Consular Service

VISA FOR CHINESE NATIONALS

Important Information for Chinese Nationals

Holders of Diplomatic and Official Passports of the People’s Republic of China do not require visa for visit and stay in Pakistan for up to one month.

There is No Visa Fee for Passport Holders of People’s Republic of China for any type of visa.

Documents Required

1. For Tourist/Visitor’s Visa to Chinese Nationals

  • Completely filled in Visa Application Form.
  • Copy of Chinese Residence Card.
  • Two latest photographs of the applicant not more than 6 months old.
  • Invitation letter from Pakistan.
  • Document indicating financial position of the applicant.
  • Letter from the applicant’s employer indicating issuance of leave for travel to Pakistan.
  • In case of self-employed applicant, request on Letterhead of the applicant’s company/firm for issuance of visa.
  • Return air ticket or evidence for adequate arrangement for travel by road.

2.a. Business Visa

  • Completely filled in Visa Application Form and supplementary form for business visa applicants. 
  • Photocopy of Chinese Identity Card/Passport.
  • Invitation Letter from Pakistani company or Recommendation Letter from the concerned Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Pakistan. 
  • Letter from the Chinese Company to which the applicant belongs, elaborating reason for visit and requesting issuance of visa.
  • 2 colorful photos (size: 1 or 2 inch)
  • Should apply by person

2.b. Business Visa On Arrival

Visa On Arrival (VOA) NON-Reporting to the Foreign Investors/Businessmen

Genuine Businessmen from China will be allowed Visa On Arrival (VOA) NON-Reporting for 30 days on production of any of the following documents:

  • Recommendation letter from CC&I of the respective country of the foreigner.
  • Invitation letter from business organization duly recommended by the concerned Trade Organization/Association in Pakistan .
  • Recommendatory letter by Investor Counsellor of BOI posted at Mission abroad.

To extend facility of Visa on Arrival to Businessmen/Investors, ’Visa Facilitation Desks’ have started functioning at the airports in Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Quetta and Peshawar w.e.f 1 February, 2005.

3. For Student Visa

  • Admission offer letter from the concerned academic institution/university in Pakistan .
  • No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Ministries of Education and Interior of Pakistan. (In case the NOCs are not available with the student, the Consulate would refer the case to the concerned Ministries of Pakistan to seek their clearance prior to issuance of visa. This may take more than a month.)
  • Evidence of financial support for studies in Pakistan .
  • Air ticket or evidence of adequate arrangement for travel by road.
  • No Objection Certificate from the local community Education Bureau of the Student’s domicile area.
  • In case of Muslim students intending to study in Pakistan , original recommendation letter from the China Islamic Association would also be required.
  • ENTRY VISA TO STUDENTS OF DEENI MADARIS
    Entry Visa for students of Deeni Madaris will be granted after clearance from Pakistan and NOC from their home government.
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VISA APPLICATION BY NON-CHINESE NATIONALS

Documents Required:

  • Non Chinese Nationals with residence in China may apply for visa to the Consulate of Pakistan, Shanghai.
  • Non Chinese nationals visiting China are advised to apply for visa at the Pakistan Embassy in the country of their residence or the Pakistani Embassy concurrently accredited to their country.
  • The non-Chinese nationals residing in China may attach the following documents with their visa applications:
    1. China Residence Card (original and photocopy).
    2. Letter from their Company/Employer.
    3. Invitation Letter from Pakistan.
    4. Tourist Agency confirmation on travel/stay arrangements in Pakistan.
    5. Return air ticket/evidence for arrangement for travel by road.
    6. Document indicating financial position of the applicant.

* Please note that visa fee varies depending on the nationality of the applicant. The exact fee may be checked from the consular section.