ISLAMABAD: The federal government has launched a new visa policy, effective from midnight, under which visa fees have been abolished for citizens of 126 countries and visa issuance process has been streamlined.
As per the details, Federal Minister for Information Ataullah Tarar while announcing the policy in a press conference in Islamabad revealed that visa fee has been abolished for certain countries. The new process simplifies visa application, allowing easy access to Pakistan.
Under the new policy, visas will be valid for 90 days and can be obtained by answering only 30 questions. Residents of Gulf countries will get visa immediately upon presentation of their passports on arrival in Pakistan.
Apart from announcing the visa policy, Tarar highlighted the upcoming Independence Day celebrations, including Pakistan’s first drone show at Islamabad’s F-9 Park. The event will have 500 drones and will be a non-political display featuring only the Pakistani flag.
The minister emphasized that the safety of tourists is the top priority, and strong arrangements have been made to ensure their safety.
He also mentioned the important developments in the tourism sector in Gilgit-Baltistan, which will provide quality and affordable accommodation to tourists.
The new visa policy aims to make Pakistan more accessible to international travellers, with a simplified application process to attract tourists and boost the country’s tourism industry.
