Pakistan will issue five-year visas to US businessmen and tourists in order to get the same from the US after it reduced the visa validity from five years to one year earlier in March, a local news outlet reported on Monday. Reportedly, the move will increase investment and tourism in the country in line with Prime Minister Imran Khan’s vision. On Sunday, the US Department of State said that they are implementing enhanced screening procedure according to which, all applicants now have to submit their social media handles. Meanwhile, an additional fee will also be charged for H (Temporary Work Visa), I (Journalist and Media Visa), L (Intercompany Transfer Visa), and R (Religious Worker Visa) visas only if the visa application is approved. An additional fee of $32 for I Visas and $38 for all other visa categories must be paid at the Embassy Islamabad or Consulate General Karachi prior to visa issuance, it added.

Source: Pakistan Today June 03, 2019 17:37 UTC