Family visas
Pakistani Family Visit Visa
A long-validity visit visa for people of Pakistani origin and their foreign spouses to join family in Pakistan.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
The 5-year validity, 1-year stay and 7-10 day processing are from the DGI&P categories page via a summariser; confirm the current terms and exact eligibility on the official portal.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Pakistan government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Family Visit Visa
- Route type
- Family (visit / join family)
- Validity
- Long validity (reported up to 5 years) with a long stay per entry (reported up to 1 year), multiple entry
- Figures not confirmed against a live official page
- Extension
- Extendable inside Pakistan on a yearly basis
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals of Pakistani origin
- Foreign spouses of Pakistani-origin nationals joining family
Requirements
- Valid passport and photograph
- Evidence of the family relationship / Pakistani origin
- Completed application through the NADRA portal or a Pakistan mission
How to apply
- Apply online through the Pakistan Online Visa System, or at a Pakistan mission
- Provide relationship / origin documentation
- Apply to a Regional Passport Office to extend the stay inside Pakistan
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.