Please apply online at:

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1 – Issuance of Visa is a prerogative of the Government of Pakistan. Applicant must plan the travel only upon receipt of a valid visa. Pakistani nationals and Pakistan origin persons are advised to get their NICOP/POC for visa free travel to Pakistan.

2 – The Government of Pakistan is not issuing visas to travel document holders. This includes Refugee Travel Documents, Stateless Persons Travel Documents and Non Australian National Certificates of Identity.

3 – Indian Nationals will continue to apply for visa using paper-based application form

4 – Minimum 6 months valid passport is required for the visa processing

5 – Applicant’s physical presence may be required for interview before issuance of visa

6 – Applicants are advised to upload supporting documents through online system only. Documents sent through Post, Fax or Email shall not be accepted.

7 – Fresh visa for Pakistan will only be issued on the expiry of previous visa.

8 – Host individuals / companies are required to certify in the invitation letter that they will be responsible for the applicant (s) in all respects during their stay in Pakistan.

9 – Visa Fees is non-refundable, charged per person, and is subject to periodic revision.

10 – Visa is liable to be rejected if information requested in the Form is withheld or found to be incorrect.

11 – Application for visa from nationals of third countries, will be processed only if they are holding Resident Visas of the country where they are submitting application.

12 – Non-resident Australians should apply for Visa in their respective countries of residence.

13 – For any additional information and online application please visit: https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/

Instructions about online Visa Application

1. Please make sure that you have the following documents readily available while you fill in the online visa application form:

    • Electronic version of your photograph up to the size of 200 KB (white background, showing full face, without hat, helmet or sunglasses, although you can wear everyday glasses)
    • Valid credit / debit card for online payment.
    • Original Passport
    • All other supporting documents (according to the category of application)

2. For minor visa applicants (below 18 years), Parents Consent Visa Form for Travel of a Child (duly attested by JP) is required to be submitted.

3. For visit/Tourist Visa, an invitation letter is required to be submitted by a Pakistani national who ordinarily resides in Pakistan. Such an invitation must be on stamp paper and attested by the Notary public.

4. Please complete the online visa application correctly. Do not leave any column empty. Fields marked with (*) are mandatory (the provided data in the application form will be verified by the relevant departments).

5. While applying through the online Visa System, please select visa office nearest to your residence as you may be required to appear for an interview before the “Visa Officer”.

6. Please carefully select the category of visa as it can not be changed at a later stage.

7. Applicants are advised to plan their journey / business trip as per the time lines given for the visa processing of various categories of e-Visa.

8. For question and or complaints, you can approach officials of the Ministry of Interior at http://visa.nadra.gov.pk/contact

9. Detailed instructions can be found on: https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/

Visa for Indian Nationals

  • Indian passport holders with resident status of Australia have to fill four
    Visa Application Forms, meant exclusively for them.
  • Only residents of the ACT, Western Australia, Queensland and the Northern Territory may apply to the High Commission in Canberra. Those residing in South Australia, Tasmania, and Victoria may apply to our Consulate General in Melbourne. Residents of NSW may apply to our Consulate General in Sydney.
  • Provide four coloured passport size photographs.
  • Original signatures on each form.
  • Applicants should give complete verifiable addresses of the relatives / sponsors in Pakistan.
  • Application should in particular indicate port of entry as well as details of previous visits to Pakistan (if any).
  • If applicant had visited Pakistan earlier, copies of the previous visas issued may be enclosed.
  • Letter by Sponsor / Invitation Letter from a Pakistani national to whom you will be visiting on a Stamp Paper duly attested by Notary public.
  • Scanned copies of Invitee’s CNIC
  • Visit Details / Programme of stay in Pakistan
  • Legal Proof of stay in Australia (Visa/PR)

Indian Nationals

Single Entry

A$ 5.00

Mode of Payment

  • In case of High Commission for Pakistan, Canberra, Postal Money Order / Certified Bank Cheque / Bank Draft in favor of “High Commission for Pakistan, Canberra” OR through EFTPOS.

NOTE: Additional surcharge will be applicable in case of payment through EFTPOS as per List.

  • No Cash will be accepted.

Postal Address of the High Commission:

PO Box 7130, Yarralumla ACT 2600 (Australia)

Pilgrim Visa for Sikh Yatris

The Indian/Australian National Sikh Yatris who plan to visit their Holy Places in Pakistan can also submit normal online application for pilgrim Tourism visa Category.

Following documents will be required during submission of online application:

  1. Electronic version of your photograph up to the size of 200 KB (white background, showing full face, without hat, helmet or sunglasses, although you can wear everyday glasses
  2. Valid credit / debit card for online payment
  3. Original Passport
  4. Invitation letter from Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbhandak Committee (www.psgpc.com.pk).
  5. Introductory Letter from Sikh Association within Australia
  6. All other supporting documents (according to the category of application)
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