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At a Glance
The situation
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched the testing phase of an online portal which allows select foreign nationals to apply for over 10 different categories of electronic entry visas (e-visas) to Pakistan.
A closer look
Details of the online portal include the following:
Impact for foreign nationals
The new e-visa system is expected to simplify the process for obtaining entry visas to Pakistan by streamlining document requirements and decreasing processing times for eligible foreign nationals.
Background
In January, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced that the new e-visa system was forthcoming and would provide numerous changes to entry visa policies.
Looking ahead
Fragomen will provide updates on the implementation of the e-visa program as they become available.
This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen or send an email to mideast@fragomen.com.