ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has taken an important decision over the on arrivalvisa facility for Afghan Nationals.
Pakistan has abolished the long-standing facility of on arrival visas forAfghan nationals.
According to the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) immigration wing, themove comes due to increased security risks emanating from the westernborder.
Following the decision, the government also restricted the mobility ofAfghan nationals in the country and halted visa issuance on airports andborders crossing points.
FIA Immigration Director Ismatullah Junejo said Afghan nationals were beinggranted a 30-day visa on arrival at entry points. As the new policy comesinto effect, they will be required to apply for a visa fromPakistani missions in Afghanistan.
Once issued a visa, the Afghan nationals will be allowed entry intoPakistan. Upon entry, they will be asked to fill out details including thetime period and place of stay. The details, in Form C, will be forwarded tosecurity agencies for verification.
Once the details are verified, the Afghan nationals will be issuedresidence and travel permits.