Dear Client,

We are pleased to present you with detailed instructions on processing your visa application with us. Within this information pack you will find:

 A list of the required documents for your application  Advisory processing times  Embassy visa fees  Return delivery services we offer  Application form  Other important information

Once you have completed the forms please send all the documents required to our London office. We will send you a confirmation email when we have received your application.

If you have any questions, our Visa Consultants are available by email [email protected] or telephone 0203 544 3550 Monday – Friday 8.45am – 5.30pm.

For full terms and conditions on using our visa service please visit www.diversitytravel.co.uk/visas/terms.pdf

Thank you for choosing Diversity Travel to process your visa applications.

Sincerely,

Diversity Travel Visa Department

Visa Application Requirements

You Have Requested:

Country: Pakistan Type of Visa: NGO/Charity Visa

Important Information:

 For Pakistani visas we use an outside supplier to submit and collect the application from the embassy. Please contact us for details of our handling charge.  All NGO applications have to be accompanied by the evidence that they have been cleared by the Ministry of Interior. In order for the visa to be approved reference has to be made direct to the MoI which usually takes 4-6 weeks or clearance has to be applied for at the MoI in Islamabad. Pakistan High Commission suggests that they might grant a visa if applicant can provide correspondence confirming the application had been made and was likely to be looked upon favourable, although they warn that it would take some time to process visas and that they may still ask applicants to come for interviews.  Visa fee is non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the visa application.

Documents Required:

1. Passport  The passport must be valid for 6 months beyond the exit date and have at least two blank pages  Please provide a photocopy of the passport information page

2. Two Passport Photos  The photos must: o Be a standard sized passport photo o Have a white background o Have been taken within the last 6 months

3. Business Letter  The letter should include the following: o Be on company letterhead o Include the applicants full name o Mention details of the trip; dates, places and organisations to be visited o Indicate the length of stay and visa type required o State that ‘full financial responsibility will be taken for the applicant’ o Be signed by the Head of Department/Director

Visa Application Requirements

4. Invitation Letter  The letter should be the same format as the Business Letter but needs to be from the inviting party in Pakistan  It should also state that full responsibility should be taken for the boarding and lodging. If this is not possible the following additional documents will need to be supplied o Flight itinerary o Hotel confirmation

5. Copy of Memorandum of Understanding  If visiting the office of an international NGO.  This is issued to the international NGO operating in Pakistan by the Economic Affairs Division of the Pakistan Government

6. Copy of Memorandum of Association  If visiting the office of a local NGO solely operating in Pakistan

7. Last Month Bank Statement  This must show the applicants UK address and full name. Online printout is acceptable as long as full name and address is stated on it. If bills are printed version and haven’t got an address on them an additional utility bill is required.

8. Clearance from the Ministry of Interior

 All NGO applications have to be accompanied by the evidence that they have been cleared by the Ministry of Interior. In order for the visa to be approved reference has to be made direct to the MoI which usually takes 4-6 weeks or clearance has to be applied for at the MoI in Islamabad. Pakistan High Commission suggests that they might grant a visa if applicant can provide correspondence confirming the application had been made and was likely to be looked upon favourable, although they warn that it would take some time to process visas and that they may still ask applicants to come for interviews.

You Need To Fill Out:

9. Application Form  One fully completed application form in BLOCK CAPITAL LETTERS and BLACK ink only  Please provide one photocopy of the completed application form

10. Visa Booking Form  One fully completed visa booking form

11. Documents Checklist

12. Authorisation Form  When filling authorisation letter please leave the following “give consent to ______of Diversity Travel to collect my passport” section blank for us to fill in at later stage.

Visa Application Requirements

Non UK Passport Holders

 Applicants must be resident in the UK. This should be proven by a UK residency visa or in the case of EU passport holders a utility bill.

