To promote investment in the country, the Government of Pakistan is granting 5 year Multiple Entry Business Visas to the businessmen of the countries listed under the Non-Business Visa List Countries
Application Type:
You can apply for two types of visas online :
First Time (New) : You can apply for a new visa if you do not possess a valid Pakistan visa.
Extension : You can apply for a visa extension if you possess a valid Pakistan visa and you are residing in Pakistan.
Eligibility:
- Citizens of countries listed here are eligible to apply for this visa.
NOTE: You may be eligible to Apply for a Visa Prior to Arrival (Business), please check your eligibility here.
Required Documents:
- Photograph
- Passport
- Proof of registration of company which is extending invitation (SECP/ Chamber of Commerce Certificate)
- 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
- Recommendation letter by the honorary investment counselor of BOI/Commercial Attaché
Duration and Validity:
- A Business Visa may be granted for up to 5 years.
- A Business Visa is valid for Multiple Entries in to Pakistan
In case of extension, please make sure that you have a valid Pakistani Visa and are residing in Pakistan as well.
Processing Time:
Issuance of Visa is the prerogative of the Government of Pakistan.
Tentative processing Time:
- Entry for Non-Business Visa List countries: 4 Weeks (Working days)
