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United StatesUS visa requirements for Pakistan citizens (2026)
Embassy visa required. Yes. Pakistan passport holders need a visa for the United States that must be issued before travel, usually with an embassy or visa-center appointment. Depends on embassy interview wait times.
Embassy visa required, apply in person at the embassy, consulate or official visa center.
MRBy Muddassar Raza, Visa and Trips / MERN SolutionsLast updated
US visa requirements for Pakistan citizens
- Requirement
- Embassy visa required
- Allowed stay
- Set by the embassy on your visa
- Embassy processing
- Depends on embassy interview wait times
Documents needed
- Completed visa application form
- Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages (plus old passports)
- 2 recent passport photos to the embassy’s spec
- Bank statements (often the last 3–6 months)
- Employment / leave letter or business / study proof
- Hotel bookings and a flight reservation
- Travel medical insurance where required
- Appointment confirmation and biometrics (fingerprints)
Frequently asked questions
Do Pakistan citizens need a visa for United States?
Yes. Pakistan passport holders need a visa for the United States that must be issued before travel, usually with an embassy or visa-center appointment. Depends on embassy interview wait times.
What documents do Pakistan passport holders need for the United States?
Completed visa application form; Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages (plus old passports); 2 recent passport photos to the embassy’s spec; Bank statements (often the last 3–6 months); Employment / leave letter or business / study proof; Hotel bookings and a flight reservation; Travel medical insurance where required; Appointment confirmation and biometrics (fingerprints).
Where do Pakistan passport holders apply for a US visa?
At the embassy, consulate or official visa center of the United States that serves your place of residence, usually in person with an appointment and biometrics.
How long does a US visa take for Pakistan passport holders?
Depends on embassy interview wait times. Appointment availability varies, so start several weeks before your trip.