🇮🇳 India visa requirements for Pakistani citizens

Entry rules for Pakistan passport holders

Pakistani citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to India. Applications generally go through a India embassy or consulate and require a completed form, passport photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and sometimes travel insurance. Start the process several weeks before your planned trip, as processing times vary.

Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official India immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.

How this compares

The Pakistani passport ranks #196 worldwide, opening 32 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (10 visa-free, 20 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). India is not among them — it is one of the 115 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.

The arrangement is reciprocal: Indian citizens traveling to Pakistan face the same requirement (visa required).

Across Southern Asia as a whole, 3 of 8 destinations are open to Pakistani travelers without arranging a visa in advance.

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