GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN VISA APPLICATION FORM

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(Please read these instructions carefully before filling in the application form) 1. No column should be left blank. Incomplete forms with vague entries shall not be

accepted. Where applicable copies of supportive documents should be submitted along with the application form.

2. Applicants may use extra sheets, in case of insufficient space in the columns of the visa form.

3. Two (02) passport size photographs should be attached with the visa form. 4. Normal processing time for visa is 4-6 weeks. 5. Applicants could be asked to appear for interview if required. 6. On arrival, immigration formalities are mandatory. (Police registration is applicable in

certain cases). 7. Attach blank statement for business visit. 8. Applicant’s family” includes spouse, son, daughter, father, mother,.

PART - I 1. Type of visa applied for: Diplomatic Official Military Business Tourist Family Transit Journalist Others (Specify______________

2. Purpose of Visit: 3. Duration of Stay: ______________________________________________ 4. Visa required for: Less than 01 Month 06 Months 01 Year 02 Years 05 Years 5. Type of Visa: Single Entry Double Entry Multiple Entry i. Port of Entry _____________ ii. Port of Departure___________________ iii. Places to be visited in Pakistan: a._________________ b.______________. C________________d. _____________ __________________________________

6. SECTION I (APPLICANT’S DETAILS) i. Name as in Passport: ________________ ________________ _______________ First Middle Last ii. Date of Birth:

dd/mm/yy

iii. Place of Birth: City: ________________ Country: _____________________ iv. Sex: Male Female V. Blood Group: ______________

Your photograph must be: Passport Size (45mm high x 35mm wide) A recent and true likeness, showing full face, with no hat, helmet or sunglasses, although you can wear everyday glasses.

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vi. Marital Status: Single Married viii. Identification Mark:______________________ viii. Native Language:______________ ix. Nationality : (a) Present ____________ (b) Previous ______________ (c) Dual_________ x. Religion: ____________________ xi. PASSPORT DETAILS: Type of passport:: Diplomatic Official / Service Ordinary UN Travel Documents Passport Number: ______________ Place of Issue: _______________ Date of Issue: _________________ Date of Expiry: _______________ Issuing Authority: _____________________________________________ xii. ADDRESS & EMAIL:

a. Abroad / Country of Origin. __________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

Telephone: (i) Home :_____________(ii) Work: __________ (III) Cell ____________ b. In Pakistan. ______________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________ Telephone: (i) Home :_____________(ii) Work: __________ (III) Cell ____________ Email: ___________________________________________________________________

xiii. Is your visit sponsored? Yes No If yes, give details.

xiv. DETAILS OF PROFESSION

a. Profession (Please specify Rank / Service, in case of Armed Forces / Uniform Personnel):

Note: In case of military services, Please fill in the attached Performa. b. Employer’s / Sponsor’s details ( in Pakistan / Abroad (if Applicable)

Telephone No.

Name

Address Home Office Cellular

Email Address

Name of Sponsor Address Contect number [[

__________________ _________________ Home: ________________

__________________ _________________ Work: _______________

Cell: _______________

xv. DETAILS OF JOBS HELD IN THE PAST: a. Designation: ____________________ b. Department: _______________________ c. Duration (from – to) ______________ d. Duties: ___________________________ e. Address & Phone No. ____________________________________________________ f: Name, address and contract numbers of immediate boss/head and any other colleague: (use extra sheet if required)

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

xvi. Are you applying visa from a third country? Yes No If yes, please provide copy of residence / work permit of that country.

7. SECTION II ( FAMILY DETAILS) i. Name of Mother _____________________ ii. Nationality of Mother _________________ iii. Name of Father. _____________________ iv. Nationality of Father_________________ v. Spouse details: Name_______________________________ Nationality _______________________________ Date and place of birth __________________________________________________________ Profession_______________________________________ Name, Address and contact number of employer of spouse (if any) _______________________ vi. Do you have any children? Yes No If yes, please provide details for each of your child. vii. Please list any of accompanying person / family member (including children) traveling with you to

Pakistan.

vii. Do you have any bank account in Pakistan? Yes No

Name Date of Birth

Full Name, Date of Birth, Passport Number (if any) Address

Bank Name Branch A/C Number Address Verifier details

8. TRAVEL HISTORY: i. Have you ever visited Pakistan during last five years? Yes No if yes, please Provide details. ii. Details of other countries visited, during last two years. iii. Have you ever been refused a visa for any country, including Pakistan? Yes No iv Have you ever been refused entry on arrival to Pakistan? Yes No If yes, please provide details of refusal.

v. Have you ever been deported, removed or otherwise required to leave any country, including Pakistan? Yes No If yes, please provide details.

vi. Do you have any criminal convictions or charged in any country? Yes No

DECLARATION: I declare that the information given in this form is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and if any of the particulars furnished above are found to be incorrect or withheld the visa is liable to be rejected / cancelled at any time

