USA citizen wanting to cross the India-Pakistan border
I am an American wanting to plan a trip from India into Pakistan but I have heard from other travellers that you will be rejected at the Pakistan border if you have a stamp in your passport from India.
Has anyone else had/heard of this problem and if so is there a way around it?
Best Answer
There are no such restrictions. If you have a valid visa for Pakistan (and you would need one), you can enter Pakistan.
Your only choice of transit is the Wagah border which is near the city of Lahore (the provincial capital of the state of Punjab, Pakistan). On the Indian side, you would start at Delhi.
There is a bus service you can take. The journey takes approximately 8 hours.
Of course, you can always fly as well.
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The border crossing is usually open, but confirm the current status of the border crossing prior to commencing travel. A Pakistani visa is required to enter Pakistan. Only US citizens residing in India may apply for a Pakistani visa in India.Can Americans travel to Kashmir?
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