Visa Application Forms and Instructions
 
We only accept payment in form of Cashier's Check or Money Order
Please make a note a of tracking number of your return envelop before sending us your application
 
 
  • Complete Visa Form
  • 2 Current Photographs (2x2) (standard US passport, not more than 6 months old)
  • Visa fee for US passports is $120 for visit visa and $180 business visa (processing time is 2-5 work days on approval) payable in Cashier Check/ US Postal Money Order to the Consulate General of Pakistan. All fees are non-refundable.
  • Other country’s nationals should contacts the Consulate for conditions and fees with proof of permanent residence in the USA (Alien Registration Card).
  • Proof of residence in Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, or Indiana. (Driver’s License or State ID acceptable)
  • Passport should be valid for at least six months from travel date.
  • The use of Express Mail is recommended for all deliveries. Self addressed prepaid envelope should be included if sending by mail. (USE USPS Express Mail ONLY for urgent items. Kindly note that the Consulate shall not be responsible for loss of documents sent by mail.
 
Note:
 
Processing Times: Up to 5 Business days for US Citizens of Pakistan Origin. All other visa processing times are based on approval.
 
For Children, please attach a copy of parent's US Driver's License or State ID.
 
A 5 year multiple entry visa will be issued to US citizens of Pakistan origin on production of previous Pakistani passport copy pages 1-4 or expired CNIC/NICOP/POC copy. Please note that a visa is not required with a VALID NICOP card.
For children born in the US, please attach copy (pages 1-4) of father’s / Mother's Pakistani passport or ID card (CNIC/NICOP/POC) plus copy of Child’s Birth Certificate.
For Non Pakistani Spouses, a copy of the marriage license is required.
 
US citizens of Pakistan origin will be exempt from requirements of visa restrictions and police registration if they can provide the following: copies of pages 1-4 of old Pakistani passport or copies of NICOP or POC. For children born in USA, only the parents Pakistan ID (old passport of NICOP/POC) is applicable.
 
For Business visa, Pakistani counterpart’s letter may be attached.
For Business visa, please fill in the Additional Sheet
 
Additional Requirements for Business Visa:
A letter of Invitation
Letter from the sponsoring company (The Company must be registered)
A letter from Chamber of commerce in Pakistan
Employment verification letter
 
Additional Requirements for Non Pakistani Origin visitors
A letter of Invitation
Copy of Pakistani ID card of the Inviter
Employment verification letter
 
For Student visa, approval of Ministry of Education and Ministry of Interior in Pakistan is required.
 
For NGO visa, approval of Ministry of Interior in Pakistan is required.
 
Approximate processing time is 3-4 months for Indian nationals.
ALL VISA FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE EVEN IF VISA IS DENIED
 

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