Indian Visa From Pakistan, Updated Application/Documents Requirements

India is our neighboring country, and since partition, the relationships between India and Pakistan have never been friendly. The visa process for citizens of both countries is tough and requires a lot of paperwork.

You can apply for an Indian Visa on a Pakistani Passport from the Indian Embassy in Islamabad.

You don’t have to visit the embassy directly, you can Submit the visa application forms along with the mandatory documents, passport, and fee at the nearest TCS Visatronics / Gerry’s International - Visa Drop Box.

When you want to visit India on a visit visa or business visa in 2025 and to get information about the Indian visa requirements from Pakistan and the application process, Indian visa fees, documents requirements, and processing time then you are at the right place.

The complete process of an Indian visa from Pakistan is explained below at UrduPoint.

Visa Types

Pakistani passport holders can get the following types of visas to visit India.

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• Assignment Visa
• Business Visa
• Conference Visa
• Journalist Visa
• Medical Visa / Medical Attendant Visa
• Official Visa
• Pilgrim Visa
• Student Visa
• Transit Visa
• Visitor Visa

In the upcoming section, you can read details about each visa type's specified requirements.

Required Information

You must provide the following information to apply for an Indian visa.

• Current and previous passports
• Previous Indian visa details, visa number, issue date, category, etc.
• NADRA ID Card
• State of visit in India and respective places.
• Name, address, telephone number of host or business associate or contact person in India.
• Address of your stay in India.

Fill in all the columns in the application form and write 'N/A' for the irrelevant columns.

How to Fill Out Visa Application Form

Follow the step-by-step guide to apply for an Indian visa from Pakistan.

Step 1: Fill out the online visa application form.

Step 2: Print two copies of the filled visa application and sign both.

Step 3: Attach two passport-size photographs to the application forms, one each, and attach the relevant documents and passport.

Step 4: Send your visa application to the High Commission of India through TCS Visatronics/Gerry’s International- Visa Drop Box.

Please fill in the application form carefully otherwise it can be rejected.

Passport Specification

Pakistani nationals with dual nationalities must apply for an Indian visa on their Pakistani passports.

On the other hand, foreign nationals of Pakistani origin must submit their foreign passport with a valid Pakistani visa or a copy of the Pakistani Overseas Card.

Visa Fees

The payment of the visa fee does not ensure the visa approval.

The visa fee and any additional charges are non-refundable if the visa is issued or not or when the applicant withdraws the visa application.

The Indian visa fee for Pakistani citizens is PKR 100 for all visa categories under the Visa Agreement between the Indian and the Pakistani Governments signed on 8 September 2012.

Non-Pakistani passport holders will be charged visa fees according to their respective visa fee schedules.

However, no visa is required for Nepal and Bhutan nationals to enter India.

Important Considerations While Applying for an Indian Visa

Every Indian visa applicant should remember the following points while submitting the visa application.

• Visa processing may take 15 to 90 days depending on the time it takes to receive clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs of India and the clearance requirements.

  If the applicant withdraws the passport the visa application is rejected and he/she has to again apply for the visa.

• The applicants can get their passports returned through TCS/ Gerry's submission center and request them at least 4 days in advance.

  The High Commission of India only entertains a list of such requests they receive from TCS/ Gerry's and it takes them at least two days to trace and process data to return passports.

• The applicant must correctly fill all the columns in the visa application form.

  Incomplete forms or forms with incorrect details are rejected. The applicant can submit the printed copy of the successfully submitted online visa application form with the required documents and fee at any TCS/ Gerry's Visa Drop Box.

• A copy of all the required documents must be submitted and the original must be presented if the applicant is called for the interview.
• If the visa application is accepted it does not mean the applicant will get the visa.

  The High Commission of India can delay or refuse the visa application without specifying any reason. However, the visa fee is not refunded.

• If the applicant submits misleading or false information in the visa application it will be rejected without assigning a reason.
• When a visa is granted it does not ensure successful entry in India which depends on the discretion of Immigration Authorities.
• Submission of forged documents or false material facts results in disqualification of visa.

