Official Visa - For Official Duties
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- Varies, processed through official government channels
- Fee
- Free or reduced fee depending on bilateral agreements
- Validity
- 3 months for official passport holders without visa
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Official visa for foreign nationals assigned to perform official duties in Pakistan. Official passport holders can stay 3 months without visa. For longer stays, official visa required.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Foreign nationals of all countries assigned to perform official duties in Pakistan
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Purpose of visit
For official government duties, state business, international organization work
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Employment
Must have official assignment from government or international organization
Required status: Official passport holder with confirmed official assignment
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Reference letter
Accepted referees: Letter of recommendation by Economic Affairs Division/MoFA/Respective Ministry or Department; Letters required: 1
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Endorsement letter
Endorsement type: Official assignment authorization; Endorsing body: Sending state/organization via Note Verbal
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather: official passport, Note Verbal from sending state/organization, letter of recommendation from relevant government ministry
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Document submission
Submit application through official government channels to Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Processing wait
Processing through official protocol
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Visa collection
Official visa issued through Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Pakistan Mission