Dated: _______________________ ___________________________ (Signature of Applicant)

Date Destination / Address Purpose Duration 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Date Destination / Address Purpose Duration 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Date Country Reason Reference Number (for Pakistan)

Date Country Offence Sentence

PART – II

PROCESSING CERTIFICATION (FOR OFFICIAL USE – NOT TO BE FILLED BY APPLICANT)

1. Date of receipt of Visa Application: __________________________________ 2. Registration Number: __________________________________ 3. Visa fee received: __________________________________ 4. Additional Documents received: a. __________________________ b. _____________________________

c. __________________________ d. _____________________________ 5. Particulars of official who checked the visa form for its correctness and supporting documents. a. Name_____________________ b. Designation_____________________

b. Date______________________ c. Signature_______________________ 6. Details of clearance received from Ministry of Interior. No.______________________________ Dated__________________________ 7. Decision by officer in-charge.

a. Accepted b. Regretted c. Type of Visa issued.______________________________________________ d. Duration________________________________________________________ e. Single Entry f. Multiple Entry

Dated: ___________________ __________________________________ (Signature of Visa Issuing Authority)

Requirements of Visa Application

A: Standard Requirements for all Categories of Visa: Valid Passport and one photocopy of first page (must be valid at least for 6 months from travelling date). Duly completed and signed Visa Form. Indian Nationals should fill-in Visa Form for Indian Nationals. Visa Fees in form of money order or cashier's check only. One collective money order for multiple applications can be made. Per application Visa fees on US passport is US $ 192.00 for Visit Visa, US $ 324.00 for Business Visa, and US $ 228.00 for Work/ Employment visa. For fees on passports of other countries, please browse the link:http://www.pakistanconsulatehouston.org/feeprotime.asp 2 Passports size Photographs. Indian Nationals should furnish 5 Passport size Photographs. Copy of local ID (Driver's License or State ID). In case of absence of local ID, a copy of applicant's latest utility bill can be provided as proof of residence within our area of jurisdiction. If the visa applicant is a child, then a copy of his/ her birth certificate and a copy of both Father's and Mother's local ID will be required. For children under 16 years of age, mother's as well as father's notarized consent form conveying no objection to issuance of visa to their child(ren) must be attached with visa application form. This consent form must be furnished even if the child is traveling with the parent (s). For non-US passports holders, a copy of proof of legal resident status in USA (Green Card/ Alien Registration Card/ Work Permit). If application is submitted through mail, a self addressed pre-paid return envelope with tracking number. One return envelope for multiple applications for same address can be given provided it is pre-paid for due weight.

B: Specific Requirements for Various Categories of Visas:In addition to fulfilling the above-given Standard requirements, the applicant must fulfill the specific requirements for the category of visa he/she is applying for. The specific requirements for each category are given below:

Visit/ Tourist Visa: Invitation Letter from host/ sponsor in Pakistan. Photocopy of host's Pakistan ID, address & telephone number. If the purpose of visit is Trekking/ mountaineering, then the applicant must provide an Invitation letter from tour operator in Pakistan, Registration letter of tour operator with Ministry of Tourism in Pakistan, and the Trekking/Expedition permit issued by the Gilgit-Baltistan Council.

Family Visa (for foreig ners of Pakistani origin and their spouses & children):A multiple entry visa with five year validity or up to the expiry date of the passport, whichever is earlier, may be issued to applicants of Pakistani origin and their children & spouses (except Indian nationals) provided they furnish Photocopy of front and back of applicant's valid or expired Pakistani ID (such as NIC/CNIC/NICOP) OR a copy of name and picture pages of their valid or expired Pakistani passport. If any applicant does not have Pakistani ID/Pakistani Passport of their own, they may provide a photocopy of their birth certificate along with photocopy of their Father's or Mother's Pak ID/Pak Passport (valid or expired) OR photocopy of Spouse's Pak ID/Pak Passport (valid or expired) with copy of marriage certificate to show the connection/ Pakistani origin.

Business Visa: A duly signed original letter of invitation from the host company on its letterhead along with its registration certificate with a Chamber of Commerce in Pakistan. A duly signed original letter from the Employer in the US on Company's letterhead.

Work Visa:Work Visas are issued after approval of Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan. The applicant's employing company in Pakistan should process this approval through Board of Investment, Islamabad.

Journalist Visa:The visa will be issued only on presentation of letter from the sponsoring publication and in consultation with our Press Attaché based in Embassy of Pakistan Washington D.C.

Diplomatic, Official, Military and Education- related visas:Diplomatic, Official, Military and Education- related visas are processed by Embassy of Pakistan, Washington D.C. The applicants from our area of jurisdiction who wish to apply for any of these categories of visas, should send their applications directly to the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington D.C.

Note: Approximate processing time is 3-4 months for Indian nationals. ALL VISA FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE EVEN IF VISA IS DENIED.All passport and visa fees are non-refundable.