Journalist Visa
Journalists can apply for this visa which is valid for Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi.
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
- All Journalists are eligible to apply subject to approval.
- Consultation Feedback is required from Press Attaches and Link Offices of the respective media houses.
Required Documents
- Photograph
- Passport
- Letter from Media Agency/Organization
- Recommendation from Ministry of information and broadcasting/Press Attaché/Pak Mission Abroad.
- 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
For Accredited and Pakistan-based Media Houses:
Visa valid for the entire tenure of the assignment subject to approval.
For non Pakistan-based journalists:
Visa valid for 3 months or more, subject to approval.
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.
- Entry for Accredited /Based (Short Term/Long Term) : 7-10 Days (Working Days)
- Entry For non Pakistan-based journalists – Individuals and Family (Up to 3 Months) : 7-10 Days (Working Days)
- Entry For non Pakistan-based journalists – Individuals and Family (Greater than 3 Months) : 4 Weeks (Working Days)
- Extension – Individual/Family : 4 Weeks (Working Days)
- 4 Weeks (Working days – First Time Entry/Visa Extension) (For Afghanistan and Somalia Passport
Holders)
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.
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.