Pakistan Visa Overstay Surcharge for Foreigners: US$50 to US$400, and Rs 40 a Day for Indians
DGI&P charges US$50 to US$400 a year for visa overstay in Pakistan, US$40 to US$200 for people of Pakistan origin and Rs 40 a day for Indians. See the table.
Short answer: A foreigner who stays in Pakistan past the visa expiry pays no surcharge for up to two weeks. After that DGI&P charges US$50 for two weeks to one month, US$200 for one to three months and US$400 a year for three months to a year. Foreigners of Pakistan origin pay US$40, US$80 or US$200 a year on a different scale. Indian nationals pay Rs 40 a day. There is no waiver.
A visitor from the UK stays three weeks too long for a family wedding. At the airport the officer asks for a payment the visitor did not expect. This page sets out the amounts before that day arrives.
We read the visa page of the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGI&P) on 12 October 2026, including its surcharge table and its guidelines for visa extension. DGI&P's table is compact and has one gap, which we flag below.
Foreign nationals pay US$50, US$200 or US$400 a year
DGI&P gives a separate scale for foreign nationals and for foreigners of Pakistan origin. For foreign nationals, the first two weeks of overstay carry no surcharge.
| Period of overstay | Surcharge for foreign nationals |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 weeks | None |
| 2 weeks to 1 month | US$50 |
| 1 month to 3 months | US$200 |
| 3 months to 1 year | US$400 per year |
DGI&P states that there will be no condonation of overstay charges. It also says there is no surcharge for diplomatic passports.
Foreigners of Pakistan origin pay US$40, US$80 or US$200 a year
The Pakistan-origin column starts later but runs longer. Up to one week carries no surcharge.
| Period of overstay | Surcharge for foreigners of Pakistan origin |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 week | None |
| 1 month to 6 months | US$40 |
| 6 months to 1 year | US$80 |
| Beyond 1 year | US$200 per year |
The table has a gap. It lists "up to 1 week" and then "up to 1 month to 6 months", and does not say what applies between one week and one month. We do not know whether that period is free or charged. Ask DGI&P before you decide to stay.
The same column says there is no surcharge for children up to 12 years and 50 per cent of the surcharge for children up to 18 years.
Indian nationals pay Rs 40 a day
For Indian nationals DGI&P lists a flat Rs 40 for each day of overstay. There is no stated grace period in the table.
The visa fee itself is charged on a reciprocal basis, meaning it follows what the foreigner's own country charges Pakistanis. The full fee list is on DGI&P's visa fee page.
Extend before expiry to avoid the surcharge
DGI&P's guidelines allow extensions in set amounts, which is the cheaper path. A grace period note on the page says no penalty is levied on a visa extension after expiry, for the reason of the grace period only. Do not read that as permission to wait.
| Visa type | Extension DGI&P lists |
|---|---|
| Tourist | Three months, six months in total including the first visa, with one or two re-entries |
| Business | Up to six months with double re-entries, including the first visa, for the businessman and family |
| Missionary | Four months including the first visa, subject to security clearance |
| Student | Granted on a yearly basis on the required documents |
For the different visa categories, the Ministry of Interior is responsible for grant and extension. DGI&P handles machine readable visas at its Islamabad headquarters and offices in Lahore (Garden Town), Peshawar, Quetta and Karachi (Saddar).
How to settle an overstay without a problem
- Check your visa expiry date on the visa itself or on the DGI&P e-visa verification page.
- If you are within the free window, leave or apply for an extension before it ends.
- If you are already past it, work out the surcharge from the tables above and confirm it with DGI&P.
- Pay any fee in the bank. DGI&P says cash must not be handed to staff in any case.
- Apply for an exit permit on the e-visa portal if you need one, then leave.
- Keep every receipt. If you are overcharged or asked for cash, complain to the Director General.
Related rules for foreigners in Pakistan
A visit visa is easiest to get by e-visa, set out in how to apply for the Pakistan e-visa as a foreigner. A foreign spouse or a relative of Pakistani origin has a separate route in the family visit visa for foreign spouses and Pakistan-origin relatives. A foreign worker needs the permit described in how a foreign national gets a work visa in Pakistan.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a host also has to register a foreign tourist, as registering a foreign tourist in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa online explains.
Common questions
Is there a free grace period for overstay in Pakistan?
Yes, a short one. DGI&P lists up to two weeks for foreign nationals and up to one week for foreigners of Pakistan origin.
How much is the surcharge for one month of overstay?
For a foreign national, US$50 if it is two weeks to one month. Between one and three months it is US$200.
Can the surcharge be waived?
DGI&P states there will be no condonation of overstay charges. Diplomatic passports carry no surcharge.
What do Indian nationals pay?
Rs 40 for each day of overstay, as the DGI&P table lists.
Do children pay the surcharge?
In the Pakistan-origin column, no surcharge applies up to 12 years and half applies up to 18 years.
Where do I pay?
In the bank. DGI&P's note says cash must not be given to staff in any case and tells you to complain to the Director General if asked.
How we verified this
What we checked, where we read it, and what we could not confirm.
We read the DGI&P visa page and visa categories page on 12 October 2026. The surcharge table has a gap between one week and one month for foreigners of Pakistan origin. Confirm with DGI&P on 051-111-344-777 before you rely on any amount.
About the author
Tax, Bills and Technology Writer
Ali Akhtar is a young and curious voice here at Pakistan Era. He is currently pursuing his A-Levels and has a growing interest in Pakistan’s changing industrial landscape and educational trends. Ali likes to write in a way that helps him explain and explore the world around him. His writing reflects the perspective of the new generation navigating the evolving trends of Pakistan where technology, youth innovation, and shifting opportunities are reshaping the country’s future.
