Pakistan has unveiled a special visa-on-arrival policy for individuals traveling to participate in the Islamabad Talks 2026, including delegates and international journalists. This announcement was made on Friday by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who emphasized Pakistan’s openness to all participants from countries involved in the talks.
Authorities have instructed all airlines to permit boarding for these travelers even if they do not possess prior visas. Upon arrival, Pakistan’s immigration officials will issue visas on the spot. The Ministry of Interior has formalized this arrangement through an official notification, ensuring that all attendees of the Islamabad Talks 2026 benefit from this facilitation.
To streamline the process, airlines have been directed to assist these passengers, and special facilitation desks have been set up at airports to support arriving delegates. This initiative coincides with Pakistan’s emerging diplomatic prominence following a recent ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, with Islamabad hosting pivotal negotiations between the two nations.
Delegation-level discussions are slated to commence today, while the main negotiation sessions are scheduled for Saturday. The US delegation will be led by Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by senior negotiator Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Iran’s team will include Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
In a significant development, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the talks’ venue to review security arrangements, underscoring the importance Pakistan places on the event. The country’s role in facilitating dialogue has attracted global attention, particularly after last-minute mediation efforts by both civilian and military leadership helped bring the conflicting parties back to the negotiating table following heightened tensions.
