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UN / International Organization Visa

PakistanSpecial cases

Explore the five recorded questions, answers and sources for this pathway.

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What exactly is the official special programme/status and why does it exist?

A visa for officials/persons deputed to work for or on behalf of the UN and international organisations in Pakistan.

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Which specific population, role, circumstance or historical/legal situation does it cover?

It covers all UN/IO officials, staff and their family members.

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What circumstance, event, relationship, nomination, invitation or status activates access?

An invitation letter (note verbale) issued by the relevant UN agency/international organisation in Pakistan.

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  • Requirements are published by the Embassy of Pakistan in Paris for applicants in its jurisdiction; other missions may differ.

What sponsor, authority, nomination, certification, evidence or other step must occur before the status can be obtained?

A despatch letter (note verbale) issued by the relevant UN agency/international organisation in Pakistan, plus a copy of resident permit/national ID card.

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  • Requirements are published by the Embassy of Pakistan in Paris for applicants in its jurisdiction; other missions may differ.

What immigration status and rights result, how long do they last, can family be included, and what happens if the special qualifying circumstance ends?

The result is a UN/IO visa with subtype-specific duration and entry conditions: one year multiple entry for Chinese nationals on an assignment visa and six months multiple entry for third-country nationals; one year multiple entry for UNLP holders or six months multiple entry for national-passport holders on a short-term assignment; six months single entry for volunteers; and 30 days single entry for official UN/IO visits, extendable to 90 days with reasons for UNLP holders. The source says family members may apply, but it does not state the family members' duration or what happens when the qualifying assignment ends.

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  • Independent literal and semantic review is pending.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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