Indo-Pak crossing and Visa

jtulloch · Apr 25th, 2006, 20:28

I'm British citizen been in India for last year and looking to get out overland before visa runs out early June. Original route thru Nepal looks dicey now so thinking of Pakistan. Anyone know if possible to get Pak visa here in India and head for the border (without having any onward flights). I had thought to head from Pak to China overland, getting China Visa in Pak.

Any thoughts?

Cheers

James

Shiver me Timbers · Apr 25th, 2006, 20:43

It will take about a week in Delhi, and you'll need a letter of recommendation from the British Embassy, so it's gonna cost a bit too. Other than that, there shouldn't be any problems, I met loads of Brits in Pakistan who had come from India, having got their visa in Delhi.

Chinese visa in Islamabad should be no trouble either, but I don't know much about it.

Pakistan is a great country, take time on your way to China - have a look at my gallery for some pictures of Northern Pakistan.

Shiver me Timbers · Apr 25th, 2006, 20:45

Hi Jamie, just read your profile - if you're heading home via Silk Road (i.e. the 'Stans'), just remember you can't get a visa for Kyrygzstan in Pakistan, and the nearest place in China to get one is Beijing, a big detour. Better get this in Delhi as well.

jtulloch · Apr 28th, 2006, 16:32

Thanks for the tips. What's the form with recommendation letter from Brit emb? Just turn up and ask for one? Or have to do some legwork/paperwork beforehand?

Cheers

Shiver me Timbers · Apr 28th, 2006, 18:08

You gotta turn up and get one - they'll charge you for it though, up to £50 I heard.

Apr 25th, 2006, 20:28	#1
jtulloch Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: India Posts: 3	Indo-Pak crossing and Visa I'm British citizen been in India for last year and looking to get out overland before visa runs out early June. Original route thru Nepal looks dicey now so thinking of Pakistan. Anyone know if possible to get Pak visa here in India and head for the border (without having any onward flights). I had thought to head from Pak to China overland, getting China Visa in Pak. Any thoughts? Cheers James

Apr 25th, 2006, 20:43	#2
Shiver me Timbers Colder than a well digger's ass Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: North Atlantic Posts: 1,663	It will take about a week in Delhi, and you'll need a letter of recommendation from the British Embassy, so it's gonna cost a bit too. Other than that, there shouldn't be any problems, I met loads of Brits in Pakistan who had come from India, having got their visa in Delhi. Chinese visa in Islamabad should be no trouble either, but I don't know much about it. Pakistan is a great country, take time on your way to China - have a look at my gallery for some pictures of Northern Pakistan. __________________ Europe to India Overland / Andaman's Tips / Pakistan Tips / Flickr Photos / IM Photos

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Apr 25th, 2006, 20:45	#3
Shiver me Timbers Colder than a well digger's ass Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: North Atlantic Posts: 1,663	Hi Jamie, just read your profile - if you're heading home via Silk Road (i.e. the 'Stans'), just remember you can't get a visa for Kyrygzstan in Pakistan, and the nearest place in China to get one is Beijing, a big detour. Better get this in Delhi as well.

Apr 28th, 2006, 16:32	#4
jtulloch Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: India Posts: 3	Thanks for the tips. What's the form with recommendation letter from Brit emb? Just turn up and ask for one? Or have to do some legwork/paperwork beforehand? Cheers

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Shiver me Timbers Colder than a well digger's ass Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: North Atlantic Posts: 1,663	You gotta turn up and get one - they'll charge you for it though, up to £50 I heard.

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