New visa policy between India and Pakistan

Its indeed a great news for the peopl of India and pakistan. Never has it happened since the partition time that such moderate policies are introduced between the two countries.
 So here you go : The new visa policy between India and Pakistan, to be signed today ( 08.09.2012 ) has eased restrictions on visitors from both the countries.

Single Entry Visa :

There will be a single-entry visitor visa for a maximum period of six months but the stay cannot exceed three months at a time and for five places (currently limited to three places).
Under the existing visa agreement, the single entry visa is issued for three months for meeting relatives, friends, business or other legitimate purposes. However, the visa can be issued for a longer period not exceeding a year owing to the nature of work or business.

Business Visa :

Business visa has been separated from visitor visa.


Visa for Senior Citizens and Children :

Under a new category, a visitor visa for a maximum of five specified places may be issued for a longer period of up to two years with multiple entries to senior citizens (above 65); spouse of a national of one country married to person of another country and children below 12 accompanying parent(s).

Transit Visa:

Also, transit visa will now be issued within 36 hours instead of 72 hours.

Others :

Two other agreements - on allowing people to cross LoC for pilgrimage purposes and a cultural exchanges deal - are also being discussed.


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