🇵🇰 Pakistan for 🇮🇱 IL citizens

Pakistan missions and the Online Visa System generally require at least 6 months of passport validity beyond arrival; applicants should confirm any nationality‑specific variations on dgip.gov.pk. For higher‑risk nationalities such as Bhutan, India and Israel, Pakistani authorities are likely to enforce the 6‑month validity rule strictly. Given Pakistan’s non‑recognition of Israel, any exceptional visa issuance is likely to require a passport with ample validity and multiple copies for internal clearances. Indian nationals are subject to strict clearance; multiple copies of passport pages may be requested by missions and the Ministry of Interior. Business visas for Indian nationals require Ministry of Interior clearance; applicants should expect to submit multiple copies of passport pages. Applicants of Indian origin using US/UK/Canadian passports should ensure their passport meets standard validity rules; additional checks may apply due to origin. Armenian nationals must apply from a third country where they are legal permanent residents; missions are likely to require multiple copies of passport pages.

Applicants should follow the photograph guide linked from dgip.gov.pk; non‑compliant photos may delay security clearance. Standard Pakistan visa photo rules apply; additional photos may be requested for security files. Standard Pakistan visa photo rules apply; some missions may request additional copies for internal files. Standard Pakistan visa photo rules apply.

Because visas for Israeli nationals are highly exceptional, authorities are likely to require a fully documented itinerary and confirmed transport before granting permission.

Accommodation details are critical for security vetting; applicants should expect to provide full contact details for each location.

For highly restricted nationalities, visas are typically issued only when a Pakistani authority, organization or host sponsors the visit and secures Ministry of Interior clearance.

Authorities are likely to require strong evidence that the applicant and/or sponsor can cover all expenses and that the visitor will depart on time.

For nationalities requiring special permission, a police clearance is commonly requested as part of security vetting, though exact practice is not fully documented publicly. Indian nationals are subject to mandatory security clearance; a police clearance certificate is commonly requested even if not explicitly listed on public pages. Business visas for Indian nationals are subject to Ministry of Interior clearance; a police clearance certificate is commonly part of the documentation set. For nationalities requiring special permission and third‑country applications, a police clearance is commonly requested as part of security vetting, though exact practice is not fully documented publicly.