Must be applied for and approved at an embassy or consulate before travel.

Must be applied for and approved at an embassy or consulate before travel.

The permitted stay for Pakistan citizens in India depends on the visa type granted at entry. Confirm exact length with the India embassy or consulate before traveling.

Pakistan citizens need a Visa Required to enter India. Must be applied for and approved at an embassy or consulate before travel.

There are NO Tourist visas for Pakistanis. Due to high political tensions, there are extra requirements, a limited amount of purposes that entry can be granted and scrutiny Pakistani/Pakistani origin applicants go through while applying. The Visa process for Pakistani/Pakistan origin nationals is a 100 percent prior reference process and prior clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs of India is mandatory. Pakistani nationals with dual nationality must ONLY apply on their Pakistani passport. People of Pakistani origin, Spouses of Pakistanis or whose parents or grandparents have held a Pakistani passport in the past must submit a copy of a Pakistan Overseas Card (NICOP) or a Citizenship Renunciation Letter issued by the Ministry of Interior of Pakistan. Polio vaccine certificate is required.

Apply at the India embassy or consulate in your country before traveling. Typical documents include passport, photos, completed application form, proof of accommodation, return ticket, and proof of funds. Apply at least 4-8 weeks before your trip to allow for processing time.

For short business visits like meetings or conferences, Pakistan citizens typically enter India under the same rules as tourists. For paid work, long assignments, or activities beyond what a tourist visa allows, a dedicated business or work visa is required. Confirm specifics with the India embassy or consulate.