| |
 |
assport/Visa
|
|
|
|
| |
| Passport/Visa |
|
| Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
| |
| Restricted entry and transit |
|
The Government of Pakistan refuses entry to nationals of Israel, even for transit. Nationals of Afghanistan are refused entry
if their passports or tickets show evidence of transit or boarding in India. Holders of Taiwan (China) passports are refused
entry except in transit or airport transit.
|
| |
| Passports |
|
Passport valid for six months beyond the intended length of stay required by all.
|
| |
| Visas |
|
Required by all except the following: (a) holders of a Pakistan Origin Card (POC) regardless of nationality for unlimited stay; (b) nationals of Tonga and Trinidad & Tobago for an unlimited period; (c) nationals of Iceland, Maldives and Zambia for stays of up to a maximum of three months; (d) nationals of Nepal and Samoa, and holders of Chinese passports issued in Hong Kong (SAR), for stays of up to 30 days; (e) 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; (f) holders of UN laissez-passer.
|
| |
| Note |
|
Nationals of Algeria, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Iraq, Israel, Libya, Nigeria, Palestinian Authority passport holders, Serbia
& Montenegro, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Yemen must report to the nearest Foreigners Registration Office
for registration, except for those issued Work permits/visas in the managerial category. In certain circumstances, this may also be applicable to other nationals and will
be indicated on their passports.
|
| |
| Types of visa and cost |
|
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): £45. 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: £68 (Single-entry); £90 (Double-entry); £122 (Multiple-entry). Note: An 80 pence bank surcharge per application for a visa or passport 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.
|
| |
| Validity |
|
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.
|
| |
| Application to |
|
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy or High Commission); see Passport/Visa Information.
|
| |
| Application requirements |
|
(a) Original valid passport, plus one photocopy. (b) One application form. (c) Two passport-size photos. (d) Confirmed return/onward
ticket. (e) Proof of sufficient funds for duration of stay. (f) Fee payable by cash or postal order only. (g) For business
trips, a letter of invitation from a company in Pakistan.
|
| |
| Note |
|
There may be slightly different application requirements for Indian nationals and the nearest Consulate/Embassy should be
contacted for further information prior to travel.
|
| |
| Working days required |
|
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.
|
| |
| Passport/Visa Information |
|
High Commission for the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in the UK 34-36 Lowndes Square, London SW1X 9JN, UK Tel: (020) 7664 9200 or 9204. Website: www.pakmission-uk.gov.pk Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1730; 0930-1200 (visa submission); 1600-1700 (visa collection).
Consulate General of Pakistan in the UK Pakistan House, 137 Dickenson Road, Rusholme, Manchester M14 5JB, UK Tel: (0161) 225 2005.
Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in the USA 3517 International Court, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA Tel: (202) 243 6500. Website: www.embassyofpakistan.org
Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in the USA 12 East, 65th Street, New York, NY 10021, USA Tel: (212) 879 5800 or 517 7541. Website: www.embassyofpakistan.org
|
| |
 |
| |
|
|
| |
 |
ontact Addresses
|
|
|
|
| |
| Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) |
|
Information Service, P.O. Box 1465, Agha Khan Road, Markaz F-6 (Supermarket), Islamabad 44000, Pakistan Tel: (51) 921 2760 or 920 2766 Website: www.tourism.gov.pk
|
| |
| High Commission for Pakistan in the UK |
|
34-36 Lowndes Square, London SW1X 9JN, UK Tel: (020) 7664 9200 or 9204. Website: www.pakmission-uk.gov.pk Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1730; 0930-1200 (visa submission); 1600-1700 (visa collection).
|
| |
| Consulate General of Pakistan in the UK |
|
Pakistan House, 137 Dickenson Road, Rusholme, Manchester M14 5JB, UK Tel: (0161) 225 2005.
|
| |
| Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in the USA |
|
3517 International Court, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA Tel: (202) 243 6500. Website: www.embassyofpakistan.org
|
| |
| Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in the USA |
|
12 East, 65th Street, New York, NY 10021, USA Tel: (212) 879 5800 or 517 7541. Website: www.embassyofpakistan.org
|
| |
 |
| |
|
|
| |
 |
ealth
|
|
|
|
| |
| Health |
|
|
| |
| 1 |
|
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required of all travellers arriving within six days from any part of a country in
which yellow fever is endemic. Infants under six months of age are exempt if the mother’s vaccination certificate shows her
to have been vaccinated prior to the child’s birth. Countries and areas within the endemic zone are regarded as infected.
|
| |
| 2 |
|
Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is no longer a condition of entry to Pakistan.
However, cholera is a serious risk in this country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before
deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination, as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness; see the
Health appendix.
|
| |
| 3 |
|
Vaccination against typhoid is advised. There are reports of typhoid drug resistance.
|
| |
| 4 |
|
Malaria risk exists throughout the year in all areas below 2000m (6560ft). The malignant falciparum strain is present and has been reported as chloroquine-resistant.
|
| |
| Food & drink |
|
All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice should
have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Milk is unpasteurised and should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is available
and is advised, but make sure that it is reconstituted with pure water. Avoid dairy products that are likely to have been
made from unboiled milk. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Salad and mayonnaise may carry increased
risk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled. Avoid food from street vendors.
|
| |
| Other risks |
|
Hepatitis A and E occur and hepatitis B is endemic. Trachoma and typhoid fever are common. Between June and January, Japanese encephalitis is a risk in rural areas. Dengue fever may also occur. Do not walk barefoot. Rabies is present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice
without delay. For more information, consult the Health appendix.
|
| |
| Health care |
|
Medical facilities can be very limited. There is no reciprocal health agreement with the UK. 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.
|
| |
| Note |
|
A certificate proving the visitor to be HIV-negative is required if planning on staying over one year in the country.
|
| |
 |
| |
|
|