🇵🇰 Pakistan · Media / journalist

Journalist Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-20 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Job offerRequired
Employer sponsorRequired
Work experience2+ years
Press accreditationRequired
Criminal recordClean record / police clearance
Age range18–60

Costs

Application / consular fee€44

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 3 months.

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://dgip.gov.pk/visa/categories.php.
  3. Typical processing: ~30 days.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Job offer
Employer sponsor

“Required documents for work entry visa are : - Photo, passport - Employment Agreement - Undertaking of Company letter head - CV of Applicant - Covering letter on company's letterhead - Company profile - SECP registration of the company”

Work experience
Press accreditation

“Pakistan Missions abroad are authorized to grant visa to the journalists accredited and based in Pakistan for duration of assignment in consultation with Press Attaches and Link offices except for Indian journalists, for Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad.”

Criminal record

“"security clearance for additional slots will be mandatory."”

Age range
Application fee
Open to all nationalities

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-20.

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