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United States Visit Visa Requirements from Pakistan (2026)

A Pakistani passport holder applying for a United States visit visa needs the document set below. Applications are taken by US Mission Pakistan in Islamabad, Karachi. Everything is built around the DS-160. It is long, it branches, and a contradiction between the form and the interview is the most common reason for a refusal under section 214(b).

Last updated 19 August 2026

Quick facts

Visa type
B1/B2 visitor
Where to apply
US Mission Pakistan, Islamabad / Karachi
Bank statement
6 months, stamped
Apply before
as early as you can

Document checklist

  • Valid Pakistani passport, valid at least 6 months beyond your intended stay
  • One digital photograph, 5x5 cm, white background, taken in the last 6 months
  • DS-160 confirmation page with barcode
  • MRV fee receipt
  • Interview appointment confirmation
  • Bank statement for the last 6 months, stamped by the branch
  • Employment letter stating position, salary and approved leave
  • Property documents, business registration or other evidence of ties to Pakistan
  • Invitation letter and status documents from any US-based host
  • Previous passports showing earlier travel

What is specific to United States

The United States is the most requested visit visa from Pakistan, and the hardest. The decision is made in a short interview, so the file exists to support what you say in it rather than to speak for you.

Interview slots at Islamabad and Karachi move independently. We watch both.

How we prepare the file

We run your documents against the pattern of problems we see on United States files: dates that disagree between flights and accommodation, a bank statement missing the branch stamp on one page, photographs outside specification, and insurance wording that does not cover the right territory. Each of those is fixed before submission rather than discovered at the counter.

We do not arrange documents. If something in your file is not genuine, we will tell you and we will close the file.

Questions

Can I apply at any US Mission Pakistan branch?
Applications for United States are accepted in Islamabad, Karachi. Applying outside those cities is not possible.
How recent do the photographs need to be?
Taken within the last six months, so they match how you look at biometrics.
Do I need to pay for flights before applying?
No. A confirmed reservation is enough, and paying in full before a decision is an expensive risk.

We apply for United States

We complete the application, check your documents and track the appointment. The full price is shown before you pay.

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