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Passport valid for six months beyond the intended length of stay required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.

Required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above except the following:
(a) holders of a Pakistan Origin Card (POC) regardless of nationality for unlimited stay;
(b) transit passengers continuing their journey within 24 hours by the same or first connecting aircraft, provided they are holding onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport;
(c) holders of UN laissez-passer.

Note: Nationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the high commission/embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

Price of visa varies according to nationality. For UK nationals, prices are: Single-entry: £40; Double-entry: £54; Multiple-entry: £74. These prices are identical to those issued for the Visa for Media Professionals, which must be routed through the Information Division of the Pakistan High Commission. For Pakistanis holding dual nationality, prices are: Adult: £20; Child (up to 18 years old): £10; valid for stays of up to one year. Applicants with parents holding Pakistani passports get the same concession, provided they produce the original detailed birth certificate and their parents’ Pakistani passports. Pilgrim (Single-entry): £40. This is issued to those wishing to visit holy places (Shrines/Gurdawaras) in Pakistan and is allowed for groups of pilgrims, normally restricted to a specified period. Business: £60 (Single-entry); £81 (Double-entry); £111 (Multiple-entry).
Note: A £1 bank surcharge per application for a visa is required. Certain nationals are issued visas free of charge, but they must be obtained prior to travel. For further information, consult the high commission or embassy.

Single-entry/Double-entry: six months from the date of issue for stays of up to three months. Multiple-entry: six months to one year.

Consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission); see Contact Addresses.

Depends on nationality (in UK, visas are normally granted within 24 to 48 hours). Enquire at the nearest consulate or embassy. Pilgrim visas require two months' processing time.

22 A, Saeed Plaza, Blue Area, Jinnah Avenue, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
Tel: (51) 920 3772.
Website: www.tourism.gov.pk

34-36 Lowndes Square, London SW1X 9JN, UK
Tel: (020) 7664 9200 or 9204.
Website: www.pakmission-uk.gov.pk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 1000-1700; Mon-Thurs 1000-1230, Fri 1000-1200 (visa submission); 1500-1700 (visa collection).

3517 International Court, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 243 6500.
Website: www.pakistan-embassy.org

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Medical facilities can be very limited. Travellers are strongly advised to take out full medical insurance before departure. The main hospitals are: Agha Khan Hospital, Karachi; Doctor’s Hospital, Lahore; and Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad.

* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if travelling from an infected area.

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2007-December 2008 period.

2007
29 Jan Ashoura.
23 Mar Pakistan Day. 
31 Mar Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (Birth of the Prophet).
14 Aug Independence Day.
13 Oct Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
9 Nov Allama Muhammad Iqbal Day.
20 Dec Eid ul-Azha (Feast of the Sacrifice). 
25 Dec Quaid-e-Azam’s Birthday. 

2008
19 Jan Ashoura.
20 Mar Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (Birth of the Prophet).
23 Mar Pakistan Day. 
14 Aug Independence Day.
2 Oct Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
9 Nov Allama Muhammad Iqbal Day.
9 Dec Eid ul-Azha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
25 Dec Quaid-e-Azam’s Birthday.

(a) Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Most restaurants are closed during the day and there is a restriction on smoking and drinking in public places. Eid al-Fitr and Eid ul-Azha may last from two to four days, depending on the region. (b) Christian holidays are observed by the Christian community only.