Pakistan introduced biometric verification requirement for Russian visa applicants
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has introduced a new requirement for Russian citizens seeking visas, making sponsor biometric verification through Pak ID application mandatory for visa processing.
A notice issued by the Pakistani embassy in Russia informed the applicants that visa applications without biometric verification of the sponsor will not be considered. The embassy advised travelers to complete the latest procedures to avoid delays.
According to reports, the mission has said that Russian citizens can apply for tourist visas exclusively through the online visa portal maintained by the Ministry of Interior of Pakistan. Applicants must provide a valid passport and recent photograph when submitting their applications.
According to the embassy, tourist visas are issued for up to 90 days and allow for multiple entries. However, he emphasized that the final approval of the visas rested with the Government of Pakistan.
The embassy advised travelers to submit their travel intentions at least 24 hours before departure to receive a visa grant notice. Additionally, foreign nationals holding pre-arrival visas cannot enter or exit Pakistan through the Chaman and Torkham border crossings.
The latest directive is part of efforts to streamline visa procedures and strengthen verification measures for foreign visitors.
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