Pakistan Italy visa accord: Pakistan and Italy have signed an agreement to abolish visa requirements for holders of diplomatic passports, aiming to ease official travel and strengthen bilateral engagement.
Pakistan Italy visa accord signed in Rome
Pakistan and Italy signed an agreement in Rome to remove visa requirements for diplomatic passport holders, officials said on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in a move aimed at facilitating diplomatic exchanges and deepening bilateral cooperation.
Pakistan Italy visa accord covers diplomatic passports
The agreement was signed by Pakistan’s Ambassador to Italy Ali Javed and Italy’s Secretary General for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Riccardo Guariglia, at a ceremony in Rome.
Under the accord, holders of diplomatic passports will be exempt from visa requirements between the two countries.
Officials said the arrangement is intended to support smoother movement of diplomatic delegations and improve official engagement between Islamabad and Rome.
Pakistan Italy diplomatic ties reviewed before signing
Ahead of the signing ceremony, the two sides reviewed the wider scope of Pakistan-Italy relations, including bilateral cooperation and coordination at multilateral forums such as the United Nations and the European Union.
The agreement was described by officials as part of the broader framework of exchanges and cooperation between the two countries. No direct quote from either signatory was available in the official information reviewed.
Diplomatic passport visa exemption adds to bilateral mechanisms
Pakistan already maintains visa abolition arrangements with several countries for holders of diplomatic and official passports, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ travel information list. The Italy agreement adds a new bilateral arrangement focused on diplomatic passport holders.
The Pakistan Italy visa accord is expected to support official exchanges between the two governments as they continue engagement through diplomatic and multilateral channels.
Published in SouthAsianDesk, June 2, 2026
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