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Family Visit Visa
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Pakistan family route for foreign citizens of Pakistani origin and their spouses visiting and staying with family members.
- Processing time
- The official page lists 7-10 working days for first-time entry and extension, and 4 working weeks for Afghanistan and Somalia passport holders.
- Government fees
- Government fees vary by nationality and route; confirm the payable amount in the Pakistan Online Visa System before submitting.
- Typical duration
- First-time visa valid up to 5 years with up to 1 year stay on each entry; Pakistan-origin extensions can be up to 2 years, while other extensions are yearly or as relevant rules/policy allow.
- Sponsorship required
- Yes
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
In short
As of 13 July 2026, the Family Visit Visa for Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sponsor-led Pakistan immigration route. Sources: official Islamic Republic of Pakistan government pages, reviewed 13 July 2026.
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What is the Family Visit Visa in Islamic Republic of Pakistan?
Family Visit Visa is a sponsor-led Pakistan route. Indicative government fees are Government fees vary by nationality and route; confirm the payable amount in the Pakistan Online Visa System before submitting; indicative processing time is The official page lists 7-10 working days for first-time entry and extension, and 4 working weeks for Afghanistan and Somalia passport holders; typical duration is First-time visa valid up to 5 years with up to 1 year stay on each entry; Pakistan-origin extensions can be up to 2 years, while other extensions are yearly or as relevant rules/policy allow. This route does not lead to permanent residence.
Verified against Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan on 27 June 2026.
Overview
Pakistan's Family Visit Visa is designed for foreign citizens of Pakistani origin and their spouses to visit and stay with family members. The official page says it can be valid up to five years with up to one year stay on each entry, and it notes that people eligible for a Pakistan Origin Card may not need a visa.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The applicant is a foreign citizen of Pakistani origin or their spouse.Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan ↗
- ✓Afghan-origin applicants should apply in the family category only if their spouse is Pakistani.Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan ↗
- ✓Applicants should check Pakistan Origin Card eligibility because eligible people may not need a visa.Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan ↗
- ✓Third-country applicants upload proof of legal residence in the country where they apply.Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan ↗
Common blockers
- !The applicant is not of Pakistani origin and is not a qualifying spouse.Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan ↗
- !Relationship, Pakistan-origin or identity evidence is missing.Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan ↗
- !Extension applicant does not hold a valid Pakistan visa or is not residing in Pakistan.Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Photograph and passport.Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan ↗
- ·Pakistan Origin Card or similar evidence, where applicable.Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan ↗
- ·Marriage certificate, birth certificate, CNIC or NICOP evidence as relevant.Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan ↗
- ·For extensions, proof of valid Pakistan visa and entry stamp.Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm Pakistani-origin, spouse and Pakistan Origin Card position before applying.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare identity, origin, relationship and third-country legal-residence evidence where relevant.
Submit through the official channel
Submit the family visit application through the Pakistan Online Visa System.
After approval
For extensions, apply while in Pakistan with valid visa and entry-stamp evidence.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicant + sponsorUse official Family Visit Visa route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Family Visit Visa.
Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan · verified
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Pakistan's Family Visit Visa for?+
The official page says it is designed for foreign citizens of Pakistani origin and their spouses to visit and stay with family members.
How long can a Pakistan Family Visit Visa last?+
The official page says a first-time family visit visa can be valid up to five years with up to one year stay on each entry.
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We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.
Primary source: Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan
Last checked: 27 June 2026