Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for India?

Pakistani citizens need a visa to enter India. (Visa required.) Verified 29 Jun 2026 against the official source.

How long can Pakistani passport holders stay in India?

The official India eVisa page says travellers with a Pakistani passport or Pakistani origin are not eligible for eVisa and should apply for a regular visa at an Indian Mission.

How much does the India entry cost for Pakistani citizens?

The official fee varies — see the official source. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.

Visa requirement

India visa for Pakistani citizens

Official-source answer with stay limit, cost, required documents and last verification date.

Pakistani passport India Visa required

Verified answer

Pakistani citizens need a visa to enter India.

Last verified: 29 Jun 2026 (yesterday)

Confidence: Medium Likely current — confirm details with the official source.

Max stay: The official India eVisa page says travellers with a Pakistani passport or Pakistani origin are not eligible for eVisa and should apply for a regular visa at an Indian Mission.
Official cost: Varies — see notes
Before departure: Apply for a visa before you travel
Official route: Open source (opens in a new tab)

Before you travel

1 Entry step Apply for a visa before you travel Official route (opens in a new tab)
2 Stay limit The official India eVisa page says travellers with a Pakistani passport or Pakistani origin are not eligible for eVisa and should apply for a regular visa at an Indian Mission.
3 Official fee Varies — see notes
4 Passport validity Use Indian Visa Online and the responsible Indian Mission for the passport-validity and blank-page rules attached to the issued regular visa category. Validity source (opens in a new tab)
5 Transit airside transit: conditional; landside transit: required; BOI says direct air transit through India without leaving specified airport precincts up to 24 hours does not require a transit visa. Leaving the airport precincts, longer transit, non-direct transit or entering India uses the normal visa / eVisa / VoA rule. Transit source (opens in a new tab)
6 Freshness Checked 29 Jun 2026; confidence: medium

Shareable verdict: Pakistani citizens need a visa to enter India. Checked 29 Jun 2026.

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Cost note

Indian regular visa fees, outsourcing/service charges and payment channels depend on nationality, visa type and mission. Confirm the current fee on Indian Visa Online or the responsible Indian Mission before paying.

Passport and transit notes

Passport validity: Use Indian Visa Online and the responsible Indian Mission for the passport-validity and blank-page rules attached to the issued regular visa category.; Validity source (opens in a new tab) Validity guide
Transit: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: required; BOI says direct air transit through India without leaving specified airport precincts up to 24 hours does not require a transit visa. Leaving the airport precincts, longer transit, non-direct transit or entering India uses the normal visa / eVisa / VoA rule.; Transit source (opens in a new tab) Transit guide

What you need

Pakistani ordinary passport
Regular Indian visa or other official entry permission before travel
Completed Indian Visa Online regular/paper visa application
Printed and signed application, passport and supporting documents for the IVAC or Indian Mission
Return or onward ticket, accommodation and trip-purpose evidence if requested

Why this verdict

Pakistani citizens are encoded from India's official destination source set (Pakistani passport / Pakistani-origin travellers are directed to the regular Indian Mission route). This destination-wave matrix record is intentionally conservative: ordinary passport, tourism / short visitor travel only. Work, study, residence, long-term stay, diplomatic/service passports, military/security/police-background eVisa limits, Pakistani-origin caveats, special travel documents, protected/restricted-area permits, airline handling and immigration discretion can change the practical answer. Reconfirm on the official Indian source before booking.

Conditional rules

Work, study, residence, employment or long-term stay Visa required

The short-visitor rule encoded here does not cover work, study, residence, employment or long-term stay.

Frequently asked questions

Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for India?: Pakistani citizens need a visa to enter India. (Visa required.) Verified 29 Jun 2026 against the official source.
How long can Pakistani passport holders stay in India?: The official India eVisa page says travellers with a Pakistani passport or Pakistani origin are not eligible for eVisa and should apply for a regular visa at an Indian Mission.
How much does the India entry cost for Pakistani citizens?: The official fee varies — see the official source. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.

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Disclaimer. Visa and entry requirements change frequently and without notice and may depend on your specific circumstances (nationality, passport type, purpose and length of stay, residence in other countries, onward route and current diplomatic situation). The information here is for general guidance only, may be out of date, and is not legal, immigration, or travel advice. All cost, duration, and popularity figures are estimates. Always confirm the exact, current requirements with the official source for the destination country — its embassy, consulate, immigration service, or official e-visa portal (linked where available) — and with your airline before booking or travelling. We do not guarantee accuracy or completeness and accept no liability for any loss, denied boarding, refused entry, or other consequences. Last-verified dates are shown for each record; a record without a recent verification date should be treated as unconfirmed.