In order to study at LUMS, foreign nationals must obtain a Study Visa from the Pakistani Embassy/Consulate in their country. The Pakistani Embassy/Consulate will only issue a study visa for upon receipt of Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan’s ‘No Objection Certificate’ (NOC) and Clearance from the Ministry of Interior (MOI), Pakistan.
To be issued a visa, students must submit the following documents to the LUMS Admissions Office through postal mail/ courier service by the stipulated deadline:
- Signed copy of admission offer letter
- Payment of tuition/hostel dues (if any)through a bank draft
- Completely filled ‘Students Information Sheet’ for issuance of NOC from the HEC
- Three copies of completely filled and duly signed ‘Visa Form’ (all pages) to get necessary visa clearance from the Ministry of Interior, Pakistan
Note: The form is available on the Ministry of Interior website (www.interior.gov.pk) and must be duly filled with contact/addresses of the applicant in their home country and Pakistan
- Six original passport sized photographs
- Complete copy of valid passport
- Any other document(s) required by the MOI for the issuance of visa
- Academic Records - certified copies of all academic transcripts & Certificates (Secondary, Post-Secondary, Bachelors, Masters or any other qualification)
- Equivalence certificate issued by the Inter Board Committee Chairmen (IBCC), Pakistan and/or Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan
- Medical Fitness Certificate
- Any other relevant document(s)