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Visa Required
Yes
E-Visa
No
On Arrival
No
Insurance
No
Health
None
Visa fee
USD 185
Destination at a glance
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Currency
Dollar (USD)
Phone code
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Language
English
Exchange rate
1 USD = 277.7838 PKR
Currency converter
LivePKR
27,778.38
USD
100
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Visa Status & Eligibility
Visa required
No visa exemption exists for Pakistani passport holders; a B1/B2 visitor visa is required for all tourism purposes
Visa exemption
No visa exemption exists for Pakistani passport holders; a B1/B2 visitor visa is required for all tourism purposes
Application notes
- Pakistani passport holders are not eligible for visa-free entry, e-visa, or visa-on-arrival programs for the United States
- All applicants must attend a mandatory in-person interview at a United States Embassy or Consulate
- Applicants must complete the DS-160 online nonimmigrant visa application form via the Consular Electronic Application Center portal
- Processing times vary significantly based on appointment availability at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad or the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi
- Applicants should apply well in advance of their intended travel date due to potential administrative processing requirements
- Possession of a valid visa from another country does not grant visa-free access or waiver privileges for the United States
Application Process
Step 1
Complete the DS-160 form online at ceac.state.gov/genniv
Step 2
Complete the online DS-160 nonimmigrant visa application form
Step 3
Create an account on the official U.S. visa appointment scheduling website
Step 4
Pay the non-refundable MRV application fee
Step 5
Schedule an appointment for a biometrics collection and an in-person visa interview
Step 6
Attend the interview at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad or the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi
Step 7
Collect the passport with the visa stamp if the application is approved
Step 8
Schedule your interview and pay the MRV fee via ustraveldocs.com/pk
Document Checklist
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Application documents
- Valid Pakistani passport
- DS-160 confirmation page
- Visa interview appointment confirmation
- Passport-sized photograph
- CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card)
- FRC (Family Registration Certificate from NADRA)
- Employer NOC (No Objection Certificate)
- FBR tax return documents
Supporting documents
- Valid Pakistani passport
- DS-160 confirmation page
- Visa interview appointment confirmation
- Passport-sized photograph
- CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card)
- FRC (Family Registration Certificate from NADRA)
- Employer NOC (No Objection Certificate)
- FBR tax return documents
Health Requirements
Health Requirements
MedicalRoutine vaccinations including measles-mumps-rubella and polio are recommended for all travelers