Processing Times and Fees

British Nationals Processing Time Visa Type* Embassy Fee (£) Single Entry 137.40 Double Entry 155.85 Multiple Entry (1 371.25 year)** 6 – 7 working days Multiple Entry (2 371.25 years)** Multiple Entry (5 525.10 years)**

British Pakistanis (Dual Nationals) Processing Time Visa Type* Embassy Fee (£) Single Entry 45.10 Double Entry 69.70 Multiple Entry (1 174.35 year)** 6 – 7 working days Multiple Entry (2 174.35 years)** Multiple Entry (5 297.40 years)**

*All visas are issued at the Embassy’s discretion **If applying for Multiple entry visa previous Pakistani visas have to be present in current passport, if they are in previous passport we need to provide copies of visas and copy of the detailed page of passport they are in.

Diversity Travel Processing Fees

Please contact us if you require details of our processing fees.

Visa Application Requirements

Dispatch and Delivery Methods

To Diversity Travel

We recommend that items be sent to us by Royal Mail Special Delivery service or other secure and traceable delivery services. Our opening hours to receive applications are between 8.45am – 5.30pm Monday – Friday.

From Diversity Travel

We can return the passport to you by Royal Mail Special Delivery, DHL or UPS. There is no consequential loss coverage for next day couriers (Special Deliver, DHL and UPS).

We also have a same day bike service or it is possible to collect from our office.

For urgent applications or if there would be a significant financial loss should the passport be delayed we recommend using the same day bike service or collecting from our office.

The fees for returning your passport are listed below. Please clearly indicate your preferred return delivery method on the Visa Booking Form.

www.diversitytravel.co.uk/visas/despatch.pdf

Visa Application Requirements

Please send your documents to our London Office address:

Diversity Travel Ground floor 9/10 Staple Inn Holborn London WC1V 7QH

Once we have received your application we will send you a confirmation email with a quote and breakdown of the costs.

Your application will be submitted, at the Embassy, on the next available day. To have your application submitted on the same day we receive it in our office, please contact us.

If we have any questions or if we need additional information we will contact you directly.

VISA BOOKING FORM

Please complete this form and send it with your visa application. The form will provide us with important information about your application such as who we need to contact and the urgency of your application.

Please send all applications to:

Diversity Travel Ground Floor 9/10 Staple Inn Holborn London WC1V 7QH Contact Details:

Telephone: 020 3544 3550 Opening hours: Monday – Friday, 8.45am – 5.30pm Website: www.diversitytravel.co.uk/visas Email: [email protected]

Applicant details and visas required:

Name of applicant(s)

Please list the countries that you require visa(s) for Which organisation will be paying for the visa and who should we contact about the applicatoin?

Name of the organisation that will be paying for the visa

Contact name (This person will receive updates on the progress of the application) Telephone Email Flight details/deadline:

Diversity Travel flight reference Date of travel (If applicable)

Date that the passport must be Express Service † in your possession *

*We will use this date to determine whether it is necessary to place the application on an express service. †Our visa pack will detail whether an express service is available for the respective embassy. Please view the visa pack and then detail the speed of service you require.

Please note: The decision on whether or not a visa is issued is at the discretion of the respective embassy. We strongly recommend that you do no commit to any non‐refundable costs for your trip until your visa and passport are in your possession. For full terms and conditions please view www.diversitytravel.co.uk/visas/terms.pdf 1 | P a g e

Delivery Method – For clients based outside of London we normally send the passport back on a next day delivery with Royal Mail Special Delivery. For clients based within London it can be cost effective to have the passports returned using a same day bike courier. For full details of the associated delivery charges and Royal Mail consequential loss coverage please view www.diversitytravel.co.uk/visas/despatch.pdf

Next day delivery within the United Kingdom: Other delivery options:

Royal Mail Special Delivery 9am Same day bike courier

Royal Mail Special Delivery 1pm International delivery ‐ DHL

Royal Mail Consequential Loss Coverage (£1K, I will come to collect the passport from your £2,5K, £5K, £7.5K £10K)* office

