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Pakistani Medical Visa

Entry for foreign nationals coming to Pakistan for medical treatment, available with a short-term and an extended-term option.

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The 3-month short-term / 1-year extended-term durations, entry counts, 48-hour and 30-day processing and the enlisted-hospital requirement are from the DGI&P categories page via a summariser; verify against 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.
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Official name
Medical Visa (short-term and extended-term)
Route type
Visitor (medical treatment)
Short-term stay
Up to around 3 months, single entry
Duration not confirmed against a live official page
Extended-term stay
Up to around 1 year, multiple entry, subject to security clearance
Duration not confirmed against a live official page
Where to apply
Pakistan Online Visa System
Apply online at visa.nadra.gov.pk; the enlisted-hospitals list is published there.
Hospital letter
Mandatory
Consultation and consent letter from a hospital enlisted on the portal.
First entry
Single entry, short duration
First-time medical entry is issued as a single-entry, short-duration visa; verify exact length on the portal.
Extension
Longer-term, multiple entry
Extensions for ongoing treatment can be issued for a longer period with multiple entries; verify current terms on the portal.

Who it is for

  • Patients travelling to Pakistan for medical treatment
  • Accompanying family members or a designated attendant

Requirements

  • Valid passport, passport copy and photographs
  • For extended stays: a letter from a hospital on the officially enlisted list
  • Security clearance may apply to extended-term cases

How to apply

  • Apply through the NADRA online portal or a Pakistan mission
  • Provide the hospital/treatment documentation

Documents you may need

  • Consultation / consent / appointment letter from an enlisted Pakistani hospital, naming any accompanying medical attendant.
  • Passport valid for at least six months, plus a compliant photograph.
  • For foreign nationals of Pakistani origin: a copy of the NADRA card with a notarised English translation.
  • Supporting evidence of the medical purpose of travel as requested on the portal.

Frequently asked questions

  • No. Treatment must be at a hospital that is enlisted on the Pakistan Online Visa System, and a consultation and consent letter from that enlisted hospital is mandatory.

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.

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