Pakistan Consulate General Houston has stopped manual processing of visas effective 1^st February 2021 (few exceptions apply). Please visit PAKISTAN ONLINE VISA portal https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/ for submission of application for online visa (E-visa).

Please note the fee is non-refundable; requirements must be met and prerogative to issue visa rests with the issuing authority.

Apply Visa Online

Please click (Jurisdiction of Consular Services) to find your state before applying for visa online

Please read these instructions carefully before filling in the application online

Instructions

• Nationals of 191 countries are eligible to apply Pakistan ONLINE visa.
• Applicants are NOT required to send their original passports. After successful processing, applicants will receive a ‘Visa Inbox’ via email. This PDF ‘Visa Grant Notice’ with few security features is accepted by the most Immigration authorities and airlines.
• Payment of fee is online as well through generally accepted credit cards. Fee structure is given at:https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/fee-structure/.
• The system twice sends confirmation emails upon; (i) online payment, and (ii) when you ‘submit’ the application. A unique 11-digit tracking reference is generated.
• The processing timeis usually only between 7-10 working days for tourist, business & family visas. For other categories please check on the website.
• Requests for issuance of visa within 48 hours and over the weekends/closed holidays, other than business visa, will require additional $40 as ‘processing fee’ payable to the Consulate General of Pakistan in the form of Debit/Credit card.
• Please notethe processing time for each category will start when an application is lodged after completion in all aspects including required documents. If the application is sent back for Review to the Applicant, the set processing time will re-start from the date of re-submission or completion of the application.
• When ‘sent back’ due to any reason, processing time restarts.
• The applicant can be asked for additional documents under ‘Review’. Kindly do not forget to ‘Send Back’ the application after addressing the issue.
• In certain cases, the applicant can be called for in-person or video interview. Please provide in the application, a working mobile or a number you are available during the day.
• A visa issued under a specific category by this Consulate General cannot be converted to another category in Pakistan. In certain visas ‘extensions’ can be applied in Pakistan only.
• Cross-categorizationcan lead to denial of visa. i.e., if the purpose of the visit was Business or Missionary, applying under tourist or trekking or vice versa.
• Proof of legal residence is a mandatory requirement. In this regard, please provide a copy of your State ID or U.S. driving license and a copy of your U.S. green card(for non-U.S. citizens/nationals).
• All visa fees are non-refundable. Visa can be refused, or duration of visa can be modified by the issuing authority without assigning any reason.
• In-person interview or additional documents can also be required.
• Issuance of visa is the prerogative of the Government of Pakistan, exercised through designated authorities. Applicants must plan travel only upon receipt of a valid visa.
• Applicants under all categories must upload copy of information/relevant pages of a valid Passport (not expiring in next 180 days) to be used for the intended travel (with correct numbers in application) and recent/legible photograph.

Family Visa for Foreigners of Pakistan Origin

• Valid foreign Passport with at least 6 months validity; please upload legible information pages of the passport.
• Picture as per specifications; not later than six months with white or blue background.
• Copy of one of the following documents is mandatory:-

• • A valid Pakistan Origin Card (POC); or
  • Valid or expired Machine-Readable Pakistani Passport; or
  • Valid or expired Computerized/Smart National Identity Card (CNIC/SNIC) or
  • Valid or expired National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP).
  • Birth certificates issued by the Pakistani authorities either digital (issued by NADRA with QR code) or legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan or one of the Pakistan’s Missions Abroad.
• In case the applicant is foreign born, a legalized Birth Certificate or Registration with Pakistan Mission Abroad with parent’s Pakistani IDs (as above) be attached;
• If the applicant is married to a person of Pakistan-origin, copy of a marriage certificate (in English or Urdu) issued by NADRA and legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan or one of the Pakistan’s Foreign Missions with copy of spouse’s Pakistani ID.

For applicants under 18 years:

• Both Parents’ CONSENT (click here to download the form) for visa is mandatory. Both parents need to sign the form; notarize it and attach copies of the State issued valid ID bearing photo and signatures thereupon.
• In case a single parent has legal custody, please attach notarized copy of the court order/ guardianship certificate and copy of State issued valid ID bearing photo and signature.
• In case of adoption, a certificate issued by relevant US authority, notarized copy with State issued ID bearing photo and signatures of the adopting parent/Parents is required

• Proof of legal residence such as State I.D. or U.S. driving license of the parents.
• Kindly note handwritten NIC and passports are redundant and unacceptable as IDs.

Business Visas

Business Visas have two categories. Apply Now

A.   Citizens of 97 countries including USA can obtain Visa on Arrival in Pakistan. However, the eligible businessmen are required to obtain a Visa Inbox or Electronic Travel Authorization.

