Business visa services in Lahore
Our office is in DHA Phase 1, Lahore, so Lahore travellers can bring documents to us by appointment, and we can check files face to face before they go to a consulate or visa centre. We prepare business visa files for Punjab’s exporters, manufacturers and professional firms every week.
Who handles a Lahore application
Lahore is served by a mix of consulates, visa application centres and online systems. The mission’s own website is the authority.
| Route | What it means | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Consulates in Lahore | Some countries, including China, have consulates in Lahore. Their services and districts vary. | Check which visas the Lahore consulate handles before booking. |
| Visa application centres in Lahore | Many countries, including the UK and several Schengen states, take biometrics and documents at centres in Lahore. | Book early before fair season and summer. |
| Applications in Islamabad | Some countries handle applications only at their embassy in Islamabad. | Factor in the trip to Islamabad; the M-2 or a short flight. |
| Online systems | E-visas and electronic authorisations for eligible travellers. | No appointment, but supporting documents still matter. |
The core business visa file
Every country has its own checklist, but most business visa files from Lahore are built from the same documents.
| Document | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Passport | Valid for the period the destination requires, usually at least six months, with blank pages. |
| Employer letter | On letterhead, stating role, salary, leave approval and who pays for the trip. |
| Invitation | From the host company, matching the dates and purpose on the form. |
| Finances | Personal and company bank statements, tax returns and, where asked, company registration documents. |
| Bookings | Flight reservations and hotel bookings that match the dates. |
| Insurance | Travel medical insurance where required, for example for Schengen visas. |
Why Lahore files are easier to get right
Most refusals we see are avoidable: an employer letter that does not match the form, a bank statement that does not explain a large deposit, an invitation with the wrong dates. Because our office is in Lahore, we can sit with the traveller or the company’s HR team, go through the file and fix problems before the appointment.
For exporters in Faisalabad, Sialkot and Gujranwala, we work the same way remotely, with documents shared securely and a call before the appointment.
- Face-to-face file checks by appointment
- Remote checks for nearby cities
- Consistency across form, letters and statements
- A briefing before every appointment
Timing Lahore visa applications
Lahore’s textile and leather exporters apply for Schengen visas in the autumn for Heimtextil in January and other early-year fairs. Appointments in Lahore can be scarce from September to November. We work back from each fair date and apply as early as each country allows.
For documents that must be legalised, Pakistan has been party to the Apostille Convention since 9 March 2023, according to the Hague Conference status table. We confirm whether an apostille or attestation is required for each destination.
How Go Global runs a business visa from Lahore
Assess
Destination, purpose and where to apply.
Check
File reviewed in person at our DHA office or remotely.
Book
Appointment booked as early as the file allows.
Attend
Traveller attends with a complete file.
Track
Decision followed and trip planned.
Visa services in Lahore: questions
Can I bring my documents to your office?
Yes, by appointment at our office in DHA Phase 1, Lahore. Message us on WhatsApp 0320-4111222 first.
Do I have to go to Islamabad for some visas?
For some countries, yes, if they take applications only at their embassy. We tell you before you book.
When should we apply for January fairs?
In the autumn, as early as each country allows; Lahore appointments are scarce from September to November.
Planning a business visa from Lahore?
Tell us who is travelling, when and why. We reply with a plan, the visa route and a quote. Go Global has handled 100,000+ trips, and our team works 24/7 for travellers on the road. Email insights@goglobal.pk or WhatsApp 0320-4111222.