Pakistan grants visa on arrival to delegates, journalists for Islamabad Talks 2026
Pakistani Rangers patrol near the President's house, as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for peace talks in Islamabad on April 10. Photo: Reuters
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Friday that delegates, journalists and other representatives of nations coming to Islamabad to attend the 'Islamabad Talks 2026' will be issued a visa on Arrival.
Pakistan is set to host what could prove to be one of the most consequential diplomatic engagements in recent history, as senior leaders from the US and Iran arrive in Islamabad for high-stakes negotiations following a devastating six-week war that has left thousands dead and pushed the global economy to the brink of recession.
In a post on X today, FM Dar said, "Pakistan welcomes all delegates, including journalists from participating nations, travelling in relation to Islamabad Talks 2026. To this end, all airlines are requested to permit boarding to all such individuals without a visa. Immigration authorities in Pakistan will issue them a visa on 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
Later, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reviewed security arrangements and directed that foolproof security measures be implemented for foreign dignitaries.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Interior on X, Naqvi chaired a high-level security meeting where arrangements and operational plans were reviewed, focusing on security, protocol, and facilitation measures for the visiting delegations.
Directing authorities to ensure smooth arrangements for the foreign delegations, Naqvi said, 'The holding of the US-Iran talks in Islamabad after the ceasefire is an honour for Pakistan.'
The meeting also discussed the complete sealing of the Red Zone, with only authorised personnel being granted entry.
'A control room has been set up by the Ministry of Interior to manage security and coordination of the event,' Naqvi added.
اجلاس میں وزیر مملکت داخلہ طلال چوہدری،وفاقی سیکرٹری داخلہ، چیف کمشنر۔ آئی جی اسلام آباد پولیس، کمشنر راولپنڈی، ڈی جی ایف آئی اے، ڈی سی اسلام آباد، رینجرز، فیڈرل کانسٹیبلری اور وزارت خارجہ کے نمائندوں نے شرکت کی
Just three days after a fragile and hard-won ceasefire, the talks, scheduled for Friday, aim to determine whether the tenuous truce can be transformed into a durable peace agreement. With tensions still simmering across the Middle East, the Islamabad dialogue is being closely watched by world capitals as a critical test of diplomacy over conflict.
The American delegation will be led by Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by President Donald Trump's key Middle East envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. On the Iranian side, Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is expected to head the delegation, alongside Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and other senior officials.
The presence of such high-level figures underscores both the urgency and the gravity of the situation.
Islamabad has effectively been placed under an unprecedented security lockdown ahead of the talks. Key routes have been sealed, security personnel heavily deployed, and surveillance heightened to ensure the safety of visiting dignitaries. Officials say the negotiations will take place at a secure, undisclosed location, away from the media spotlight.