B.  Business Visa List Countriesand those not in the list both can obtain long-term visa this long-duration visa for up to 5 years multiple visits. Requirements include:

I.      Proof of registration of company which is extending invitation (SECP/ Chamber of Commerce Certificate)

II.    Any of the following:

• Recommendation letter from CC&I of respective foreign country
• Invitation letter from business organization duly recommended by concerned trade organization in Pakistan – In order to get this REQUIRED DOCUMENT– Please apply through Pakistan’s E-Business Invitation Letter System – For More Details PLEASE CLICK HERE!
• Recommendation letter by the honorary investment counselor of BOI/Commercial Attaché

III.    Please attach a copy of recent bank statement for proof of funds.

Tourist Visa
Requirements include:

• Sponsor letter has to be on affidavit and the host’s CNIC/Passport copy needs to be notarized from Pakistan (Original).
• Confirmed Hotel booking
• A letter of introduction from employer/educational institutions as the case may be.

Visa for Foreigners of Afghan Origin

• Now Afghan passport holders and Afghan-origin persons holding US Passports or other foreign passports with legal residency can apply online.
• Travel documentscarried by refugees and asylum seekers are not accepted for e-visa
• Sponsor letter has to be on affidavit and the host’s CNIC/Passport copy needs to be notarized from Pakistan (Original).
• Addresses of two references from Pakistan

NGO/INGO Visa

• The application along with all required documents and photographs online. Cover letter of NGO/INGO organization requesting visa. The requirements include:
• Letter of Introduction from Employer.
• Registration license of NGO/INGO
• Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between NGO/INGO and the Government of Pakistan.
• US Permanent Residence Card (For Non-US Nationals)
• NGO visas are approved from Islamabad (back home), therefore, applications should be submitted 6-8 weeks prior to intended travel date.

Visa to Indian Nationals

• Indian Passport holders are required to submit their visa request by post/walk in on the prescribed application form available on the website, (visa application form for Indian Nationals, click here for form). Five copies of each application are necessary.

• Invitation letter signed and notarized clearly mentioning the purpose of the visit, relationship with invitee, with proof of address: copy of CNIC/SNIC and a utility bill;
• If the applicant is married to a person of Pakistan-origin, copy of a marriage certificate (in English or Urdu), issued by NADRA and legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan or one of the Pakistan’s Foreign Missions with copy of spouse’s Pakistani ID.
• Visa and processing Fee is $60. Fees are payable in the form of Debit/Credit card  to the Consulate General of Pakistan, Houston.
• Normal processing time is 4 weeks. However, in case the attached documents are not complete or further information is required, the processing time may be longer.
• On arrival in Pakistan, immigration formalities are mandatory (Police registration is applicable in certain cases.
• Indian-origin person holding the US, or other foreign passports can apply online
• For pilgrimage season, Indian nationals/Indian-origin passports holders can apply online.

Download-Visa application form for Indian Nationals

Diplomatic/Official Visa

• All diplomatic staff and their families holding diplomatic passports of foreign countries assigned to Pakistan are eligible to apply for this visa.
• Diplomatic Visas will be granted against authorized slots only.
• Note Verbale must be attached issued by the Sending State/Organization
• Diplomatic/Official visa is generally gratis with few exceptions.
• Please complete Arrival Notification Form for Assignment visa (bilateral).
• For Diplomatic Assignment, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from Islamabad approves the Visa. Immediately, on arrival in Pakistan, the diplomats are required to get accredited with the Protocol Division of the Ministry.
• Foreign Officials of all countries who are assigned to perform official duties in Pakistan holding official Passport are eligible to apply for Official visa.
• Letter of Recommendation (from Economic Affairs Division/Ministry of Foreign Affairs/ Respective Ministry or Departments) for UN and International organizations
• Officials/Persons Working for or on behalf of UN Agencies/International Organizations including IFIs such as the World Bank and IMF (Click for Names of Organizations) in Pakistan can also apply for official visa online.
• Please fill the UN/IO Related Requests Form , in case your visit purpose is (i) Assignment with UN/IO or for one of the following categories: (i) Short-term Assignment Visa; (ii) UN Volunteers; (iii) UN/IO official visit.
• Military Service Form be completed and attached in case applicant is a Military Personnel.

Houston Consulate Contacts

For Visas Please call: – 281-890-2223, Ext:134,

Houston Consulate General email: visa@pakistanconsulatehouston.org

Note: Please include your cell number in the email.

For escalation copy consul@pakinhouston.org or call Ext: 121