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🇮🇳 Does an Indian need a visa for Pakistan 🇵🇰?
Yes. Indian passport holders need a visa for Pakistan, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Pakistan before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Indian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Pakistan or its official government website before you travel.
⚠ U.S. State Department travel advisory for Pakistan: Level 3: Reconsider Travel (updated 3 March 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Where to apply in India
If you live in India, visas for Pakistan are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.
- High Commission of Pakistan, New Delhi · pakhcnewdelhi.org.pk
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Pakistan at a glance
Capital: Islamabad · Currency: Pakistani rupee (PKR, ₨) · Official languages: English, Urdu · Calling code: +92
Plugs and voltage
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in India (C, D, M) works with sockets in Pakistan.
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Your embassy in Pakistan
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Pakistan, contact the embassy of India:
- High Commission of India, Islamabad · Street 3, Diplomatic Enclave · india.org.pk
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Pakistan for Indian passport holders
- 🇧🇹 Bhutan — Visa-free 14 days
- 🇲🇻 Maldives — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇳🇵 Nepal — Visa-free
- 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka — Visa on arrival
- 🇦🇫 Afghanistan — e-Visa 30 days
- 🇮🇷 Iran — e-Visa 30 days
The other way round
🇵🇰 Pakistani passport holders visiting India: Pakistani passport holders need a visa for India, applied for at an embassy or consulate of India before travelling.
The Indian passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Pakistan?
Indian passport holders need a visa for Pakistan, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Pakistan before travelling.
Does a Pakistani need a visa for India?
Pakistani passport holders need a visa for India, applied for at an embassy or consulate of India before travelling.