What?? This is an old news from January 21 2019.
How come it has come to the media now??
Public Notice on Visa Changes – Reciprocity Fees and Visa Validity
Effective January 21, 2019, an additional fee will be charged for H, I, L, and R visas ONLY if the visa application is approved and must be paid at the Embassy Islamabad or Consulate General Karachi prior to visa issuance.
The fees will be:
I Visas $32
H, L, R Visas $38
Additionally, the validity periods of the visas will decrease. The new validity periods will be:
a. I visas: 3 months
b. H visas: 12 months
c. L visas: 12 months
d. R visas: 12 months
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