Pakistan
General visa requirements for travelling to Pakistan. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Diplomatic visa (Official Visa - For Official Duties)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
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
Diplomatic visa (Diplomatic Visa - Gratis)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 1825 days
- Processing time
- Varies, processed through diplomatic channels
- Fee
- Free (Gratis)
- Validity
- Entire tenure of diplomatic assignment (up to 5 years)
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Gratis visa for foreign diplomats on diplomatic assignment to Pakistan. All diplomatic staff of foreign countries eligible, granted against authorized slots only. Diplomatic passport holders can stay entire period of assignment without visa requirement.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Open to all nationalities - diplomatic staff of foreign countries assigned to Pakistan
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Purpose of visit
For official diplomatic duties and assignment to Pakistan
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Employment
Must be diplomatic staff member with authorized assignment slot
Required status: Official diplomatic status with sending state/organization
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/Ministry of Foreign Affairs/Respective Ministry or Department; Letters required: 1
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Endorsement letter
Endorsement type: Diplomatic assignment authorization; Endorsing body: Sending state/organization via Note Verbal
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather: diplomatic passport, Note Verbal from sending state/organization, letter of recommendation from Economic Affairs Division/MoFA/Respective Ministry
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Document submission
Submit application through diplomatic channels to Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Processing wait
Processing through official diplomatic protocol channels
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Visa collection
Diplomatic visa issued through Ministry of Foreign Affairs