Applying Visa to Pakistan

I am required to go to Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad in May. Business trip. To avoid delay and abiding the Visa application procedure, I banked in the required RM50 check to Affin bank in Raja Chulan and got the receipt, yesterday. Off I went to the High Commissioner at Jalan Ampang, today. There is a bumpy car park area next to the building, beside Maya Hotel and not too far from Renaissance Hotel. I parked under an old tree, praying for no branch would land on my car.






Lucky for me as there were only 3 persons ahead of me.

My turn came. My bank receipt was not accepted because I didn't get a stamp of verification from the bank, on the receipt. Forget about the check, What the heck..

I walked about half a kilometer to the nearest Affin bank and paid another RM50 in cash just to get the pink payment slip with stamp, and walked back to the place. It was a good exercise. Now I know that I can bank in from any branch, not necessarily at Raja Chulan Branch as stated in the application form.

That was my first time walking around that area. The used to be the tallest building in the world, Petronas Twin Tower (KLCC) stood right on my sight throughout my walking. I noticed few beautiful old trees around the area and snap photos of them. I passed a few banks too. Besides Affin Bank, Public Bank and Al-Rajhi Bank are also available, located side by side.

The closest monorail station is 'Maharajalela' station.

While walking, A lady asked If I knew where British Council was. "I don't know", I answered.

The only British Council I know is near the National Mosque, which is not a walking distance. So she boarded a taxi.

Not even 20 steps ahead, I noticed British Council sign right on my left. When I turned back, she had gone with the taxi. Poor lady.

I reached the High Commissioner's office once again and the guy processed my application. Passport pickup counter is only open at 4:30-5:00pm. No point to wait, so I drove back to the office.

At 4pm I was already infront of the closed gate together with bunch of men. my friend and I were the only ladies. The gate opened at 4:30pm. The office got ambushed. I was hoping to get number 1 but didn't manage to squeeze myself among those tall and hairy guys.

How glad I was when the guard specifically call my friend and I to take the front queue. Being ladies, we were given a special treatment. This is what I like about Pakistanis. The respect for ladies is top.

Thank you sir!

Within 5 minutes, I got my passport. I am given a single entry. Pakistan, here I come.......

Should you need to apply Pakistan visa, these are the requirement:
1) Application form (husband name, father's name,
2 guarantor's name and address, 2 names and address of people in Pakistan)

2)Invitation letter from Pakistan

3)Photocopy of your passport

4) 2 passport photos

5)Bank receipt (must be stamped)

6)Employment verification letter