The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and Pakistan Aviation Authority (PAA) have launched a new policy to prevent Pakistani citizens from overstaying illegally in foreign countries.
Under the new rules, travelers on visit visas must now book return tickets with the same airline they used for their departure.
This step has been implemented to discourage individuals from traveling abroad on visit visas with no plans to return to Pakistan.
Key requirements of new policy:
Mandatory Return Ticket: Visit visa holders must book a return ticket on the same airline to be allowed to board their flight.Same PNR Number: Round-trip tickets must have the same Passenger Name Record (PNR) number.
Airline Compliance: The FIA and Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority have directed airlines to refrain from issuing boarding passes to passengers who do not meet these requirements.
The new policy is aimed specifically at Pakistani citizens traveling to popular destinations like Dubai, Malaysia, Bangkok, and other countries on visit visas.
Authorities will closely monitor these routes to prevent individuals from disappearing and staying illegally in the host countries.
The government's main goal is to ensure that Pakistani travelers follow visa rules and avoid illegal activities abroad.
The FIA and Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority have started informing airlines about the new policy, which is expected to be strictly enforced.
Travelers are advised to comply with these requirements before booking flights to avoid problems during check-in or boarding.
