🇵🇰 Pakistan · Media / journalist
Journalist Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Press accreditation | Required |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €44 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 3 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://dgip.gov.pk/visa/categories.php.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“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”
“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.”
“"security clearance for additional slots will be mandatory."”
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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.