VISIT VISA TO PAKISTANI NATIONALS 

Pakistani nationals are not eligible for Tourist Visa; they should apply for Visit Visa instead. Visit Visa is generally valid for three months. Applicants should specify places to be visited with preference for maximum of five (5) places. 

All applicants of Pakistani origin, who hold dual nationality must apply for an Indian Visa on their Pakistani passport only. Those holding NICOP must give a copy thereof. Copy of NADRA Card, with English translation clearly indicating address, must also be submitted. 

Applications from Pakistani nationals/those holding dual nationality may generally take at least about two months for processing and issuance of visa. Pakistani nationals should also submit a sponsorship certificate, duly attested by authorized officer in India, along with self-attested copy of photo identity card of the issuing officer. In case of a family (only spouses and children), one sponsorship certificate can be submitted for the whole family not exceeding six members if the family is travelling, entering and exiting India together. Sponsorship certificate may not be required in case of business visa or conference visa etc. if other supporting documents are available. 

Validity of Visa: Applicants must avail the visa within stipulated duration only. 

PERSONS OF PAKISTANI ORIGIN: 

All applicants of Pakistani origin, who hold dual nationality must apply for an Indian Visa on their Pakistani passport only. Those holding NICOP must give a copy thereof. Those who have renounced Pakistani nationality or cancelled their Pakistani passport should submit documentary proof of the same. 

Processing time for applications received from persons of Pakistani origin may take at least about 8 weeks or more. 

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