Pakistan Diplomatic Visa 2026: Eligibility, Required Documents, Processing Time & How to Apply Online

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Being posted to Pakistan as a diplomat? The Pakistan diplomatic visa is the category made for diplomats of foreign governments, and foreign diplomats can pursue the whole application online through the Pakistan Online Visa System. This guide explains who is eligible, the required documents, validity and processing times, including the rule that cancels an application if you do not resubmit in time.

Quick facts: First-time entry: 7 working days • Extension: 4 working weeks • Diplomatic passport required • Granted against authorised slots only

What Is the Pakistan Diplomatic Visa?

The diplomatic visa is for diplomats of foreign governments who are assigned to perform diplomatic duties in Pakistan. It is a separate category from the official visa, so choose it only if your assignment and passport are diplomatic.

Application Types

  • First Time (New): apply for a new visa if you do not hold a valid Pakistan visa.
  • Extension: apply for an extension if you hold a valid Pakistan visa and are residing in Pakistan.

Who Is Eligible?

  • All diplomatic staff of foreign countries are eligible to apply.
  • The applicant must be a diplomatic passport holder or a family member of a diplomat assigned to Pakistan.
  • Diplomatic visas are granted against authorised slots only.

Required Documents

  1. Photograph
  2. Passport
  3. Note Verbale by the sending state or organisation
  4. Letter of Recommendation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  5. UN/IO Related Requests Form, if your visit purpose is Assignment (UN/IO)
  6. Arrival Notification Form, if your visit purpose is Assignment (Bilateral)

Extra requirements

  • Applying from a third country: if you are not in your home country, you must upload proof of legal residence. This is mandatory. Use the supporting document type Other.
  • Extension: upload proof of the valid Pakistani visa you want to extend and the entry stamp on your passport, also under Other.

Validity and Processing Time

The visa is valid for the entire tenure of the diplomatic assignment. For an extension, you must hold a valid Pakistani visa and be residing in Pakistan.

Application Processing Time (working days)
First-time entry7 days
Visa extension4 weeks
First-time entry or extension, Afghanistan and Somalia passports4 weeks

Visa issuance is the prerogative of the Government of Pakistan.

Do not miss this deadline: If your application is sent back for review, the processing time starts again from the date you resubmit. You must resubmit within seven (7) days of it being sent back, or the application is cancelled.

How to Apply for a Diplomatic Visa Online

  1. Check eligibility: you hold a diplomatic passport or are a family member of a diplomat, and a slot is authorised.
  2. Collect your documents, including the Note Verbale and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommendation letter.
  3. Open the portal: go to the NADRA diplomatic visa page and click Apply Now.
  4. Choose First Time (New) or Extension, fill in the form and upload everything.
  5. Track the application and resubmit within 7 days if it is sent back.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for a Pakistan diplomatic visa?

Diplomatic staff of foreign governments assigned to diplomatic duties in Pakistan, who hold a diplomatic passport, and family members of such diplomats.

Which documents are required?

A photograph, passport, Note Verbale from the sending state or organisation, and a Ministry of Foreign Affairs letter of recommendation, plus the UN/IO form or the Arrival Notification Form depending on your visit purpose.

How long does processing take?

Seven working days for a first-time entry and four working weeks for an extension. Afghanistan and Somalia passport holders have four working weeks for both.

What happens if my application is sent back?

The processing time restarts from your resubmission date, and the application is cancelled if you do not resubmit within seven days.

Can I apply from a third country?

Yes, but you must upload proof of legal residence under the supporting document type Other.

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Disclaimer: This article summarises information published on the NADRA visa portal at the time of writing. Requirements and processing times can change, so confirm the latest details on the official NADRA diplomatic visa page before applying.

Location: Pakistan

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