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I would like to travel from India into Pakistan but have heard that there are some issues. One backpacker told me that he had the same plan but was turned away at the boarder because he had a stamp from India in his passport. Has anyone else heard of/had this problem and if so, is there any way to get around it?
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There's only one border crossing and if you're coming from India it's fairly likely you'll have 'stamp from India' in your passport.

You'll need to apply for your Pakistan visa in your home country, and get to the border early.

And, the story normally involves a stamp from Israel. Go figure.

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I don't believe the story from the back packer,many tourists come to Pakistan via India & we have never heard of such story,i think its just a story it has nothing to do with reality.

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Load of cobblers, crossed this border several times with a passport full of Indian visas, never had a problem...............

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What crap! I have crossed the border a lot of times with quite a few Indian visas in my passport.

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This story is not true. Many travelers come from India and having Indian stamps on their passport and cross through Wahga border into Pakistan without having any issues with the immigration on the border.

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Thank you all so much. This has been very helpful.

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You are welcome. Enjoy your trip to Pakistan.

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If you are coming from India it will be no surprise to the border officials that you have a stamp from India in your passport. I did exactly the same and the Pakistan border officials showed no concern at the fact I had an India visa in my passport so no issue at all.

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One backpacker told me that he had the same plan but was turned away at the boarder because he had a stamp from India in his passport.

There's no logic in what you're saying. If that backapacker, or anyone, was entering Pakistan overland from India, he must have had a stamp from India. If he hadn't that would mean he entered the country illegally.

There's one border crossing at Atari/Wagah. You shouldn't expect any problems if you have your passport and visas in order.

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