Dec 28, 2012

New Visa Agreement Between India and Pakistan

Signed On : 8 Sep 2012

Key features :  

  • Visitor Visa  Places of visit allowable increased from three to five places. In exceptional cases visas can be issued to one year or now it can be of 2 yrs depending on :- 65 yrs of age , person married to other country person and children of age < 12yr accompanying parents.
  • Visa on Arrival  can be granted at Attari/Wagah check-post to persons more than 65 years of age for 45 days with single entry.
  • Business Visa : Businessmen with an annual income above Pak Rs. 5 million or equivalent or annual turnover above Pak Rs. 30 million or equivalent.
  • Group Tourist VisaGroup Tourist Visa for 30 days may be issued for travel in groups, with not less than 10 members and not more than 50 members in each group, organized by approved tour operators/travel agents.
  • Entry and Exit : Now entry and exit from different designated Immigration Check Posts can be allowed, if indicated in application.However, exit from Wagha/Attari on foot cannot be accepted unless the entry was also on foot via Attari/Wagah.