01What exactly is the official special programme/status and why does it exist?
A visa for foreign nationals of all countries assigned to perform official duties in Pakistan.
See recorded sources
- https://mofa.gov.pk/paris-e-visa
- Foreign Nationals of all countries who are assigned to perform official duties in Pakistanare eligible to apply for this visa.
02Which specific population, role, circumstance or historical/legal situation does it cover?
It covers foreign nationals of all countries who are assigned to perform official duties in Pakistan.
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03What circumstance, event, relationship, nomination, invitation or status activates access?
Access is triggered by assignment from the sending State/organisation, evidenced by its note verbale.
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Limits of the record- Requirements are published by the Embassy of Pakistan in Paris for applicants in its jurisdiction; other missions may differ.
04What sponsor, authority, nomination, certification, evidence or other step must occur before the status can be obtained?
A letter of recommendation from the Economic Affairs Division, MoFA or the respective ministry/department is required.
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Limits of the record- Requirements are published by the Embassy of Pakistan in Paris for applicants in its jurisdiction; other missions may differ.
05What immigration status and rights result, how long do they last, can family be included, and what happens if the special qualifying circumstance ends?
MoFA issues gratis visas/accreditation cards for the tenure of the diplomatic/official assignment. The official source does not state family inclusion or what happens when the assignment ends.
See recorded sources
Limits of the record- Family inclusion and what happens when the assignment ends are not stated.
- https://dgip.gov.pk/visa/categories.php
- To facilitate foreign diplomats, the ministry of Foreign Affairs is authorized to issue gratis visa/accreditation cards for the tenure of diplomatic/official assignment.
These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.
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