Please contact me once the visa issued to DHL confirm the delivery method

*Royal Mail offer coverage on items that are sent using their Special Delivery service. Please view the information on www.diversitytravel.co.uk/visas/despatch.pdf and detail your required coverage in the box. This coverage is subject to Royal Mail’s terms and conditions. Delivery address:

Name:

Company:

Address:

Address:

Address:

Postcode:

Telephone number at delivery address:

Payment details : Please tick :

If applicable please We hold a credit account provide payment codes/purchase with Diversity please invoice order † Please call me I will pay by debit/credit card‡ †If you hold a credit account with Diversity Travel and your organisation requires payment codes (purchase order numbers, costs centres etc.) we will require this before returning the passport ‡For details on when credit card fees will be applied please refer to www.diversitytravel.co.uk/visas/terms.pdf

Please enter any additional instructions here:

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Date:______

Re: Permission for Diversity Travel to collect my passport

Dear Sir/Madam I ______, date of birth ____/____/____ , give consent to ______of Diversity Travel to collect my passport. Should you have any questions on this matter please contact me on ______(Insert telephone number).

Yours Sincerely

______(Applicant’s name)

______(Applicant’s signature

HIGH COMMISSION FOR PAKISTAN 34 Lowndes Square, London SW1X 9JN Tel: 02076649200 Please affix 2 (two) recent www.phclondon.org passport size photographs (45mm x 35mm) VISA APPLICATION FORM with white background showing full face, without Please read these instructions carefully before filling in the application form. hat or sun glasses. 1. Form should be filled in CAPITAL/ BLOCK LETTERS with BLACK pen. 2. No column should be left blank. Incomplete forms with vague entries shall not be accepted. 3. Original and photo copies of supporting documents should be submitted along application form. 4. Applicant may use extra sheet, in case of insufficient space in the column of the visa form. 5. Normal processing time for visa is 4-6 weeks. 6. Applicant would be asked to appear for interview if required. 7. On arrival, immigration formalities are mandatory. ( Police registration is applicable in certain cases) 8. Attach bank statement for business visit. 9. Applicant’s family includes spouse, son, daughter, mother and father. * For further information please read instructions carefully and visit our website: www.phclondon.org PART – 1 1. Type of visa applied for:

1. Type of visa applied for:

Diplomatic Official Military Business Tourist

Family Transit Journalist Other Specify ______

2. Purpose of visit:

3. Duration of stay:

4. Visa required for: Less than 01 month Less than 03 months Less than 06 months

01 Year 02 Years 05 Years

5. Type of visa: Single entry Double entry Multiple entry

i. Port of entry ______ii: Port of departure ______

iii: Places to be visited a. ______b. ______c. ______d. ______

6. SECTION – I ( APPLICANT’S DETAILS )

i. Name as in Passport: ______First Middle Last Previous Name ( If changed ) ______

ii. Date of Birth iii: Place of Birth City: ______Country: ______dd / mm / yyyy

iv. Sex Male Female v. Blood group ______

1 vi. Marital status Single Married

vii. Identification Mark ______

viii. Religion: ______ix. Native Language ______

x. Nationality (a) Present (b) Previous (c ) Dual ______xi. PASSPORT DETAILS:

Type of Passport Diplomatic Official/ Ordinary UN Travel

Service Document

Passport Number ______Place of Issue ______Date of Issue ______Date of Expiry ______

Passport Issuing Authority: ______

xii. ADDRESS & EMAIL:

a. Present Address: ______

______Post code ______Telephone: (i) Home:______(ii) Work: ______(iii) Cell ______

Email Address: ______

b. Address in Pakistan

Telephone (i) Home: ______(ii) Work: ______(iii) Cell: ______

xiii. Is your visit sponsored? If yes, gives details. YES NO

Sponsor’s Name Address Contact Number

Home: ______

Work: ______

Cell: ______

xiv. DETAILS OF PROFESSION

Note: In case of Armed Forces/ Uniform Personnel, Please specify Rank / Service. ______a. Profession / Occupation:

Note: Armed Forces / Uniform Personnel, Please fill in the attached Performa.

