On Arrival Visa facility for Afghan Nationals: Pakistan government takes important decision
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ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has taken an important decision over the on arrival visa facility for Afghan Nationals.
Pakistan has abolished the long-standing facility of on arrival visas for Afghan nationals.
According to the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) immigration wing, the move comes due to increased security risks emanating from the western border.
Following the decision, the government also restricted the mobility of Afghan nationals in the country and halted visa issuance on airports and borders crossing points.
FIA Immigration Director Ismatullah Junejo said Afghan nationals were being granted a 30-day visa on arrival at entry points. As the new policy comes into effect, they will be required to apply for a visa from Pakistani missions in Afghanistan.
Once issued a visa, the Afghan nationals will be allowed entry into Pakistan. Upon entry, they will be asked to fill out details including the time period and place of stay. The details, in Form C, will be forwarded to security agencies for verification.
Once the details are verified, the Afghan nationals will be issued residence and travel permits.
