This website provides general informational guidance and publicly available visa-processing information. It is not a law firm, immigration attorney, U.S. government website, U.S. Embassy website, USCIS website, NVC website, or Government of Pakistan website.
This website provides general informational guidance and publicly available visa-processing information. It is not a law firm, immigration attorney, U.S. government website, U.S. Embassy website, USCIS website, NVC website, or Government of Pakistan website.
Passport Requirements for Pakistani Immigrant Visa Applicants | Pakistan USA Visa Tracker
Passport
General informational guidance based on official sources. Not legal advice.
Pakistani passports are issued by the Ministry of Interior, Directorate General of Immigration and Passports. Ordinary passports have a green cover. The Department of State states Pakistani passports are valid for five or ten years.
Why it may be required
The Islamabad supplement requires an unexpired passport valid for six months after the date you plan to enter the United States, plus a photocopy of the biographic page.
Who normally needs it
Every immigrant visa applicant.
Where Pakistani applicants can obtain it
Directorate General of Immigration and Passports in Pakistan, or a Pakistani embassy/consulate if abroad, as stated on the reciprocity page.
General application process
Follow official DGIP instructions at dgip.gov.pk. This website does not invent current passport fees.
Common documents required
Confirm identity, photographs, and supporting documents on the official passport website. The Department of State notes Pakistani names may appear in varied combinations and that NADRA processes are used for legal name changes.
City / province information
City-by-city office addresses, phone numbers, and local fees are not published here unless an administrator later enters a sourced government record. Until then, use the issuing authority named by the official source and verify locally.
Important notes
The embassy requires passport validity tied to intended U.S. entry. Do not travel on an expired passport. Verify current DGIP rules before applying.