  If the visitor to India overstays or violates any visa rules he/she disqualifies for any future visa.

• NOC from the other parent is required for minors traveling to India if traveling with one parent.

  If one parent of the minor is an Indian national then no NOC is required by the foreign parent if they are comfortable with the minor traveling with an Indian national spouse.

• Visa processing for Pakistani nationals is 100% prior reference process and it is mandatory to get clearance from India which may take up to 90 days after which the visa is processed.
• A visa applicant with Pakistani origin means he/she is from any other country and is married to a Pakistani national or has parents or grandparents with Pakistani passports in the past.
• Pakistanis with dual nationality must apply for an Indian visa with their Pakistani passports.

  Applicants with renounced Pakistani nationality or canceled Pakistani passport must submit documentary proof of such act. Foreign passport holders of Pakistani origin can submit an online visa application form with their foreign passport and valid Pakistani visa or Pakistan Overseas Card's copy or Citizenship Renunciation Letter issued by the Ministry of Interior of Pakistan.

• Satellite telephones are not allowed in India and handsets of Thuraya, Iridium, or any other satellite phone operators are not permitted in India.

  If a visitor possesses such phones and the phone sets are found, they will be seized and the phone holder will be prosecuted under Section 06 of the Indian Wireless Act and Section 20 of the Indian Telegraph Act.

• The non-resident foreign nationals can apply for an Indian visa for a short-term tourist visa of three months with a single entry if they fulfill all the criteria.

  They can apply for long-term tourist visas in any other category from their country of origin.

• Tourist planning to enter through Wagah Border on their motorcycle or car must submit supporting documents proving their traveling means.
• Non-resident foreign nations should stay prepared for the interview call to understand their traveling purpose to India.
• Foreign nationals on diplomatic missions, working with the UN or other International organizations can submit their visa application directly at the Embassy counter.

  They should attach a Note Verbale stating the purpose of the visit, travel places, and dates with the visa application. They must submit the passport with the application that is immediately returned.

  The passport will be afterward required to stamp the visa.

• The visa application of applicants on diplomatic missions, or working with UN or international organizations is processed in 10 working days.

  However, it may take more time and the applicants are required to provide confirmed travel tickets, itinerary, and Note Verbale.

Technical Aspects to Process an Indian Visa

All visa applicants must understand the following technical aspects of the processing of an Indian visa.

• Indian visa applicants can fill out the online visa application form at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/.
• Select 'Pakistan' as the country or region when you apply visa from Islamabad, Pakistan, as Indian Mission or Office and your Nationality.
• The applicants can use a maximum of 50 characters including commas, dashes, and spaces, to fill in the address field on the online application form.
• Ensure all the details are entered correctly in the online visa application form.

  You cannot edit the application form once saved. You can fill out a new application form to rectify the information provided. A visa application form with incorrect details is rejected by the Indian High Commission.

• The applicant must upload a passport-size photograph after filling out the visa application form.

  It must be in JPEG format, with a minimum of 10 KB and a maximum of 1 MB size, minimum dimensions of 350 x 350 pixels, front facing with the full front face, and white background. The applicant must not crop the passport image and upload a clear photo.

  The visa application is rejected if the photograph is unclear or is not according to the described specifications.

• Print the online visa application form once submitted online with the laser or inkjet printer.
• Access the website to fill out the application form via Internet Explorer 8.0 or above.
• Download the visa application form to print with Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 or higher.
• The applicant submits the signed printed copy of the online application form.

  Any unsigned visa application form is rejected. The photo you attach to the printed application form must be 2 x 2 inches with a white background and full front face. Photos not according to the specified criteria are not accepted.

  Furthermore, the photograph should be a recent one.

Assignment Visa

Diplomatic or official passport holders posted to the High Commission of Pakistan in New Delhi can get the assignment visa for themselves and their family members.

Required Documents

The following documents are required to apply for an assignment visa to India.

