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Kerala High Court Rejects Tourist Visa Bid for Pakistani Spouse

By Drooid · Oct 1, 2026, 10:50 AM UTC · How we work

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Kerala High Court dismissed a petition by a Kerala man and his Pakistani wife seeking a tourist visa.
The court ruled that a Pakistani spouse of an Indian citizen cannot demand a visa.
Visa services for Pakistani nationals have been suspended since April 29, 2025 after the Pahalgam attacks.
The Centre said visa issuance is a sovereign function tied to security and foreign policy.

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Kerala High Court dismissed a petition by a Kerala man and his Pakistani wife seeking a tourist visa.
The court ruled that a Pakistani spouse of an Indian citizen cannot demand a visa.
Visa services for Pakistani nationals have been suspended since April 29, 2025 after the Pahalgam attacks.
The Centre said visa issuance is a sovereign function tied to security and foreign policy.