ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has simplified its visa system for 48 countries including Iran, rolling out a visa on arrival policy for diplomats and official passport holders, IRNA reported on Saturday.
According to a statement issued by Interior Ministry, the new visa policy would permit nationals of at least 48 countries to come to in Pakistan on visa on arrival.
It relaxes restrictions for those holding the passports from Denmark, Egypt, Finland, Belgium, Brazil, Germany, Malaysia, Russia, Turkey, China, Sri Lanka, Australia and Denmark among others.
Iranians and a majority of other nationals are offered visas on arrival for the three-month period, however, there are citizens including ones from Egypt and Azerbaijan who are entitled to gain 30-day visas.
The notification further revealed that citizens of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Afghanistan and India will not be able to benefit from the policy amongst other nations, The News International reported.
“Prime Minister Imran Khan had earlier announced on March 13 that a visa on arrival policy will be rolling out for countries including UAE, Turkey, Malaysia and China,” the newspaper said.-Agencies