• Passport with one set of photocopies
• Note Verbale from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad
• Printed and signed online visa application
• Two photographs

Business Visa

A business person or employee of a business firm or multinational company can apply for an Indian business visa for business purposes at the invitation of an Indian business associate.

The business visa applicant must have a minimum annual income of PKR 500,000 or his/her firm's annual turnover should be more than PKR 3,000,000.

Business persons from Pakistan can apply for the following two types of Indian business visas.

1. Business visa applicants with an annual income of more than PKR 500,000 or a firm's annual turnover of more than 3,000,000 can avail one-year business visa and visit five places four times in one year.
2. Business visa applicants with an annual income of more than PKR 5,000,000 or a firm's annual turnover of more than 30,000,000 can avail of a one-year multiple entry business visa and visit ten places with the exemptions from police reporting.
3. Your duration of stay during each visit under a business visa should not exceed 30 days.

The High Commission of India can accept or reject the visa application and has the right not to provide any reason.

Required Documents

The following documents are required to apply for a business visa to India.

• Invitation letter from a registered Indian company or Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry specifying the duration and cities to be visited.
• Passport or electricity bill/ration card/telephone bill/voter identity mentioning the contact numbers and address of the Indian invitee.

Optional Documents

It is optional to attach the following documents to apply for a business visa to India.

• Recommendation letter from any Chamber of Commerce in India
• Copy of the letter of credit or correspondence from a registered company in India

Documents from Pakistan

The following documents are required from Pakistan to apply for a business visa to India.

• Copy of audited accounts or income tax return or bank statement of the past two years that confirm the annual turnover of more than 3,000,000 or individual's income of more than 500,000.
• Letter from the company detailing the applicant's designation and visit purpose.
• NADRA ID Card copy with English translation and a notarized translated copy.
• A utility bill copy as address proof.
• Membership certificate of a Chamber of Commerce of Pakistan (optional).
• Polio Vaccination Certificate

Conference Visa

Pakistani passport holders can apply for an Indian conference visa to participate in a conference, seminar, or exhibition in India on a specific invitation.

Your visa application for a conference visa should reach the High Commission of India six weeks before your departure date, so they have enough time to arrange clearances and issue visas timely.

Required Documents

The following documents are required to apply for a conference visa to India.

• Invitation letter for invitee by name from the event organizers in India stating the name, address, and contact numbers of organizers, venue, and event date.
• Any two of the passport, electricity bill copy, ration card, telephone bill copy, or voter ID of the Indian invitee that mentions the address and contact number.
• A notarized NADRA ID Card copy with English translation.
• Copy of any utility bill as address proof.
• A valid Polio vaccination certificate.
• A letter from the department head or clearance from the competent government authority for government employees/a letter from the organization with details of designation, service duration, and address of the applicant for the private sector employees/registration copy of the business by the Government of Pakistan with English translation for self-employed persons.

Journalist Visa

Pakistani journalists can apply for an Indian journalist visa to cover an event, or attend a seminar, exhibition, or conference in India.

Even if the purpose of a visit to India for journalists is sightseeing they have to apply for a journalist visa.

Required Documents

The following documents are required to apply for a journalist visa to India.

• Invitation letter by name from the event organizers or Indian media house specifying the name, address, contact numbers, and event that has to be covered.
• Any two of the passport, electricity bill copy, ration card, telephone bill copy, or voter ID of the Indian invitee that mentions the address and contact number.
• Introduction letter from the media house detailing the journalists' designation, service duration, and address.
• A notarized NADRA ID Card copy with English translation.
• Copy of any utility bill as address proof.
• A valid Polio vaccination certificate.

Medical Visa / Medical Attendant Visa

Pakistani passport holders can apply for any specialized medical treatment visa to visit India.

The patient and one accompanying person can avail of such a visa and the attendant's visa is co-terminus with the medical visa. Standalone visas of the medical attendants are not entertained. The medical and medical attendant visas are single-entry visas.

Required Documents

The following documents are required to apply for a medical or medical attendant visa to India.

• Appointment letter for medical treatment from an Indian hospital or treatment center specifying the doctor's name, address, contact details, and treatment details.

