Thu Mar 20 13:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Pakistani Entrepreneur’s Mumbai Airport Layover Goes Viral
**MUMBAI, INDIA** – A Pakistani entrepreneur’s unexpected Mumbai airport layover has captivated social media. Waqas Hassan, founder of AiForAll, recently transited through Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on an IndiGo flight from Singapore to Saudi Arabia. His six-hour layover, during which he sampled the famed vada pao and collected souvenirs, became an online sensation after he shared his experience on Instagram.
Hassan, traveling on a Pakistani passport, highlighted the unique circumstances of his journey. While Pakistani citizens are generally not permitted to enter India without a visa, transit through Indian airports is allowed for connecting flights to third countries, a fact Hassan himself was unaware of until booking his flight. He noted that airport officials were also surprised to see a Pakistani passenger using this transit option.
Hassan’s video, which boasts over 20,000 likes and nearly 770,000 views, details his experience, emphasizing the ease and affordability of IndiGo Airlines. His account sheds light on the often-unclear transit visa rules for Pakistani citizens traveling through India, which typically require pre-application for a transit visa allowing a maximum 36-hour stay within a specified airport city. The post has sparked conversation about travel restrictions and the possibilities within existing regulations.
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