Two of the most common reasons families abroad invite parents from Pakistan are a wedding and the birth of a grandchild. Both are genuine, well-understood purposes. The usual problem is not the reason but timing and paperwork.
When to apply
- Schengen: you can apply up to 6 months before travel. Appointments in Pakistan can be scarce in busy months, so begin early. See Schengen appointments in Pakistan.
- UK: you can apply up to 3 months before travel. Check current processing times and allow a margin.
- Canada: processing times vary widely. Apply as early as you can. If parents may visit often or for long stays, the super visa is another route to look at.
- USA: interview waiting times in Islamabad and Karachi change. Check them before setting a date.
Evidence of the event
- Wedding: the invitation card, venue booking or confirmation, and a letter from the couple.
- New baby: a letter from the host about the expected due date, and if available, a letter or appointment record from the hospital or midwife.
- An invitation letter that gives the dates, where they will stay and who pays.
Know the visitor rules
Visitors can attend a wedding, stay with family and spend time with a new grandchild. They cannot work, and that includes paid childcare or acting as a long-term carer. Describe the visit honestly as a family visit, with a clear return date.
Practical tips
- Do not buy non-refundable tickets before the visa is issued.
- Ask for a length of stay that fits the event, not the maximum allowed.
- Make sure the parents' own papers, such as bank statements, pension or property, are ready. See visit visa documents.
How we help
We plan the timeline backwards from the date of the event and prepare both sides of the file. Schengen PKR 20,000 per person; USA DS-160 PKR 50,000 per person or PKR 100,000 for a family of 4. Families abroad can read how remote help works.
Inviting family from abroad? If your relatives live abroad and are inviting you, or you live abroad and are inviting parents or family from Pakistan, see Bringing family from Pakistan to visit you abroad. For the sponsor's letter, read Invitation letter for a visit visa: a guide for hosts abroad.
Roman Urdu mein khulasa
Shaadi ya bachay ki paidaish ke liye walidain ko bulana ho to jaldi apply karein: Schengen 6 mahine pehle, UK 3 mahine pehle tak. Visitor kaam ya paid childcare nahin kar sakte.
Information checked 1 November 2026. Rules change, so always confirm on the official embassy or visa-centre website before you apply.
