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Pakistan Visa Requirements for India Citizens

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India passport holders need a visa for Pakistan, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi asks for a notarised or attested invitation from a sponsor in Pakistan, on an affidavit or stamp paper, clearly stating the relationship with the invitees, the invitees' passport details and the purpose of the invitation, for each city to be visited in Pakistan.

“Notarized/Attested invitation from Sponsor in Pakistan on an Affidavit/Stamp Paper clearly mentioning the relation with the invitees, passport details of the invitee(s), and purpose for inviting the visa applicant(s) for each city to be visited in Pakistan.”

Source: High Commission for Pakistan, New Delhi — Requirements for visit visa · checked 6 Oct 2026

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Visitor visa

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Fee
120 INR

Rs. 120 per entry for Indian citizens, credited to the High Commission's account at RBL Bank, New Delhi; the fee can also be paid by credit/debit card at the High Commission, with an additional 3% for bank processing charges.

What the Pakistan visa rules mean for India travellers

India citizens need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate of Pakistan. Start the application several weeks before departure: you will typically need a passport valid for six months with blank pages, a completed application form, passport photos, a travel itinerary, proof of accommodation and of sufficient funds, and sometimes an invitation letter or bank statements.

The main option is the Visitor visa, which costs 120 INR.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Pakistan applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: The UK government tells British travellers that to enter Pakistan their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date of the visa application. The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi says a passpo…
  • Vaccinations: Yellow fever: The UK government says that to enter Pakistan you must have a certificate to prove you have had a yellow fever vaccination if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk.
  • Vaccinations: Polio: TravelHealthPro says travellers who intend to visit Pakistan for four weeks or more should be aware that proof of polio vaccination recorded on an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP), given 4 …
  • Travel insurance: No official source states a travel insurance requirement for entry to Pakistan.

Pakistan entry rules compared

Pakistan lets 6 passports in without a visa, issues eVisas to 186 and requires an embassy visa from 5. India citizens are treated the same way as Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. Overall the India passport ranks #152 in the world with 27 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Asia? With a India passport you can also visit 7 countries in the region without a visa, including Kazakhstan, Macau, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Qatar and Thailand.

In the other direction, Pakistan citizens need a visa to visit India.

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Passport validity

6 months

The UK government tells British travellers that to enter Pakistan their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date of the visa application. The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi says a passport must be valid for at least six months on the date of application for short visits, or for the duration of the visa applied for long-term visits.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Pakistan travel advice: entry requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Vaccinations: Polio

4 weeks

TravelHealthPro says travellers who intend to visit Pakistan for four weeks or more should be aware that proof of polio vaccination recorded on an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP), given 4 weeks to 12 months before departure from Pakistan, may be required on exit, and that failure to produce an ICVP may result in vaccination on departure.

TravelHealthPro (UK National Travel Health Network and Centre) — Pakistan: certificate requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

The Government of Canada says not to overstay your visa: you could face legal action or be banned from further entry into Pakistan, and if your visa has expired you may be able to apply for an exit permit online. The Australian Government says authorities may stop you from boarding your flight if your visa has expired, and you could face heavy penalties, including fines and detention; it says to contact the Ministry of Interior for an exit permit.

Government of Canada — Travel advice and advisories: Pakistan✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

USD 10,000

The State Bank of Pakistan's general permission lets travellers to Pakistan bring foreign currency notes without limit (except un-issued notes and coin). Pakistani currency notes are limited to Rs 10,000 per person at any one time when brought in from or taken out to any country other than India, and Rs 3,000 for India. Any person may take out foreign currency up to USD 10,000 per visit above 18 years, USD 5,000 from 5 to 18 years and USD 1,000 up to 5 years (or the equivalent); a person not ordinarily resident in Pakistan may also take out the unspent foreign currency they brought in, if their continuous stay has not exceeded three months.

State Bank of Pakistan — Foreign Exchange Manual, Chapter 18: import and export of currency notes✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Pakistan?

India passport holders need a visa for Pakistan, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel. The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi asks for a notarised or attested invitation from a sponsor in Pakistan, on an affidavit or stamp paper, clearly stating the relationship with the invitees, the invitees' passport details and the purpose of the invitation, for each city to be visited in Pakistan.

How much does a Pakistan visa cost for India citizens?

Visitor visa: 120 INR.

How do India citizens apply for a Pakistan visa?

Apply at an embassy or consulate of Pakistan before you travel. Prepare a valid passport, a completed application form, photos and any supporting documents the embassy asks for.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Pakistan?

The UK government tells British travellers that to enter Pakistan their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date of the visa application. The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi says a passport must be valid for at least six months on the date of application for short visits, or for the duration of the visa applied for long-term visits.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.

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