ISLAMABAD: The federal government has extended the visa validity of foreign nationals residing in Pakistan till September 16th. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Interior, the competent authority has been pleased to allow 15 days grace period for visa extension/exit permit to facilitate those foreign nationals who are currently in Pakistan and their visas have been expired since March 15, 2020.

It says that 15 days grace period starts from September 1st. All fresh visa applications will be subject to penalties from September 16, 2020, as determined by the Government of Pakistan.

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