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Visa Required
Yes
E-Visa
No
On Arrival
No
Insurance
No
Health
Required
Visa fee
USD 185
Destination at a glance
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Currency
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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 visa is required for all tourism purposes regardless of holding a Schengen visa
Visa exemption
No visa exemption exists for Pakistani passport holders; a B1/B2 visa is required for all tourism purposes regardless of holding a Schengen visa
Application notes
- Pakistani passport holders require a B1/B2 visa for entry; holding a Schengen visa does not grant visa-free access or an expedited pathway to the United States
- All applicants must complete the DS-160 online nonimmigrant visa application form
- Applicants must schedule and attend an in-person interview at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad or the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi
- The MRV fee is non-refundable and non-transferable
- Applicants should apply well in advance of their intended travel date due to potential wait times for interview appointments
- Proof of strong ties to Pakistan is critical to demonstrate intent to return after the visit
Application Process
Step 1
Complete the online DS-160 nonimmigrant visa application form at ceac.state.gov/genniv
Step 2
Create an account on the official U.S. visa appointment scheduling website at ustraveldocs.com
Step 3
Pay the non-refundable MRV application fee of 185 USD through the designated bank channels provided on the appointment portal
Step 4
Schedule an appointment for an in-person interview at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad or the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi
Step 5
Attend the interview with all required supporting documentation and the DS-160 confirmation page
Step 6
Collect the passport with the visa stamp if the application is approved
Document Checklist
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Application documents
- Valid Pakistani passport
- DS-160 confirmation page
- Appointment confirmation page
- CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card)
- FRC (Family Registration Certificate from NADRA)
- 6 months bank statements
- Employer NOC (No Objection Certificate)
- FBR tax return
Supporting documents
- Valid Pakistani passport
- DS-160 confirmation page
- Appointment confirmation page
- CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card)
- FRC (Family Registration Certificate from NADRA)
- 6 months bank statements
- Employer NOC (No Objection Certificate)
- FBR tax return
Health Requirements
Health Requirements
MedicalNo mandatory vaccinations required for entry