2 b. Present employer details.

Name Address Telephone Email address

Home: Work: Mobile:

xv. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: ( START FROM MOST RECENT ) Use extra sheet if required. a. Organisation b. Department c. Designation d. Duration e. Duties in f. Person to be contacted & Address From-To brief

Name: ______

Ph: ______

Email: ______

Name: ______

Ph: ______

Email: ______

xvi. Are you applying visa from third country? YES NO

If yes, please provide following information

Your Home Country Address in Home country Date of entry in UK Residential Status in UK

7. SECTION - II ( FAMILY DETAILS ) i. Name of Mother ______ii. Mother’s Nationality ______

Mother’s place of birth City: ______Country: ______

iii. Name of Father ______iv. Father’s Nationality ______

Father’s place of birth City: ______Country: ______

v. Spouse Details:

Name of Spouse ______Spouse’s Nationality ______

Spouse’s date of birth ______Spouse place of birth ______

Is your spouse working? Yes No

If yes, please provide following information. Spouse Profession Name of employer Employer’s address Details of contact Tel:

3 vi. Do you have children? YES No

If yes, Please provide details of child (ren) Name Date of birth Place of birth

vii. Is any one accompanying by you ( including family members/ children ) ? YES NO

If yes, please give details.

Details of accompanying person (s) ( Please attach sheet for further information.) Name Relation with you Date of birth Passport Number Address & Contact Number

viii. Do you have BANK account in Pakistan? YES NO

If yes, please provide details. Name of Bank Branch A / C Number Verifier details

8. TRAVEL HISTORY: i. Have you ever visited Pakistan during last 5 years? YES NO

If yes, please provide details. ( Please attach sheet for further information.) Destination Date of entry Date of exit Address Purpose

ii. Have you visited other countries during last 2 years? YES NO

If yes, please give details. ( Please attach sheet for further information.) Destination Date of entry Date of exit Address Purpose

4 iii. Have you ever been refused a visa for any country including Pakistan? YES NO

If yes, please give details

iv. Have you ever been refused entry on arrival to Pakistan? YES NO

If yes, please give details

v. Have you ever been deported/ removed or otherwise required to leave YES NO

any country, including Pakistan?

If yes, please give details Country Date of entry Date of exit Reason Reference Number

vi. Do you have you any criminal convictions or charged in any country? YES NO

If yes, please give details Date Country Offence Sentence

DECLARATION

I declare that the information given in this form is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and if any of the particulars furnished above are found to be incorrect or withheld the visa is liable to be rejected / cancelled at any time.

Date: ______Signature of Applicant: ______

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PROCESSING CERTIFICATION FOR OFFICIAL USE : ( Not to be filled by applicant )

1: Date of receipt of Visa Application. ______Please affix recent passport 2: Registration Number. ______size 2 photograph (45mm x 35mm) 3: Visa fee received. ______with white background showing full face, with no 4: Recommended by: ______hat or sun glasses, you can wear every day glasses

Additional documents received: 5: Yes No Number of documents

6: Particulars of the official who checked the visa form for its correctness and supporting documents. Name Designation

Date Signature

7: Is BL checked ? Yes No

8: What is the result after checking the BL (s).

Clear Doubtful Appeared on list

9: Details of BL if adverse has been found.

10: Particulars of official who checked BL (s) Name Designation

Date Signature

11: Details of clearance received from Ministry of Interior.

No. Date:

12: Decision by officer In-charge Accepted Regretted Type of visa Reason of refusal: Duration ______days Number of entries ______Single entry Double entry Multiple entries Name of In-charge Signature of In-charge

Date: ____/______/______Signature of Visa Issuing Authority: ______

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IMPORTANT VISA INFORMATION

For all types of visa an applicant has to submit his/her original passport (valid for at least six months) along with photocopy, two recent passport size photographs (coloured with white background) and other supporting documents such as complete itinerary, hotel bookings and/or sponsor letters from Pakistan, work reference letter, may be required which could vary from case to case and can be helpful in obtaining the visa. Minimum Visa application processing time is five (5) working days but it could vary depending on the nature of the case and type of the visa.

