Pakistan
India
India visa for Pakistani citizens
Entry requirement
Pakistani citizens need a visa for India, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at india.org.pk
Which India visa?
Key facts
- Processing time
- Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times
India’s official site for the tourist visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times.
Indian missions in Pakistan
- High Commission of India in Islamabad
G-5, Diplomatic Enclave, Islamabad, Pakistan
India has 1 mission in Pakistan, with its embassy in Islamabad.
Indian citizens travelling to Pakistan
IndiaPakistan Visa required Pakistan visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Pakistani citizens planning a trip to India can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Pakistani citizens can stay in India
How long Pakistani citizens may stay in India is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Pakistani citizens apply
In Pakistan, applications go to the Indian embassy in Islamabad, or to a visa centre acting for India; fees, documents and processing times are published by India.
India’s neighbours for Pakistani citizens
China and Bangladesh require Pakistani citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to Pakistan
Indian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Pakistan. The rule is the same in both directions between Pakistan and India.
Frequently asked questions
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for India?
Pakistani citizens need a visa for India, obtained before travel.
Where is the Indian embassy in Pakistan?
The Indian embassy in Pakistan is in Islamabad.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Pakistan?
Indian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Pakistan.
Can Pakistani citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Pakistani citizens need a visa for India 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.