India Visa Requirements for Pakistani Citizens (2026)
India has specific entry rules for Pakistani passport holders. Cost: US$25. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Specifically for Pakistani passport holders
- •Pakistan nationals have a dedicated visitor visa category, P1, for visiting relatives or friends in India or for any other legitimate purpose. [1]
- •Pakistan nationals travelling under religious protocol use the P2 pilgrim visa category. [1]
Required documents
- A valid national passport. [3]
- A valid visa issued by an Indian Mission/Post or an eVisa issued by the Bureau of Immigration. [3]
- A completed eArrival Card, which foreign nationals must submit. [2]
- A completed Self-Declaration Form, to be filled before the arrival immigration counters. [2]
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa |
|---|
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The e-Visa fee is USD 25.
- •India does not authorise any agent or intermediary to charge fees for emergency or express visas, eVisas or the eArrival card. [2]
How to apply
- Fill in the visa application online at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in. [2]
- Apply for a regular or paper visa through an Indian Mission/Post, or for an eVisa through the Bureau of Immigration. [3]
- Complete and submit the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival, via boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in or the Indian Visa Su-Swagatam mobile app. [6]
- Fill the Self-Declaration Form before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [2]
Before you fly
- •Foreign nationals must complete and submit the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival; it is arrival information, not a visa. [6]
- •All passengers must fill the Self-Declaration Form before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [2]
- •Entry requires a valid passport and a valid visa or eVisa; OCI cardholders do not need a visa. [2]
Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Pakistani nationals with dual nationality must ONLY apply on their Pakistani passport.
People of Pakistani origin, Spouses of Pakistanis or whose parents or grandparents have held a Pakistani passport in the past must submit a copy of a Pakistan Overseas Card (NICOP) or a Citizenship Renunciation Letter issued by the Ministry of Interior of Pakistan.
All existing valid visas held by Pakistani nationals, except medical, long-term, diplomatic and official visas, stand revoked with immediate effect from 27 April 2025; medical visas issued to Pakistani nationals are valid until 29 April 2025. [6]
Visa on arrival in India is available only to nationals of Japan, South Korea and the UAE, so Pakistani travellers cannot use it. [3]
Beware of agents or intermediaries charging for emergency or express visas, eVisas or the eArrival card, since the Government of India does not authorise them. [2]
Recent changes
- · confirmedKuwait
- · confirmedBahrain
- · confirmedreplaced emergency e-Visa with six categories of electronic visas for nationals of Afghanistan
- · confirmedresumed Qatar
- · confirmedresumed China (including Hong Kong and Macau), only for business e-Visa
- · confirmedBritish citizens of Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey, and British Overseas Territories citizens of Gibraltar
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedsuspended Canada
- · confirmedresumed Saudi Arabia
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedSaudi Arabia
- · confirmedQatar
Policy updates affecting this route
- · confirmedPaper arrival/departure (disembarkation) card completed on arrival → Foreigners and OCI holders must submit the e-Arrival card online within 72 hours before arrival at boi.gov.in — India replaces paper arrival card with a mandatory online e-Arrival
Frequently asked
How much does the India visa cost for Pakistani passport holders?
US$25 — e-Visa.
What documents are required?
A valid national passport.; A valid visa issued by an Indian Mission/Post or an eVisa issued by the Bureau of Immigration.; A completed eArrival Card, which foreign nationals must submit.; A completed Self-Declaration Form, to be filled before the arrival immigration counters..
Where do Pakistani passport holders apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
Do Pakistani nationals need a visa to enter India?
Yes. All foreign nationals need a valid passport with a valid visa, eVisa or OCI card, except those exempted under bilateral arrangements.
Can I get a visa on arrival in India?
No. Visa on arrival is limited to nationals of Japan, South Korea and the UAE, available at selected airports.
Where do I apply for an Indian visa?
Online at indianvisaonline.gov.in: regular or paper visas through an Indian Mission/Post, and eVisas through the Bureau of Immigration.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Pakistani citizens” and “Visa policy of India”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] boi.gov.in [2] boi.gov.in [3] indianvisaonline.gov.in [4] mea.gov.in [5] boi.gov.in [6] boi.gov.in [7] boi.gov.in. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.
This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.