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How to Contact the Pakistan Embassy in DC
If you are a Pakistani citizen living in the United States, or a US citizen who wants to visit Pakistan, you may need to contact the Pakistan Embassy in DC, Washington, for various reasons. The embassy provides consular services such as visa and passport processing, document legalization, and assistance to Pakistani nationals in distress. The embassy also promotes bilateral relations and cooperation between Pakistan and the US on various issues such as trade, security, education, and culture.
In this article, we will explain how to contact the Pakistan Embassy in Washington DC and what services they offer. We will also provide some useful tips and information for travelers who plan to visit Pakistan.
Contact Details
The Pakistan Embassy in Washington DC is located at 3517 International Court, NW , which is near the Van Ness-UDC metro station on the red line. The embassy is open from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. You can call the embassy at (202) 243-6500 or email them at [email protected]. You can also follow them on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
The consular section of the embassy is located at the same address and can be reached by phone at (202) 243-3267 or by email at [email protected]. The consular section provides services such as visa applications, passport renewals, attestation of documents, power of attorney, birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, police clearance certificates, and emergency travel documents. The consular section is open from Monday to Thursday, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm for submission of applications and 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm for collection of documents.
If you need urgent assistance outside of office hours, you can call the emergency helpline at (202) 716-8866. This number is only for emergencies such as death, serious illness, arrest, or detention of Pakistani nationals in the US.
Services Offered
The Pakistan Embassy in Washington DC offers a range of services to Pakistani citizens living in the US and US citizens who want to visit Pakistan. Some of the main services are:
- Visa Services: The embassy issues various types of visas for US citizens and other foreign nationals who want to travel to Pakistan for tourism, business, family visit, education, work, religious pilgrimage, or other purposes. You can apply for a visa online through the e-visa portal (https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/) or by submitting a physical application at the embassy or one of the consulates in Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, or Philadelphia. You will need to provide a valid passport, a completed visa application form, two passport-sized photos, an invitation letter or hotel reservation (if applicable), a bank statement or proof of income (if applicable), and a visa fee (which varies depending on the type and duration of visa). You can check the status of your visa application online or by calling the embassy or consulate where you applied.
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- Passport Services: The embassy issues new passports and renews expired passports for Pakistani citizens living in the US. You can apply for a passport online through the e-passport portal (https://onlinemrp.nadra.gov.pk/) or by submitting a physical application at the embassy or one of the consulates. You will need to provide your original Pakistani identity card (CNIC or NICOP), your old passport (if applicable), two passport-sized photos, a completed passport application form, and a passport fee (which varies depending on the type and validity of passport). You can check the status of your passport application online or by calling the embassy or consulate where you applied.
- Document Legalization Services: The embassy attests various documents such as educational certificates, degrees, diplomas, transcripts, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, birth certificates, death certificates, affidavits, and other legal documents that need to be used in Pakistan. You will need to provide your original document along with a photocopy, a completed attestation form, and an attestation fee (which varies depending on the type and number of documents). You can submit your documents by mail or in person at the embassy or one of the consulates. You can check the status of your attestation online or by calling the embassy or consulate where you submitted your documents.
