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Attention
The embassy/consulate is now jurisdictional, based on the state of residency. The instruction below is applicable under the Embassy of Pakistan, Washington DC jurisdiction: for residents of the following states: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, MARYLAND, WEST VIRGINIA, VIRGINIA, NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA, PENNSYLVANIA AND TENNESSEE;
and for countries: JAMAICA, BAHAMAS and DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.
For applicants residing in other states, please
Tourist Visa
Original U.S passport must be signed and valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay and must have at least one blank visa page.
Please send 2 recent professional passport-type photographs.
Digital and non-passport photographs are not acceptable.
Passport Photo Guide – Click Here
One Visa Application Form completed and signed. The application form must have original signature. No column in the visa application should be left blank.
Sponsor letter has to be on affidavit and the host’s CNIC/Passport copy needs to be notarized from Pakistan (Original).
A letter of introduction from employer/educational institutions as the case may be.
- Copy of latest Pakistani Passport/US passport/CNIC/NICOP (valid or expired) of the applicant
- Children to attach copy of their birth certificate alongwith one of the parent’s Pakistani Passport/CNIC/NICOP (valid or expired)
- In case, a child is under 18, both the parents need to sign the visa application and provide copies of their current photo IDs bearing signatures.
- If the applicant is married to a person of Pakistan Origin, copy of marriage certificate and copy of Pakistani spouse’s Pakistani Passport/CNIC/NICOP (valid or expired).
- Provide a notarized parental consent form (click here).
- Photocopies of both parents’ valid ID bearing their signatures.
- Photocopy of the child’s birth certificate.
Complete the Compass Visa Order Form.
Business Visa
Original U.S passport must be signed and valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay and must have at least one blank visa page.
Please send 2 recent professional passport-type photographs.
Digital and non-passport photographs are not acceptable.
Passport Photo Guide – Click Here
- One Visa Application Form completed and signed. The application form must have original signature. No column in the visa application should be left blank.
- An additional form for Business visa is required. (Click for form)
- Additional Visa application form for Journalists/Film/TV/Documentary Teams is also required. Please click here for form.
- Military personnel also complete the additional form giving details of their job. Please click here for form.
- Invitation letter from business organization duly recommended by concerned Trade Organization in Pakistan.
- Recommendation letter by Honorary Investment Counselor of Board of Investment/Commercial Attaché.
- Recommendation letter from any Chamber of Commerce and Industries (CC&I) of United States.
- A business letter of responsibility (sample) is required, to be typewritten on your company letterhead and addressed to:
Embassy of Pakistan, Visa Section, Washington DC
The letter must explain all of the following:
Nature of business to be performed
Name and address of reference to be visited
This letter should request Multiple Entries visa if required
Guarantee of return transportation and sufficient funds for the visit
The letter should be signed by an officer of the company other than the applicant. - If applicant is a member of of the news media must also complete FORM-A
Attach a copy of recent bank statement for proof of funds.
Complete the Compass Visa Order Form.
NGO/INGO Visa
Original U.S passport must be signed and valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay and must have at least one blank visa page.
Please send 4 recent professional passport-type photographs.
Digital and non-passport photographs are not acceptable.
Passport Photo Guide – Click Here
Four (4) Visa Application Forms completed and signed. Each application form must have original signature. No column in the visa application should be left blank.
Four (4) Cover letters of NGO/INGO organization requesting Visa.
Provide 4 copies of Registration license of NGO/INGO
Provide 4 Letters of Introduction from Employer. (Click here for sample).
For applicant holding passport other than US, the applicant must provide the proof of residence such as Green Card or valid work authorization etc. (4 copies).
Complete the Compass Visa Order Form.
NOTE:
- NGO visas are approved from Pakistan, therefore, applications should be submitted two months prior to intended travel date.
- On arrival in Pakistan, immigration formalities are mandatory. (Police registration is applicable in certain cases.
Jurisdiction of Consular Services
| Embassy of Pakistan Washington D.C | New York Consulate | Los Angeles Consulate | Chicago Consulate | Houston Consulate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington D.C | New York | California | Illinois | Texas |
| Maryland | New Jersey | Nevada | Minnesota | New Mexico |
| West Virginia | Rhode Island | Arizona | Iowa | Colorado |
| Virginia | Maine | Utah | Missouri | Oklahoma |
| North Carolina | Massachusetts | Idaho | Wisconsin | Arkansas |
| South Carolina | New Hampshire | Oregon | Indiana | Mississippi |
| Pennsylvania | Kentucky | Washington | Nebraska | Alabama |
| Tennessee | Vermont | Hawaii | Kansas | Georgia |
| JAMAICA, BAHAMAS | Connecticut | Alaska | North Dakota | Florida |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Delaware | Montana | South Dakota | Louisiana |
| Wyoming | – | Michigan | – | |
| – | – | – | Ohio |
pricing and processing time
Note: The consular fee below includes a $5 money order fee.
Within Washington DC Jurisdiction*
$99 - service fee
Consular Fee
$65.00 – Tourist/Visit/Student/Family (Single Entry)
$95.00 – Tourist/Visit/Student/Family (Multiple Entries – valid for 1 year)
$125.00 – Tourist/Visit/Student/Family (Multiple Entries – valid for more than 1 year)
$105.00 – Business/NGO/Work (Single Entry)
$155.00 – Business/NGO/Work (Multiple Entries – valid for 1 year)
$205.00 – Business/NGO/Work (Multiple Entries – valid for more than 1 year)
$35.00 – Transit Visa
7 – 10 business days processing
*For the Residents of the following states: District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Jamaica, Bahamas, Dominican Republic
Out of DC Jurisdiction**
$199- service fee
Consular Fee
$65.00 – Tourist/Visit/Student/Family (Single Entry)
$95.00 – Tourist/Visit/Student/Family (Multiple Entries – valid for 1 year)
$125.00 – Tourist/Visit/Student/Family (Multiple Entries – valid for more than 1 year)
$105.00 – Business/NGO/Work (Single Entry)
$155.00 – Business/NGO/Work (Multiple Entries – valid for 1 year)
$205.00 – Business/NGO/Work (Multiple Entries – valid for more than 1 year)
$35.00 – Transit Visa
10 business days processing
**For the Residents of the other states not listed within DC jusrisdiction.
Return mailing fee
FedEx overnight – call for quote
Second day delivery – call for quote
For International delivery – call for quote
DISCLAIMER:
The approval of your application is subject to the discretion of the Embassy, hence all fees once submitted to the Embassy, are non-refundable.
Shipping Instructions
Please send all the required documents for your applications to:
FedEx Office
Phone Number: 202-321-3926
Urgent application should be shipped using FedEx Priority Overnight.