Interior ministry brings major changes in visa policy
Last updated on: 15 February,2021 03:51 pm
Security clearance will not be required in short term visa.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The interior ministry on Monday has carried out major changes in the Pakistan visa policy.
According to the document obtained by Dunya News, Pakistan Missions abroad will issue Short Term Medical Visa to cater emergencies (Visa Type: Single Entry, Individual/Family/Attendant) to individual/family/attendant with duration upto three months within a stipulated time frame of 48 hours subject to submission of requisite documents by the applicant.
Security clearance will not be required in short term visa. However, intimation will be sent to Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Intelligence Bureau (IB) and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).
The ministry on interior will approve the Extended Term Visa (Visa Type: Multiple Entry, Individual/Family/Attendant) upto one year within 30 days, after clearance from of security agencies under intimation to Pakistan Mission abroad, ISI, IB and FIA.
Pakistan Missions abroad will receive and approve request for entry work visa upto three months (single entry) within stipulated time frame of 48 hours under intimation to ISI, IB and FIA.