Pakistan passport → India
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for India?
Visa required in advance
Pakistani passport holders need a visa for India, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
India at a glance
- Capital
- New Delhi
- Currency
- Indian rupee (INR)
- Languages
- Hindi, English, and 20 other scheduled languages
- Calling code
- +91
- Region
- Southern Asia
India for other passports
United StateseVisa30 days
United KingdomeVisa30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeeVisa30 days- PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaeVisa30 days
NepalVisa-free
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseVisa30 days
CanadaeVisa30 days
Nearby in Southern Asia for Pakistani passport holders
MaldivesVisa on arrival30 days- NepalVisa on arrival150 days
- Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
BhutaneVisa
AfghanistanVisa required- BangladeshVisa required
IranVisa required
Common questions
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for India?
Pakistani passport holders need a visa for India, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Pakistani citizens stay in India?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Pakistani citizens get a visa on arrival in India?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Pakistani citizens visit without a visa?
29 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Pakistan passport ranks #92 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.