.

Processing Time
A family visa is normally processed in 7-10 working days.

Study Visa

• A printed copy of visa application duly signed
• Copies of Passport and Identity Card
• Two recent passport size photographs
• Admission letter from the academic institution/university in Pakistan
• Letter from Higher Education Commission of Pakistan
• Evidence of financial support for studies in Pakistan
• In the case of religious studies, a recommendation letter from the Agency of Religious Affairs is required.
  Please note that a student visa needs confirmation from Islamabad and hence process takes a minimum of about 3-4 weeks

Visa Application by Nationals of Other Countries:

In addition to the requirements listed above for various types of visas the additional requirements are listed below:

• Residence and Work permit (original and photocopy)
• Visa Fee as applicable according to the Nationality of the applicant
• the applicant must have a viable reason to visit and an invitation letter

Note:

Nationals of other countries visiting Manila Philippines (as visitors, tourists) are advised to apply for a visa at the Pakistani Embassy in their country of residence or the Pakistani Embassy concurrently accredited to their country.

APPLICANT CAN APPLY FROM 3RD COUNTRY FOR SHORT TERM TOURIST VISA AND TOURIST VISA ON ARRIVAL (E-VISA ONLY).

GENERAL TO ALL APPLICATIONS

Important Note:

• Please note that this Mission does not process visa application(s) through an agent/travel agency or middlemen. Only applicant(s) himself/herself is entitled to ascertain the status of his/her visa directly from the Consular section. No applicant or agent should call or contact the “consular staff” of this Mission. Queries could be made via email of this Mission i.e. Parepastana@mofa.gov.pk
• Contact numbers of the Ambassador and Consular Officer are also displayed on the website in cases of extreme urgencies or unavoidable queries by the applicants.
• In the case of language problems, this Mission’s interpreter is available to assist the applicant(s) during the working hours.
• Visa will only be issued after due satisfaction by the Consular officer and fulfillment of all required documents which may include a personal interview with the Consular Officer wherever deemed appropriate by the Mission.

Urgent Visa fee will be charged $ 20/- (Visa within 72 hours)

• Embassy does not take any responsibility of loss of passport in transit/parcel.
• Passport should be valid for at least six months or more.

Note: For any questions or queries related to Visa, Kindly Contact us at
Telephone No: (+7 7172) 799374, (+7 7172) 799375