Indian passport · Pakistan
Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Pakistan?
In brief
Yes. Indian passport holders need a visa for Pakistan, arranged before travel.
Pakistan visa fee for Indians: The visa fee for Indian citizens is Rs 120 per entry, paid into the High Commission's account at RBL Bank in New Delhi or by card at the High Commission (plus 3%). Official fee. Source: High Commission for Pakistan, New Delhi, checked .
Conditions: not eligible for the online visa; apply through a Pakistani mission (Indian nationals are handled by a separate wing of the Ministry of Interior); SAARC visa-exemption (SVES) visas for Indians cancelled since 24 April 2025 except for Sikh pilgrims.
All Indians wishing to visit Pakistan must obtain a valid visa.
Directorate General of Immigration & Passports, Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan
Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: Directorate General of Immigration & Passports, Ministry of Interior, Government of PakistanReport a change
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ContentsIn brief
At a glance
| Access | Visa requirednot eligible for the online visa; apply through a Pakistani mission (Indian nationals are handled by a separate wing of the Ministry of Interior); SAARC visa-exemption (SVES) visas for Indians cancelled since 24 April 2025 except for Sikh pilgrims |
|---|---|
| Stay | Not stated by the official source |
| Validity and entries | Visitor visas are for meeting relatives or friends; bona fide businessmen get six-month visas with three entries; a non-extendable 14-day tourist visa is issued only through approved tour operators.1 |
| Official fee | The visa fee for Indian citizens is Rs 120 per entry, paid into the High Commission's account at RBL Bank in New Delhi or by card at the High Commission (plus 3%).2 |
| Official processing | Not stated by the official sources we read |
| Where to apply | Apply in person at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi: applications 9 to 11 am, collection at 5 pm, Monday to Friday except holidays.3 |
Do Indians need a visa for Pakistan?
The Directorate General of Immigration & Passports, Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan lists India among the countries whose nationals need a visa before they travel. Conditions: not eligible for the online visa; apply through a Pakistani mission (Indian nationals are handled by a separate wing of the Ministry of Interior); SAARC visa-exemption (SVES) visas for Indians cancelled since 24 April 2025 except for Sikh pilgrims.
“All Indians wishing to visit Pakistan must obtain a valid visa.”
Conditions and exceptions
DGI&P's page (last modified 4 October 2023) asks for a passport valid for at least a year, at least USD 45 in foreign exchange on entry, and police registration within 24 hours of arrival and at each place you visit.
Valid passport: The passport should be valid for at least one year. [...] The applicant should be in possession of US $45 or equivalent in Foreign Exchange at the time of entry. [...] The visitors must Repot for Police Registration within 24 hours of entry in Pakistan and prior to Departure/Arrival at each subsequent place of visit in Pakistan.
Directorate General of Immigration & Passports, Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan · checked
Pakistan visa types for Indians
Visitor visas are for meeting relatives or friends; bona fide businessmen get six-month visas with three entries; a non-extendable 14-day tourist visa is issued only through approved tour operators.
Directorate General of Immigration & Passports, Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan · checked
How to apply from India
Apply in person at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi: applications 9 to 11 am, collection at 5 pm, Monday to Friday except holidays.
High Commission for Pakistan, New Delhi · checked
How to apply from the UAE
Indian citizens who live in the UAE:
Indians living outside India can apply at a Pakistani mission abroad: DGI&P says visas go to resident and non-resident Indians, through the Interior Division or a Pakistan mission.
Directorate General of Immigration & Passports, Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan · checked
Fee
The visa fee for Indian citizens is Rs 120 per entry, paid into the High Commission's account at RBL Bank in New Delhi or by card at the High Commission (plus 3%).
High Commission for Pakistan, New Delhi · checked
These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.
Processing time
The official sources we read state no processing time.
Documents and entry checks
If you live in the UAE
We have not checked a separate rule for UAE residents for Pakistan.
If you need a visa, see How to apply from the UAE.
What changed
- Since 24 April 2025 Pakistan has closed the Wagah border post to all transit from India and cancelled SAARC visa-exemption (SVES) visas held by Indians, except for Sikh pilgrims. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan · checked
- Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.
FAQ
Is Pakistan visa-free for Indians now?
No. Indians need a visa before they travel.
How much does a Pakistan visa cost in India?
The visa fee for Indian citizens is Rs 120 per entry, paid into the High Commission's account at RBL Bank in New Delhi or by card at the High Commission (plus 3%).
Can I get a Pakistan visa in 7 days?
The official sources we read state no processing time.
Other trips on an Indian passport
Sources
Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.
- Directorate General of Immigration & Passports, Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan: entry rule, visa types, documents, entry conditions and applying from the UAE
- High Commission for Pakistan, New Delhi: fees and documents
- High Commission for Pakistan, New Delhi: how to apply
- High Commission for Pakistan, New Delhi: documents
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan (Prime Minister's Office press release, National Security Committee, 24 April 2025): changes