Visa Application Categories:- a) TOURIST VISA:- When the visa Officer is satisfied about the purpose of visit, Single/Double Entry Visa is issued to a tourist holding a British Passport. b) FAMILY VISA:- A single, Double or Multiple entry visa is issued to British nationals with Pakistani origin for a family visit to Pakistan. For British passport holders with expired Pakistani passport (issue date not earlier than 01 Jan 1975) concession is granted. Such applicants must produce their expired Pakistani passport and its photocopy while children under 18 years must provide their parents’ expired Pakistani passport and photocopies along with detailed Birth Certificate and photocopy. Passport of denounced nationality will not be accepted. Note: Visa application(s) for under 18 years old applicants can only be submitted by their parents with following documents: (i) A request for issuance of visa signed by both the parents (ii) Copy of parents' passport/photo ID (iii) Original photo ID of the parents (for example UK driving license c) PILGRIM VISA:- Pilgrim visa is issued to those applicants who wish to visit Holy Places (Shrines / Gurdawaras) in Pakistan. A notice of two months is required for such applicants. d) BUSINESS VISA:- For business visa, applicant has to submit Company letter (UK based) and an Invitation letter from Pakistan with other supporting documents, which can be helpful in obtaining visa. Business visa has three categories. Single Entry, Double Entry and Multiple Entry. e) WORK / STUDENT VISA:- This type of visa requires two to three months for processing. Job offer letter/ University/ College acceptance letter and other supporting documents will be required. f) DIPLOMATIC AND OFFICIAL VISA:- Diplomatic / Official visas (in some cases) are issued free of charge to those who are visiting Pakistan for an official assignment. A note verbal from FCO would be required. g) VISA FOR NON –UK CITIZENS:- Applicants having Foreign / Non-UK passport should provide proof of residential status in the UK. Their passport must contain appropriate entry. Applicant must provide utility bill, Bank statement (applicant’s name may suffice) and work reference letter. h) VISA FOR MEDIA:- Visa applications for Media Professional are routed through Information/ Press Division of Pakistan High Commission, Contact No. 0207 664 9253. i) TRANSIT VISA:- Transit visas are issued to those who are travelling to other countries through Pakistan. Applicants for transit visas should produce the original ticket for the country of final destination.

The High Commission for Pakistan has reserved the rights to change the rules or reject visa application without assigning any reason.

Visa Fee:-

FEE* Visa Type British Pakistanis (Dual Nationals) British Nationals Single Entry £44.00 £104.00 Double Entry £68.00 £122.00 Multiple (1 year) £170.00 £332.00 Multiple (2 years) £170.00 £332.00 Multiple (5 years) £290.00 £482.00

• Visa fee is subject to periodical revision without notice. • Visa fee is charged per person not per passport. If children are endorsed in the passport additional fee will be charged. • Fee is only payable in cash or postal order made out in the name of high commission for Pakistan. Personal cheques are not accepted. • Visa fee is not refundable even if visa is refused.

* All Fees mentioned above include £ 2.00 bank surcharge per application for consular services being charged at all Pakistan Consulates including London

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DETAILS OF MILITARY SERVICE (ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEET AS REQUIRED)

Start Date End Date Mandatory Ranks ( Nature of Commanding Type Of Units Name/ Number of Units Locations ( Base, City Number of or Indicate dates duties in brief Officers ( Provide ( Artillery, Infantry, Indicate the following:- & Province/ territory ) people are Career of promotion ) including Name , Rank & Special- ops, etc) 1. Unit? supervised Service involvement in contact number ) Detachment by you arrest, combat, 2. Company/ detention, Battery interrogation & 3. Battalion/ support Regiment/ function Brigade 4. Division 5. Army/ Corps 6. Other

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Medals / Awards ( Indicate name of medal / award, date, reason ) ______

Initialized Training ( Indicate type, location, date ) ______