India

1- NADRA

Documents Required for Indian Visa

Following are the requirements for India visit visa for Pakistani:

Documents from India:

1) Sponsorship Certificate: (for format please click here) (for any one place to be visited): This certificate also needs to be authenticated through one of the Indian government representatives. (DM/ SP/SDM/ Tehsildar/ BDO/ SHO/ Groups.

Any officers of State and Central Government/ Principal of a Government college and Principal/headmaster of a Government School), who can vouch for your Indian sponsor. All visitors need to provide a sponsorship letter. Note: It is the responsibility of the Indian sponsor to provide a copy of the sponsorship certificate to the FRO concerned within 24 hours of delivering it to the Pakistani visa applicant. 

2) Individuals who are Indian government officials should also attach a copy of their photo identity cards along with their contact information (a landline is preferable).

3) The Indian invitee must present two of these documents: a passport, a copy of any or all of these bills: electricity, telephone, ration, election card, clearly stating the address and contact numbers.

Documents from Pakistan:

Following are the required documents for Indian Visa for Pakistani National

Passport: 

• Original Passport as well as all old passports
• Please note passport must fulfill all below conditions
• Passport should have a minimum of 2 blank pages & should be valid for a period of 6 months from the date of travel

2- Photographs

Photographs for Indian Visa

• Three recent colored photographs of size 35 x 45 mm white background with matt or semi-matt finish with 80% face coverage, white background, and without border. (Photograph should not be more than 3 months old, scanned/stapled and should not be used in any of the previous visas)

3- Additional Documents

Financial Documents for Indian Visa

If Employed: 

• Original Leave sanction letter on Employer’s Letterhead
• Original Personal Bank Account Statement for last 6 months mentioning the Bank’s name, Bank’s Telephone Number, Applicant’s Name and Account No. clearly on Bank letterhead with seal & sign of Bank officer with a minimum closing balance of around PKR 800,000 (Sudden deposit of money is not appreciated).
• Last 3 months’ salary slips
• Personal Income Tax Returns for last 3 Assessment years or Tax Deduction Certificate

If Self-Employed Professional / Businessman 

• Personal Income Tax returns for last 3 years
• Company Income Tax returns for last 3 years (If filed separately)
• Original Personal Bank Account Statement for last 6 months mentioning the Bank’s name, Bank’s Telephone Number, Applicant’s Name and Account No. clearly on Bank letterhead with seal & sign of Bank officer with a minimum closing balance of around PKR 800,000 in case of traveling alone. If the family wants to apply, in that case, ensure the funds are above PKR 1,200,000 (Sudden deposit of money is not appreciated).
• Original Company Current Bank Account Statement for last 6 months mentioning the Bank’s name, Bank’s Telephone Number, Applicant’s Name and Account No. clearly on Bank letterhead with seal & sign of Bank officer, the statement should be updated at least 7 days prior to the submission date. OR If Current A/c statement is very bulky then you can provide an Original Balance confirmation letter on Bank letterhead with seal & sign (If having separate Bank, A/c statement in the name of company)

Supporting Documents for Indian Visa

If Employed: 

• Visiting card & Employee ID card (company card) copy

If Self-Employed Professional / Businessman 

• Company Registration Certificate / Certificate of Incorporation
• Proof of Proprietorship / Partnership (In case the applicant is Proprietor / Partner in a firm)
• Chamber of Commerce Certificate if you have a membership with the Chamber of Commerce.

If Student 

• School / College / University ID card copy
• Leave sanction letter on school or college letterhead / Bonafide letter
• If a Minor student is traveling alone or only with one parent, a No Objection Certificate is required on PKR 100 stamp paper from a non-accompanying parent, attested by Notary Public along with their signature id proof like passport copy.

If Retired 

• Copy of retirement order / relieving letter
• Copy of discharge book
• Copy of pension book if any

Additional Required Documents for Indian Visa

• National ID card scanned colored copy. Both back and front side
• Family Registration Certificate
• Marriage Registration Certificate (In case you are traveling with your spouse)