Citizens from 175 countries would have e-visa facility while citizens of 50 countries would enjoy visa on arrival facility.
Lahore (Pakistan Point News – 26th January) The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government has introduced a new revolutionary visa regime to attract tourism and investment in Pakistan.
Under the new visa policy, one of the major initiatives taken by the present government in past five months, citizens from 175 countries would have e-visa facility while citizens of 50 countries would enjoy visa on arrival facility.
To make it easy for the people, here are some of the highlights of the new visa policy:
- 175 countries to receive E-Visa
- Visa on arrival for 50 countries (earlier they were 24)
- IATA approved Tour Operators will be allowed to bring tourist groups to Pakistan. Canadian and British passport holders and Sikhs will be allowed to avail this facility.
- Business Visa from 68 countries to 96 countries (business documented would be needed)
- Work Visa: Pak Missions will issue visas on recommendation of BOI
- Family Visit: 5 years Multiple Entry Visa in 7-10 working days. Pak Missions will be allowed to grant 5 years validity and one year stay. (Multiple) entry visa to foreigners of Pak origin and their spouses
- Diplomatic Visa: Tenure of diplomatic /official assignment
- Tablighi visa: 45 days
- Missionary visa: 01 year
- House Aide Visa Student Visa: 02 Years Free movement of foreigners in open cantonment
- Close cantonments will retain prohibited status
- Visible signboard to be installed at restricted areas instead of whole District or Tehsil
- Border crossing will be open/non-restricted
- AJK & GB to be non-restricted
- Revised list of restricted/prohibited areas
- Visa Fees being rationalized
