So here’s what I had to do!

1. Get an official stamped letter from any offices in Pakistan. You can ask any of your Pakistani friend from anywhere in the world to arrange someone in Pakistan to do it for you. Below is the letter for your reference. It costs 1USD. Some cases they would ask for the original, in my case, they didn’t need an original. To get the stamped letter takes about 5 minutes.

Your friend must explicitly mention that he/she invites you to Pakistan and will be fully responsible during your stay in Pakistan.

2. A copy of your friend’s NIC (National Identity Card) from both sides

3. Fill the application form (Apply as Visit Family/Friend. NOT TOURISM)

4. Passport copy

5. Iqama Copy

6. 2 Passport Photo

7. Original employment letter authenticated by Chamber of Commerce

8. An interview by the consul which is part of the visa process.

Visa Fee: Varies upon nationalities. I paid 158 SAR/single entry. It could go up to 5,000 SAR for Americans

Process Time: 3 days but I received it on the spot

Phone: 012 669 1046

Website: www.mofa.gov.pk

Address:  https://goo.gl/maps/SaBzr25K3Z72

Extra notes:  Chances of approval for a solo female is pretty slim, the consul suggests to apply with a friend or a group for safety reasons. I’m glad he approved my visa on the spot! We had a nice chat 😀

Personal Experience: I asked a friend of mine to get the letter, he sent me a photo the next morning. I also had a friend who knew someone in the consulate that had given a good word about me as a travel blogger to the consul. This certainly helped A LOT!

I went there with only iqama copy, passport copy, and a photo of the invitation letter. The consult interviewed me and we had a nice chat. He approved my visa on the spot for 15 days.

Read about my experience in Pakistan here.

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However, if you plan to visit Georgia through a border, ensure that your Iqama or other documents in Arabic to be translated to English.

Personal Experience: I went to Georgia by the Soviet Union Train from Armenia, the border held me for 45 minutes insisting that I need to return to Armenia as they cannot verify my Iqama in Arabic. They needed it to be translated which I was not aware of.

Fortunately, after a lot of tears and convincing, they let me through for 1 night.

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Visa Fee: 25USD / 15 Days

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As a Yemeni, I am allowed to apply for E-Visa or Visa on Arrival.

Apply Online: https://evisa.mfa.am/

Visa Fee: 6 USD

Process Time: 3 Working Days

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1. Filled application form
2. Hotel booking
3. Return ticket reservation
4. Passport size photos (2x)
5. Passport copy
6. Iqama copy
7. Valid exit re entry
8. Employment letter authenticated by the Chamber of Commerce
9. Letter of Invitation V39A

Visa Fee: 220 SAR

Process Time: 5 to 15 business days

Working Hours: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/qND1JDYTtzH2

Website: www.mfa.gov.sg

Personal Experience: It was quite annoying because I had to find someone who resides in Singapore or has an NRIC to fill the Letter of Invitation and had to continuously call them and follow up on the status. I received my visa few days before my travel date. Apparently it was on hold for no clear reason. I requested for single entry but they gave multiple entry visa.

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1. Filled application form
2. Hotel booking
3. Return ticket reservation
4. Passport copy
5. Iqama copy
6. Passport size photo
7. Employment letter authenticated by chamber of commerce
8. 3 months bank statement
9. Itinerary during your stay in Japan

Visa Fee: 95 SAR to be paid when collecting your passport.

Process Time: 5 – 10 business days

Website: www.jeddah.ksa.emb-japan.go.jp

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/TXB7ZRvHLzR2

Personal Experience: It was very quick because it’s usually empty.

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1. Fill up the application form online
2. Hotel booking
3. Return ticket reservation
4. Valid exit re entry
5. Passport copy
6. Iqama copy
7. Passport size photos (2x)

Procedure:

1. Visit the consul in Indian Consulate for approval
2. Once the application is approved, go to VFS India to submit your documents
3. They will scan your fingerprint

Process Time: 5-10 business days

Visa Fee: 155 SAR/Single Entry

Location: 

• Indian Consulate: https://goo.gl/maps/ZzNNUKQLT1A2
• VFS India: https://goo.gl/maps/Uu1cX9JPLnF2

Website: www.cgijeddah.mkcl.org

Personal experience: I received the consul approval, however when I went to VFS India to submit my application, they requested for a letter from the Yemeni Consulate as a guarantee.

I had to go to the consulate to get the letter which costed 50 SAR.  Then I went back to VFS India to submit the complete application.

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Visa Fee: 150 USD

Process Time: I received it in my mail 2 hours after applying online

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1. Filled Application Form
2. Passport size photo (2x)
3. Return ticket reservation
4. Hotel Booking
5. Passport copy
6. Iqama copy
7. Valid Exit Re Entry

Visa  Fee: 190 SAR

Process Time: 5 business days

Working Hours: 9a.m. – 4 p.m.

Website: www.kemlu.go.id

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/errLBQduWH52

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1. Fill application form online https://www.visa.gov.bd/

2. Original employment letter

3. Passport Copy

4. Iqama Copy

5. 2 Photographs

Visa Fee: 45 SAR/ Single Entry

Process Time: 1 to 2 business days

Contact Number: 012 687 8465

Website: www.bcgjeddah.com

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/VwJFgscA8Sy

Personal Experience: I had to visit the consulate two times because they were not clear on the requirements even though I had also called them in advance. You have to visit the consulate and submit the mentioned documents in person after applying online.

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