  The appointment letter also specifies the attendant's name.

• The patient's medical records and diagnostic reports in Pakistan state the diagnosis and treatment recommendation for specialized treatment abroad for which the medical facilities are not available in Pakistan.
• A notarized NADRA ID Card copy with English translation.
• Copy of any utility bill as address proof.
• A valid Polio vaccination certificate.
• Affidavit of the organ donor stating the donor's relationship with the patient and that the donating of the organ is of his/her own volition and not under pressure or any commercial consideration.

  The Pakistan Foreign Office should also attest to the affidavit.

Specialized Medical Facilities Available in India

The following medical facilities are available in India for overseas people.

• Bone Marrow Transplant
• Cosmetic Surgery
• Dialysis and Kidney Transplant
• Gynaecology & Obstetrics
• Joint Replacement Surgery
• Neurosurgery & Trauma Surgery
• Osteoporosis
• Preventive Health Care
• Refractive Surgery
• Vascular Surgery
• Cardiac Care
• Nuclear Medicine
• Urology

Official Visa

The Indian official visas are of two types.

Official Visa for a Pakistani National on an official Visit sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan

A diplomatic or official passport holder can have this visa on the recommendation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan with a Note Verbale traveling to India for official purposes.

Required Documents

The following documents are required to apply for an official visa to India.

• An invitation letter from India.
• Note Verbale from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad stating the travel dates, event dates, and the event name.
• A notarized NADRA ID Card copy with English translation.
• Copy of any utility bill as address proof.
• A valid Polio vaccination certificate.

Official Visit of any Diplomat/Staff posted at a Diplomatic Mission/UN or International organization

A diplomatic or official passport holder of an accredited mission in Pakistan can have this visa to travel to India for official purposes.

Required Documents

The following documents are required to apply for an official visit to India.

• An invitation letter from India.
• Note Verbale from the accredited mission stating the travel dates, event dates, event name, and purpose.
• A diplomatic or non-diplomatic ID card copy issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan and a copy of the valid visa.
• A valid Polio vaccination certificate.

The applicant must show the passport initially while submitting the application and make the passport available when the visa stamping is done.

The visa process takes seven to nine working days so the applicant must request the visa in advance.

The clearance process of the local staff with ordinary Pakistani passports is the same as that of any Pakistani national.

They deposit the requisite visa application fee even with the Note Verbale of the accredited mission.

Pilgrim Visa

A group of pilgrims of more than 10 persons can get an Indian pilgrim visa to visit religious sites in India.

A person cannot travel separately from the group in this visa, and the group travels according to the predetermined itinerary. No person can leave the group and travel alone at any point during travel.

Required Documents

The following documents are required for each applicant to apply for a pilgrim visa to India.

• A notarized NADRA ID Card copy with English translation.
• Copy of any utility bill as address proof.
• A valid Polio vaccination certificate.

The group leader of the pilgrims should submit the following additional documents:

• An invitation letter to all group members from the event organizers in India mentioning the name, address, and contact numbers of the inviting organization specifying the pre-determined itinerary.
• Any two of the passport, electricity bill copy, ration card, telephone bill copy, or voter ID of the Indian invitee that mentions the address and contact number.
• Letter from the individual or organization organizing the pilgrims' group.
• Complete list of visa applicants at least 45 days before the proposed visit date emailed to [email protected].
• A CD containing photographs of each applicant scanned as JPEG files saved with the online visa application number submitted to the High Commission if the photographs were not uploaded while submitting the online visa application form.

Student Visa

Pakistani students can apply for an Indian student visa to study in an approved and recognized academic institute in India.

Students can study professional courses; medical, engineering, law, management, etc., in recognized and approved educational institutes.

Students can also apply for student visas at the school level to study in approved and recognized international schools permitting international students and having high fee structures.

Furthermore, students can also apply for student visas to study dance, music, and yoga in the Ministry of Home Affairs New Delhi's recognized institutes.

Required Documents

The following documents are required to apply for a student visa to India.

