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Pakistan visa for Indian citizens

Visa required

Indian citizens need a visa for Pakistan, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at pakhcnewdelhi.org.pk

Which Pakistan visa?

Tourist/Visit Visa (Individual, less than 3 months)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 3 months per visa (single entry); extendable in Pakistan
Processing time
7–10 working days; extensions about two weeks

Apply on Pakistan Online Visa System (POVS)

All visa types for Pakistan

Pakistan’s official site for the tourist visa is visa.nadra.gov.pk. Processing time, as Pakistan states it: 7–10 working days; extensions about two weeks. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 3 months per visa (single entry); extendable in Pakistan.

Pakistani missions in India

Pakistan has 1 mission in India, with its embassy in New Delhi.

Pakistani citizens travelling to India

PakistanIndia Visa required India visa for citizens of Pakistan

Travel advice for Pakistan

  • US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Indian citizens planning a trip to Pakistan can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Pakistan at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 15 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Pakistan (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Pakistan (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Indian citizens can stay in Pakistan

How long Indian citizens may stay in Pakistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Indian citizens apply

In India, applications go to the Pakistani embassy in New Delhi, or to a visa centre acting for Pakistan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Pakistan.

Pakistan’s neighbours for Indian citizens

China and Afghanistan require Indian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Pakistani citizens travelling to India

Pakistani citizens need a visa for India, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between India and Pakistan.

Frequently asked questions

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Pakistan?

Indian citizens need a visa for Pakistan, obtained before travel.

Where is the Pakistani embassy in India?

The Pakistani embassy in India is in New Delhi.

Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for India?

Pakistani citizens need a visa for India, obtained before travel.

Can Indian citizens enter Pakistan visa-free?

No; Indian citizens need a visa for Pakistan obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.