Pakistan Announces Visa-on-Arrival for Delegates and Journalists Attending US–Iran Talks in Islamabad
By Tanveer Ahmed :
Pakistan has announced a visa-on-arrival facility for foreign delegates and journalists travelling to Islamabad to attend the upcoming negotiations between Iran and the United States.
In a message posted on X on Friday morning, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Pakistan would welcome all participants arriving for the talks, including journalists from countries involved in the negotiations.
“To facilitate their participation, all airlines are requested to allow such individuals to board flights without a visa,” Dar said. “Immigration authorities in Pakistan will issue visas on arrival to these passengers.”
The announcement comes as Islamabad prepares to host high-level diplomatic negotiations aimed at advancing a ceasefire agreement between Washington and Tehran after weeks of regional tensions and conflict.
Pakistani authorities have put in place extensive arrangements for the talks, including heightened security measures, restricted access in parts of the capital and the reservation of accommodation for visiting delegations. Several thousand security personnel have been deployed to ensure the safety of foreign guests and the smooth conduct of the event.
The United States delegation, expected to include senior officials and envoys, is scheduled to arrive ahead of the negotiations, while Iran’s delegation is also expected to reach Islamabad shortly. US Vice President JD Vance is expected to join the talks later.
The visa-on-arrival facility is intended to ease travel arrangements for diplomats, officials and media representatives covering the negotiations, which are seen as a significant diplomatic effort to achieve a lasting settlement between the two countries.
Pakistan has positioned itself as a mediator in the conflict, having earlier helped broker a temporary two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Officials say the Islamabad talks could pave the way for a broader peace agreement if both sides make progress during the negotiations.
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