Information for Travelers
Pakistani Visas
U.S. citizens require a valid passport and valid Pakistani visa to enter and exit Pakistan for any purpose. Visitors must obtain visas at a Pakistani Embassy or Consulate abroad prior to entering the country, as there are no provisions for visas upon arrival. Those arriving without a valid passport and valid visa are subject to immediate deportation. The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Pakistan are unable to assist when U.S. citizens arrive without proper documentation.
If a foreign citizen (e.g., an American) overstays his or her Pakistani visa, or otherwise violates Pakistani visa regulations, the traveler may require a clearance from the Ministry of Interior in order to leave the country. Such travelers generally must pay a fine, and in some cases, may be jailed until their deportation can be arranged.
Further information on entry requirements can be obtained from the Embassy of Pakistan at:
3517 International Court Avenue,
NW, Washington, DC 20008;
telephone: 202-243-6500;
e-mail: info@pakistan-embassy.org
web site: http://www.pakistan-embassy.org
Travelers may also contact one of the Consulates General of Pakistan in:
Boston: 20 Chestnut Street,
Needham, MA 02492;
telephone: (781) 455-8000;
fax: (617) 266-6666;
email: pakistan@tiac.net
Chicago: 333 North Michigan Ave.,
Suite 728, Chicago, IL, 60601;
telephone: (312) 781-1831;
fax: (312) 781-1839;
email: parepchicago@yahoo.com
Houston: 11850 Jones Road,
Houston, TX, 77070;
telephone: (281) 890-2223;
fax: (281) 890-1433;
email: parephouston@sbcglobal.net
Los Angeles: 10850 Wilshire Blvd.,
Suite 1100, Los Angeles, CA 90024;
telephone: (310) 441-5114;
fax: (310) 441-9256;
email: info@pakconsulatela.org
New York: 12 East 65th St.,
New York, NY 10021;
telephone: (212) 879-5800;
fax: (212) 517-6987;
website: www.pakistanconsulateny.org
If a traveler plans to stay longer than the time listed on the visa, he or she must extend the stay with the local passport office of the Ministry of Interior. Visit the Embassy of Pakistan web site at http://www.pakistan-embassy.org/ for the most current visa information.