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Visit Visa (General Procedure & Required Documents for all countries)

1. Single Entry Visit Visa

  • Description:
    • Suitable for individuals visiting a country (Destination Country) for the first time.
    • Allows entry only once; a new visa is required for subsequent visits.

2. Multiple Entry Visit Visa

  • Description:
    • Intended for individuals visiting Destination Country multiple times within a specified period, typically 6 months.
    • Eliminates the need to reapply for each visit.

Major Aspects in the Decision

  • Criteria:
    • Satisfy authorities of plans to leave Destination Country.
    • Demonstrate financial capability for self and family.
    • No intention to work or study without authorization.
    • Law-abiding with no criminal record.
    • No security risks.
    • Provide additional documents if requested.
    • Good health (may require a medical examination).

Purpose of Applying

  • Options:
    • Holidays
    • Visiting Family
    • Business Visit
    • Transit
    • Medical

Basic Embassy Documents Required For Destination Country Visit Visa

  • Passport:
    • Original with a validity of at least 8 months.
    • Copies of all previous passports.
  • Identification:
    • Valid CNIC copy.
  • Photographs:
    • 2 Passport size photographs on white background (Matte finish paper).
  • Family Related:
    • Family B-form Nadra computerized (for children).
    • FRC (Family registration certificate) OR MRC (Marriage registration certificate, if married).
    • 2 passport-size photos (colored or black and white).
  • Work Proof:
    • Business: NTN, Letterhead, visiting card, certificate of chamber of commerce, tax returns.
    • Job: Joining letter, recent 3 months’ salary slip, leave letter.
    • For housewives/students dependent on family: evidence of husband’s/father’s employment.
  • Financial and Ties:
    • Update bank statement of the last 6 months (Personal/Company).
    • Confirmation of Hotel and Ticket Itinerary.
    • Any other documentation showing ties to Pakistan: Financial, Membership, Property.

Processing Time

  • Visa processing time: 15 to 40 working days, depending on the country.
  • Visa stay validity: Minimum 6 months.

Process

  • Demonstrate Temporary Purpose:
    • Emphasize the temporary nature of the visit.
    • Provide a travel itinerary with valid return tickets.
    • Proof of employment, family ties, and property in the home country.
  • Biometric Information:
    • Fingerprints and photograph may be required.
    • Collection after application submission or simultaneously at a Visa Application Centre (VAC).
   
INFORMATION ABOUT VISA  
Country Visa Fee Biometrics/File Receiving Body Appointment/File Receiving Locations
Australia 190 AUD VFS (Walk In) Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad
Canada 100 CAD + 85 for Biometric VFS (Appointment Required) Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad
USA 160 USD American Embassy/Consulate (Interview) Karachi, Islamabad
United Kingdom 100 GBP VFS (Appointment Required) Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Mirpur
Schengen Area Countries 80 Euro (Varies for Biometric) VFS, BLS, American Express Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad