Pakistan’s Foreign Office has clarified that the visa-on-arrival facility for the upcoming Islamabad Talks applies only to delegates and journalists from the participating countries — the United States and Iran.
FO Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said on Friday that the facility, extended for the duration of the talks, does not cover third-country nationals.
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— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 10, 2026
This clarification follows a statement by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who announced that delegates and journalists from the US and Iran travelling for the Islamabad Talks 2026 would be issued visas on arrival. He also requested all airlines to allow boarding without prior visas, with immigration authorities handling the process upon arrival.
Pakistan welcomes all delegates including journalists from participating nations, traveling in relation to Islamabad Talks 2026. To this end, all airlines are requested to permit boarding to all such individuals without Visa. Immigration authorities in Pakistan will issue them… pic.twitter.com/mvWJyv2P4s
— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) April 10, 2026
The high-stakes talks between the US and Iran are scheduled for Friday in Islamabad, just three days after a fragile ceasefire was announced. The American delegation is expected to be led by Vice President JD Vance, along with envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. On the Iranian side, Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are likely to head the team.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi chaired a high-level security meeting on Thursday and directed authorities to ensure foolproof security for all foreign dignitaries. He described hosting the US-Iran talks as “an honour for Pakistan.”
Comprehensive security measures have been put in place across the twin cities. The Red Zone has been completely sealed, with only authorised vehicles allowed entry. Diversions have been placed on Srinagar and Express Highways, and the public has been advised to avoid unnecessary travel and use alternative routes. A control room has also been established by the Ministry of Interior for coordination.
Islamabad Police urged citizens to cooperate with law enforcement and follow official channels for real-time traffic updates.
The talks are being viewed as a critical opportunity to transform the recent two-week ceasefire into a more durable peace agreement, amid a conflict that has already caused thousands of deaths and severe global economic disruption.
