Visa
As per Visa Policy:
- Visa is issued on a valid Passport only.
- No visa is issued on a Travel Document or Identity Document.
- Overseas Pakistanis having expired NICOP/POC or lost it, can travel to Pakistan by getting renewal slip of the same from NADRA. In case, no renewal slip is available, they may also travel to Pakistan where they can get landing permit free of cost by showing NICOP/POC (expired) or “B” Form to FIA Immigration staff. The landing permit will be for 72 hours only. For more info please visit www.fia.gov.pk
Note: For the processing time of issuance of visa please visit the NADRA website. The submission of incomplete applications will delay the visa processing.
Please select Visa Category
Dual Nationals / Foreign Nationals of Pakistani Origin
Required Documents
- Copy of CNIC / NICOP (both sides), Pakistani Passport and Pakistani Birth Certificate
- For applicant'(s) under 18 years of age, a Letter of Consent must be provided by both parents and attested by the Justice of the Peace (JP)
Spouses and Children of Pakistani Nationals
Required Documents
Spouses
- Marriage Certificate issued by NADRA or by Australian authorities
- Copy of CNIC / NICOP (both sides) and Pakistani Passport
Children
- Birth Certificate issued by NADRA or by Australian authorities
- Marriage Certificate of parents
- Copies of parents CNIC / NICOP (both sides) OR Pakistani Passport of both parents
- A Letter of Consent by both parents, attested by the Justice of the Peace (JP)
Visit Friends or Tourism
Required Documents
- Invitation Letter from a Pakistani national (clearly mentioning inviter’s CNIC and address)
- Copy of inviter’s CNIC/NICOP (both sides)
- Confirmed Hotel Booking covering duration of stay in Pakistan
- For applicants under 18 years of age, a Letter of Consent by both parents, and attested by the Justice of the Peace (JP)
Business Visa
Required Documents
- Invitation Letter from Inviting Company OR Invitation Letter from the relevant Chamber of Commerce / Trade Body authorized by the Office of DGTO, Ministry of Commerce, Pakistan
- Certificate of Registration of Inviting Company in Pakistan.
Mountaineering and Trekking
Required Documents
- Sponsor Letter from a Designated Tour Operator in Pakistan
- Copy of Agreement between Designated Tour Operator and a Department of Tourism in Pakistan
Student Visa
Prospective students who wish to pursue higher education in Pakistan can apply for a 2-year Student Visa
Required Documents
- Admission letter from concerned Pakistani University
- No Objection Certificate from Higher Education Commission / Economic Affairs Division / Ministry of Inter Provincial Coordination / Ministry of Health / Ministry of Education
- No Objection Certificate from Australian Government
- Sponsorship letter and Bank Statement (in case your family is accompanying you)
Diplomatic Visa
Foreign Diplomats can apply for a GRATIS Visa for duration of their diplomatic assignment
Required Documents
- Note Verbale by the sending State / Organization (including information about predecessor or in case of newly created posts, approval letter from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan)
Official Visa
Required Documents
- Letter from the Australian Government
- Letter of Recommendation by Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Economic Affairs Division / any other inviting Ministry.
NGO / INGO Visa
Required Documents
- Invitation Letter from the NGO / INGO in Pakistan
- Proof of Registration of the NGO / INGO in Pakistan
Journalist Visa
Required Documents
- Letter from the Australian Media Agency / Organization
- Recommendation Letter from the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Pakistan
Pilgrim Tourism
Required Documents
- Invitation and copy of CNIC (both sides) of the inviter from Pakistan
- OR
- Invitation Letter from Gurdawara Parbhandhak Committee Pakistan and Introductory Letter from Sikh Association within Australia
Sports / Seminars / Conferences / Cultural Events
Required Documents
- Invitation Letter from the Host Organization in Pakistan
Tabligh Visa
Required Documents
- Invitation Letter by the Authorized Tableeghi Center in Pakistan
Missionary Visa
Required Documents
- Invitation Letter from the Registered Missionary Organization in Pakistan
Visa for Indian nationals or Indian origin applicants
Required Documents
- Indian passport holders with resident status of Australia have to fill four
Visa Application Forms, meant exclusively for them. - Provide four coloured passport size photographs.
- Original signatures on each form.
- Applicants should give complete verifiable addresses of the relatives / sponsors in Pakistan.
- Application should in particular indicate port of entry as well as details of previous visits to Pakistan (if any).
- If applicant had visited Pakistan earlier, copies of the previous visas issued may be enclosed.
- Letter by Sponsor / Invitation Letter from a Pakistani national to whom the applicant will be visiting on a Stamp Paper duly attested by Notary public.
- Scanned copies of Invitee’s CNIC
- Visit Details / Programme of stay in Pakistan
- Legal Proof of stay in Australia (Visa/PR)
- Processing fee is AUD 5 (non-refundable) to be paid through EFTPOS (bank charges apply). All credit / debit cards, except American Express, are accepted. No cash payment is accepted