🇵🇰Pakistan

Typically bring

• Valid Indian passport with at least six months remaining validity and blank visa pages.
• Completed visa application form (online or paper, as required).
• Recent passport‑size colour photographs meeting the specified dimensions.
• Proof of travel itinerary such as confirmed flight tickets (at least a return or onward ticket).
• Hotel reservation or invitation letter from a Pakistani host.
• Evidence of sufficient funds for the duration of stay (bank statements, credit card limit, etc.).

Watch out for

• Applying for a visa on arrival is not permitted for Indian nationals; attempting to travel without a pre‑approved visa will lead to denial of entry.
• Submitting an incomplete or incorrect application can cause delays or rejection; double‑check photo specs and form entries.
• Passport validity less than six months is a common cause for refusal at the border.
• Traveling with an expired or damaged passport page can result in the visa being invalidated.
• Ignoring the need for a valid return/onward ticket may raise questions at immigration.

Good to know

• Currency is the Pakistani Rupee (PKR); cash is widely used, but ATMs in major cities accept international cards.
• Urdu is the national language; English is commonly understood in hotels, tourism, and business settings.
• Mobile connectivity is good in urban areas; consider buying a local SIM card for better rates.
• Dress modestly, especially in conservative regions, to respect local customs.
• Stay updated on travel advisories and register with the Indian embassy in Islamabad for safety updates.