Pakistan mulling visa on arrival for 55 countries

ISLAMABAD: Advisor to prime minister on economy Razzaq Dawood on Tuesday said that Pakistan is considering allowing visa on arrival for 55 countries to promote tourism in the country.

Addressing a press conference, Dawood said a policy is being formulated and it would be presented to the prime minister in January.

“We will also consult security forces regarding the matter,” he said.

Dawood added that Pakistan needs tourism and that the government will do whatever is in the interest of the country.

In January, Pakistan announced to allow visa on arrival for group tourists for 24 countries including the US and UK.

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