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Prospective students who wish to pursue higher education in Pakistan can apply for a 2-year Student Visa.

Application Type

You can apply for two types of visas online :

First Time (New) : You can apply for a new visa if you do not possess a valid Pakistan visa.

Extension : You can apply for a visa extension if you posses a valid Pakistan visa and you are residing in Pakistan.

Eligibility

  • Citizens of countries listed here are eligible to apply for this visa.

Required Documents

  1. Photograph
  2. Passport
  3. Admission/Bonafide letter
  4. NOC from HEC/Economic Affairs Division/IPC/Health Ministry/Education Ministry
  5. For Entry visa: NOC from the concerned Government
  6. For Extension: NOC from concerned embassy in Pakistan of students country
  7. Sponsorship/Bank Statement in case of accompanying family)
  • You are required to upload proof of legal residence,  in case you are not present in your home country and are applying for visa from a third country, it’s a mandatory requirement! The document can be uploaded in the supporting document type: Other
  • In Case of Extension– Please upload proof of Valid Pakistani Visa for which you are seeking Extension and Entry Stamp on your Passport in the supporting document type: Other

Duration and Validity

  • A Study Visa is granted for 2 years
In case of extension, please make sure that you have a valid Pakistani Visa and are residing in Pakistan as well.

Processing Time

Issuance of Visa is the prerogative of the Government of Pakistan.
  • 4 Weeks (Working Days – First Time Entry)
  • 4 Weeks (Working Days – Visa Extension)
Please Note: : If the application is Sent Back for Review to the Applicant, the set processing time will be applicable again (The processing time will re-start from the date of re-submission of application).
The Application will stand cancelled if applicant doesn’t resubmit his/her application in Seven (7) days from the date of application sent for review.

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