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Visa Required
Yes
E-Visa
No
On Arrival
No
Insurance
No
Health
None
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 visa is required for all tourism purposes regardless of holding a UK 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 UK visa
Application notes
- Pakistani passport holders require a B1/B2 visa; holding a UK visa does not grant visa-free entry or an expedited pathway to the United States
- The US visa application process is identical for all Pakistani passport holders regardless of other foreign visas held
- Applicants must complete the DS-160 form online at ceac.state.gov/genniv before scheduling an interview
- All applicants must appear in person for a biometric appointment and a consular interview at the US Embassy in Islamabad or the US Consulate General in Karachi
- The MRV fee of 185 USD is non-refundable and non-transferable
- Processing times vary significantly based on appointment availability and administrative processing requirements
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 US visa appointment portal 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 biometrics and a consular interview at the US Embassy in Islamabad or the US Consulate General in Karachi
Step 5
Attend the scheduled interview with your passport and all required supporting documentation
Step 6
Collect your passport with the visa stamp or receive notification of the decision
Document Checklist
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Application documents
- Valid Pakistani passport
- DS-160 confirmation page
- Appointment confirmation page
- Payment receipt for the MRV fee
- 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 with contact details
- FBR tax return (latest year) or tax certificate
Supporting documents
- Valid Pakistani passport
- DS-160 confirmation page
- Appointment confirmation page
- Payment receipt for the MRV fee
- 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 with contact details
- FBR tax return (latest year) or tax certificate
Health Requirements
Health Requirements
MedicalRoutine vaccinations such as measles-mumps-rubella and polio are recommended for all international travelers