Tag: Tourist visa

  • Pakistanis kay liye Bahrain aur Azerbaijan jana hua asaan

    Pakistanis kay liye Bahrain aur Azerbaijan jana hua asaan

    In an effort to facilitate tourism and strengthen cultural ties, the government of Azerbaijan has launched a user-friendly online service for the issuance of e-visit visas to citizens from various countries, including Pakistan.

    This exciting development launches in November 2023, providing Pakistani tourists a hassle-free entry into Azerbaijan.

    Azerbaijan visit visa fee November 2023:

    • Standard Category: For a single-entry 30-day electronic visit visa, Pakistani tourists can avail of the standard category at a fee of $69. The processing time for visa applications in this category ranges from 3 to 5 days

    • Urgent Category: In the urgent category, the visit visa for Pakistan nationals costs $119. This option offers a swift consideration period, with visa applications processed within three to five hours

    On the other hand, Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior, Nationality, Passport, and Residence Affairs (NPRA) has unveiled an efficient and convenient online visa application system for Pakistani nationals, offering three distinct types of visit visas.

    This new initiative aims to enhance travel experiences for visitors from Pakistan, whether they are planning a two-week vacation or a more extended stay in Bahrain.

    Visa types and application process:

    Pakistani travelers seeking to explore Bahrain’s tourism or business opportunities can now choose from the following visit visa options:

    1. Visit Visa – 2 Weeks Single Entry
    2. Visit Visa – Three Months Multiple Entry
    3. Visit Visa – One-Year Multiple Entry

    Application process

    1. Visit the official website and click on the “Apply for Visa” link on the homepage
    2. Fill out the eligibility page and proceed to view the available visa types and their respective conditions
    3. Select the desired visa type and click “Apply now”
    4. Complete the online application form as prompted, following the subsequent steps
    5. Attach the required documents, and if you are applying for multiple visas with the same credit card, use the “Submit another application” button to repeat the process
    6. Make the initial payment for the application fee using a credit card through a secure payment gateway, and keep note of the Application Reference Number(s) provided
    7. NPRA will process your application, and once approved, an email notification and a PIN will be sent to you
    8. Visit the Visa homepage and select “Pay for Application.” Provide the necessary information and enter the PIN to access your applications

    Should your application not be approved, you will receive an email containing instructions on contacting the relevant Embassy or NPRA.

    Required documents

    To complete your visa application, ensure you have the following documents:

    • A copy of your passport, including the family page and any additional information pages

    • A copy of a confirmed return air ticket

    • A copy of your hotel booking in Bahrain. If you plan to stay with a relative or friend, provide a copy of their ID reader’s printout

    • A copy of a bank statement under your name, covering the last three months with a balance of not less than the equivalent of USD 1000

    Visa fee information

    The total fee for applying for a two week long visit visa is nine Bahraini Dinar.

  • UAE to resume tourist visas

    The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced that it will resume issuing tourist visas to vaccinated travelers from August 30 (today). UAE authorities have said that applications for tourist visas will be open to people from all countries, provided that they are fully vaccinated with one of the WHO-approved Covid-19 vaccines.

    The WHO-approved vaccines include AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, Pfizer/BioNTech, Sinopharm and Sinovac.

    “The decision applies to citizens of all countries, including those arriving from the previously banned countries. Arriving passengers on tourist visa must take mandatory rapid PCR test at the airport. The previous rules for unvaccinated, including exempted categories, remain in place,” Emirates News Agency has reported.

    On August 5, the UAE lifted a ban on transit passenger traffic from Pakistan, India, Nigeria and other countries.

  • Land in Saudi, get a visa on arrival

    Land in Saudi, get a visa on arrival

    Saudi Arabia is introducing a one-year multiple-entry visit visa for Pakistanis who have a valid UK, US or Schengen visa on their passports, reports The News. The visa will also be applicable for Umra but not for Hajj. There’s a catch though. The visa can only be issued to a credit card holder. When you land at any international airport in Saudi, a visa charge of Rs.18,000 will be charged to your card: cash is not accepted.

    People waiting at immigation. Photo credit: Marhaba Saudi

    You can stay in the country for 90 days and enter multiple times until the visa expires.

    There is another catch. You cannot enter the country if you have a valid UK, US, Schengen visa but have never used it Catch number three is that the first time to fly to Saudi to get an on arrival visa, you have to travel via Saudi Arlines, Flynas or Flydeal. The second time you visit, you can use any airline.

    The Kingdom Tower in Jeddah

    You can also apply for a tourist visa online. Once you submit it and it’s accepted, you will receive an electronic visa that you can show at immigration.