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Visa Required
Yes
E-Visa
No
On Arrival
No
Insurance
No
Health
Medical exam
Visa fee
USD 185
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Exchange rate
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Visa Status & Eligibility
Visa required
No visa exemption exists for Pakistani passport holders; a B1/B2 visitor visa is mandatory for all tourism and business travel to the United States
Visa exemption
No visa exemption exists for Pakistani passport holders; a B1/B2 visitor visa is mandatory for all tourism and business travel to the United States
Application notes
- Pakistani passport holders require a B1/B2 visa; held GCC residency does not grant visa-free entry or e-visa eligibility for the United States
- All applicants must apply for a visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate, typically in Islamabad or Karachi, regardless of residency in other countries
- Applicants must complete the DS-160 form online at ceac.state.gov/genniv and schedule an in-person interview
- A non-refundable MRV fee of USD 185 is required for all B1/B2 applications
- Processing times vary significantly based on appointment availability at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad or Consulate General in Karachi
Application Process
Step 1
Complete the online DS-160 Nonimmigrant Visa Application form at ceac.state.gov/genniv
Step 2
Pay the non-refundable MRV application fee of USD 185 as instructed on the official U.S. visa appointment portal at ustraveldocs.com
Step 3
Schedule an in-person interview appointment at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad or the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi
Step 4
Attend the scheduled interview with your passport, DS-160 confirmation page, and all required supporting documentation
Step 5
Collect your passport with the visa stamp if the application is approved by the consular officer
Document Checklist
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Application documents
- Valid Pakistani passport with at least 6 months validity beyond the intended stay
- DS-160 confirmation page with barcode
- MRV fee payment receipt
- Recent 2x2 inch passport-sized color photograph meeting U.S. visa requirements
- CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card) original and photocopy
- FRC (Family Registration Certificate from NADRA) not older than 6 months
- Employer NOC (No Objection Certificate) on company letterhead
- Latest FBR tax return or tax certificate
Supporting documents
- Valid Pakistani passport with at least 6 months validity beyond the intended stay
- DS-160 confirmation page with barcode
- MRV fee payment receipt
- Recent 2x2 inch passport-sized color photograph meeting U.S. visa requirements
- CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card) original and photocopy
- FRC (Family Registration Certificate from NADRA) not older than 6 months
- Employer NOC (No Objection Certificate) on company letterhead
- Latest FBR tax return or tax certificate
Health Requirements
Health Requirements
MedicalNo mandatory vaccinations required for entry into the United States