• Admission letter in the concerned approved and recognized academic Indian institute.
• Adequate financial standing evidence (bank statement) to support the academic and living expenses in India during the study.
• A notarized NADRA ID Card copy with English translation.
• Copy of any utility bill as address proof.
• A valid Polio vaccination certificate.

Transit Visa

Pakistani nationals can apply for an Indian transit visa if they have a connecting flight to any third country at Chennai, Delhi, or Mumbai airports.

On the other hand, travelers apply for a double entry transit visa if returning to Pakistan from a third country via a connecting flight at Chennai, Delhi, or Mumbai airport.

Travelers with transit visas can stay in the city of entry for not more than 36 hours on each visit.

Required Documents

The following documents are required to apply for a transit visa to India.

• A valid air ticket mentioning the flight details, transit time, and a particular city in India among Chennai, Delhi, or Mumbai.
• A notarized NADRA ID Card copy with English translation.
• Copy of any utility bill as address proof.
• A valid Polio vaccination certificate.

Visitor Visa

A Pakistani national can avail of an Indian visitor visa to meet relatives or friends or for any other purpose upon invitation.

The visitor visa applicants are expected to stay with their relatives or friends during their stay.

Required Documents

The following documents are required to apply for a visitor visa to India.

Documents from India

• Sponsorship certificate countersigned and attested by Indian government officials certifying that they know the Indian sponsor.

  The Indian sponsor should furnish the sponsorship certificate copy to the FRRO concerned immediately after dispatching it to the Pakistani national applying for an Indian visitor visa. It is recommended to have the attesting officer, visiting place, and FRRO from the same location.

• The attesting Indian government official should also attach a self-attested photo ID copy with their contact number and the sponsorship certificate.
• Any two of the passport, electricity bill copy, ration card, telephone bill copy, or voter ID of the Indian invitee that mentions the address and contact number.

Documents from Pakistan

• A notarized NADRA ID Card copy with English translation.
• Copy of any utility bill as address proof.
• A letter from the department head or clearance from the competent government authority for government employees/a letter from the organization with details of designation, service duration, and address of the applicant for the private sector employees/registration copy of the business by the Government of Pakistan with English translation for self-employed persons.
• A valid Polio vaccination certificate.

A person from journalism or media visiting India for nonjournalistic purposes should apply for a journalist visa.

However, they must provide an employment letter about employment and role. If the journalist is a freelancer, he/she should provide the self-certification of being a freelance journalist, time, and duration in this profession.

A journalist should also provide a declaration for the visit purpose, a tentative schedule, and an undertaking that the visit will not be for journalistic or official work.

How to Submit an Indian Visa Application

You can submit your Indian visa application in the following two ways.

TCS Visatronics / Gerry's International

Indian visa applications are not directly received at the High Commission of India, Islamabad.

You can use TCS Visatronics or Gerry's International Visa Drop Box to submit your visa application. They receive your visa application on behalf of the High Commission of India and forward it after primary scrutiny of the required documents attached.

These companies do not accept visa applications with incomplete information or documents.

These visa application centers have trained staff to provide information and answer queries. Furthermore, they do not play any role in the acceptance or rejection of your visa application.

The High Commission of India can ask for further documents from the applicant and the acceptance of a visa application does not guarantee the issuance of a visa.

Counter at High Commission of India

Consular services are provided at Counter # 3 of the High Commission of India, Islamabad from 10:00 to 13:00 from Monday to Friday except on declared holidays.

Furthermore, visa applications for official purposes from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, Diplomatic, Embassy, or High Commission in Islamabad are accepted at the Consular Counters.

All such visa applications must have a Note Verbale.

Return of Passports

The High Commission of India dispatches your passport, with or without a visa, with two immigration sheets via TCS Visatronics / Gerry's International Visa Drop Box through which you submitted your visa application.

The processing time of a visa application form is from 45 to 90 days depending on the receiving of clearances.

You can ask about your visa application status from TCS Visatronics / Gerry's International Visa Drop Box or directly from the High Commission of India, Islamabad.