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Visa Fact Check Center

Common Myths About Pakistani Passports — Debunked

📅 Updated January 2026 ✅ Official Sources
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Why This Page Exists

Visa misinformation spreads fast on social media and WhatsApp groups. This page tracks common false claims about visas for Pakistani passport holders and links to official sources where you can verify information yourself.

🚫False Claims Currently Circulating

"Brazil now offers visa on arrival for Pakistanis"

❌ FALSE

Reality: Brazil requires Pakistani citizens to apply for a visa through the embassy in Islamabad. The e-visa waiver program announced in 2024 only applies to nationals of countries with visa reciprocity agreements — Pakistan is not on that list.

"Jordan removed bank statement requirement"

❌ FALSE

Reality: Jordan embassy in Islamabad still requires bank statements stamped within 7 days of application. No policy change has been announced.

"Cuba tourist card available online for Pakistanis"

❌ FALSE

Reality: Pakistan has no Cuban embassy. Tourist cards must be obtained through the Beijing embassy or licensed agents. There is no online portal for Pakistani applicants.

📖 Actual Process

"Kenya doesn't require yellow fever certificate anymore"

⚡ PARTIAL

Reality: Transit passengers staying less than 12 hours are exempt. All tourists entering Kenya from countries with yellow fever risk (including Pakistan) must show vaccination certificates.

🔗 Kenya eVisa Portal

"Turkey eVisa available to all Pakistanis"

❌ FALSE

Reality: Turkish eVisa for Pakistani passport holders requires a valid visa or residence permit from US, UK, Ireland, or Schengen countries. Without one of these, you must apply through the Turkish embassy.

🔗 Turkey eVisa Portal

"Agents can guarantee visa approval"

❌ FALSE

Reality: No agent, tour operator, or consultant can guarantee a visa. The decision is made by embassy officers based on your application. Anyone claiming "guaranteed approval" is misleading you.

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🔎How to Verify Visa Information Yourself

Before trusting any claim, check these sources:

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Embassy Websites

Official embassy of your destination country in Pakistan

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IATA Travel Centre

Airlines use this database — search it by country

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Government Portals

Official .gov domain e-visa websites

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Call the Embassy

Direct call clears confusion faster than forums

🤔Where Misinformation Comes From

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Old information

Blog posts from 2019 don't reflect 2026 rules

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Confusion with other nationalities

A rule for Indians or Bangladeshis doesn't apply to Pakistanis

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Agents pushing services

Some agents spread confusion to make their services seem necessary

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Wishful thinking

Someone heard a rumor and shared it as fact

🔖Official Resources to Bookmark

📝Report a Claim for Verification

Seen a suspicious claim on social media? Use the contact form to report it. Include:

  • 📸 Screenshot of the claim
  • 📍 Source (Facebook group, WhatsApp, YouTube, etc.)
  • 📅 Date you saw it
  • 👤 Name of agent or page if applicable

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