PTI government unleashes unprecedented Visa Policy in the history of Pakistan, 10 salient features

ISLAMABAD – Following are the highlights of unprecedented liberalization ofVisa Regime opening up to the World

• 175 countries to receive E-Visa• Visa on arrival for 50 countries (earlier they were 24)• IATA approved Tour Operators will be allowed to bring tourist groupsto Pakistan

• Canadian and British passport holders Sikhs will be allowed to availthis facility• Business Visa from 68 countries to 96 countries (Business documentedwould be needed)• Work Visa: Pak Missions will issue visas on recommendation of BOI• Family Visit: 5 years Multiple Entry Visa in 7-10 working days• Pak Missions will be allowed to grant 5 years validity and one yearstay (Multiple) entry visa to foreigners of Pak origin and their spouses

• Diplomatic Visa: Tenure of diplomatic /official assignment• Tablighi visa: 45 days• Missionary visa: 01 year• House Aide Visa• Student Visa: 02 Years• Free movement of foreigners in open cantonment• Close cantonments will retain prohibited status• Visible signboard to be installed at restricted areas instead of wholedistrict or tehsil• Border crossing will be open/non-restricted• AJK & GB to be non-restricted• Revised list of restricted /prohibited areas