Coronavirus: Pakistan extends foreigners’ visa validity till August 31

ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has extended the visa validity of foreign nationals residing in the country till August 31 amid due to the coronavirus pandemic.

According to a notification issued by the Interior Ministry, “The Competent Authority has been pleased to further extend the validity of all Visa types till 31st August 2020, issued to foreign nationals, who are currently in Pakistan and their visas have been expired since March 15, 2020.”

The Interior Ministry informed that the decision was taken due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, which has claimed the lives of more than 3,000 people across Pakistan.

The ministry has also informed the Foreign Office, the Federal Investigation Agency’s Immigration Department and the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports about the decision.

Earlier on Wednesday, Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on National Security Dr. Moeed Yusuf announced that all airlines will be allowed to operate from June 20 to repatriate overseas Pakistanis.

“All the travelers will be scanned at airports and quizzed by health experts about their travel history,” Dr. Moeed Yusuf informed. He also said that passengers will have to quarantine themselves at home for 14 days after arrival in the country.