VISA Services
General Guidelines
- Visa is applied and processed online only
- The Consulate processes applications received only from the residents within the consular jurisdiction of this Consulate. In this regard,the U.S. State issued ID/driving licence is a mandatory requirement for all types of visa applications.
- It is important to select the right category of visa and the visa fees are non-refundable.
- Visa processing time is 7-10 working days. All correspondence regarding the visa is done through electronically in the online application submission system.
- To avoid cancellation of the application under “Review”, provide additional documents within 7 days.
Family Visit Visa Requirements
If you have Pakistani ID (valid or expired) or Immediate Pakistani Family Members (IPFM) i.e. parent/siblings/spouse, you may apply. Following documents are required for such visa (for long term, Machine Readable Passport (MRP) or CNIC/NICOP of the applicant is mandatory):
- Applicant’s Pakistani ID, valid or expired (MRP/CNIC/NICOP/Birth Certificate); OR
- If applicant has IPFM: Pakistani ID of immediate family member & proof of relationship (Birth Certificate etc.); OR
- If applicant has spouse of Pakistani Origin: marriage certificate along with a proof of Pakistani ID, valid or expired ( CNIC/NICOP/Birth Certificate/Passport etc.); OR
- A signed invitation letter from a relative in Pakistan along with his/her Pakistani CNIC, address & telephone number and U.S. State issued ID.
- If applicant is below 16 Years: Birth Certificate, Parents’ Pakistani IDs and Parents’ notarized Consent Form (consent-form).
Visit/Tourist Visa Requirements
- A signed notarized invitation letter from host/sponsor with a photocopy of sponsor's Pakistani CNIC, address & telephone number; OR
- A hotel booking.
- If applicant is below 16 Years: Birth Certificate, Parents’ Pakistani IDs and Parents’ notarized Consent Form (consent-form).
Business/Investor Visa Requirements
- Recommendation letter from Chamber of Commerce and Industry of respective foreign country; OR
- An invitation letter from business organization duly recommended by concerned Trade body; OR
- A recommendation letter of BOI/Commercial Attaché of Pakistan /Head of Mission/SIFC; OR
- A letter of existing business.
Visa Form For Indian Nationals
- You can download the Visa Form For Indian Nationals
- Visa processing fee for each application is US$ 60 (non refundable)
For Queries:
Please call: 281-890-2223, Ext: 134