Visas & Customs Requirements

General Requirements:

All U.S. citizens traveling to Pakistan for any purpose are required to have valid U.S. passports and Pakistani-issued visas.

Visa Application Instructions

• Complete Visa Form
• 2 current Photographs.
• Visa fee $120 (Money order) for US citizens only.

Business Visa:

A letter of invitation and a letter from the sponsoring company are required. Business visa fee for US citizen is US $ 180.

The Embassy recommends the use of Express Mail for all deliveries. It shall not be responsible for loss of documents in the mail. Fee is payable in U.S. Postal Money Orders or Cashier Checks payable to the Embassy of Pakistan or the respective consulate general. Please do not send cash or personal cheque. All fees are non-refundable.

The application must only be accompanied by US Post Office self addressed pre-paid express mail envelope. Please use the flat rate envelope (current cost : $ 18.30). Do not use Metered stamps.

If a traveler plans to stay longer than the time listed on the visa, he or she must extend the stay with the local passport office of the Ministry of Interior. Visit the Embassy of Pakistan website for the most current visa information.

General Consulates of Pakistan:

Los Angeles	http://www.pakconsulatela.org
New York	http://www.pakistanconsulateny.org
Washington	http://www.embassyofpakistan.org