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India visa for citizens of Pakistan

Citizens of Pakistan need a visa before travelling to India: the Regular visa (tourist, business, student, employment) from an Indian mission.

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With a passport of Pakistan

Visa needed

Visa before you travel

regular visa from an Indian mission only

Visa services for Pakistani nationals suspended since 24 April 2025 (except long term, diplomatic, official); no eVisa ever for Pakistani passports or persons of Pakistani origin.

By purpose of the trip

PurposeWhat you need
TourismRegular visa (tourist, business, student, employment) from an Indian mission
BusinessRegular visa (tourist, business, student, employment) from an Indian mission
Family visitRegular visa (tourist, business, student, employment) from an Indian mission
StudyRegular visa (tourist, business, student, employment) from an Indian mission
WorkRegular visa (tourist, business, student, employment) from an Indian mission
TransitVisa before you travel

Ways into India

Stay
varies
Processing
varies; Pakistani nationals: currently suspended
Interview
No
Official site: indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa

Check before you travel

  • Pakistan suspension (24 April 2025) confirmed by MEA reporting at the time; no official 2026 notice found on whether it is still in force.
  • Maldives 90 day exemption from general MHA policy, not rechecked on an official page.
  • e-Medical stay: FAQ says 60 days, category page says 1 year.
  • Max stay per visit on 1 and 5 year e-Tourist from portal FAQ (90 days; 180 for US, UK, CA, JP); not rechecked in this pass.

Questions

Do citizens of Pakistan need a visa for India?

Citizens of Pakistan need a visa before travelling to India: the Regular visa (tourist, business, student, employment) from an Indian mission.

How much does it cost?

See the official site for the current fee.

Can Sroky apply for me?

Not for this trip yet. Apply on the official site: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/.

Can I study or work in India on this?

No. Study and work need their own visa: Regular visa (tourist, business, student, employment) from an Indian mission.

India for other passports

Where else can citizens of Pakistan go

Every destination for citizens of Pakistan

Official sources

Checked on November 4, 2026

Sroky is a private company and is not part of any government. The destination decides on every entry. Rules change: the official source always applies.