Foreign nationals are required to obtain a visa for entry into Pakistan, along with a passport that must remain valid for at least six months beyond their intended stay in the country.
Pakistan has recently introduced an online visa system, providing convenience for travellers seeking tourist, student, family, pilgrimage, and various other visa types. If you’re planning a tourist visit to Pakistan, you have three convenient options to apply for a Pakistan tourist visa:
- On Arrival Tourist Visa (e-Visa): You can apply for an on-arrival visa (e-Visa) if your country is on the list of eligible countries for Pakistan e-Visas. For your convenience, we’ve provided a list of these countries below. Please ensure your country is on this list to apply for an on-arrival visa. We highly recommend planning your Pakistan visit and initiating the visa application process as early as possible. The latest recommended time for an on-arrival visa application is 48-72 hours before your planned travel to receive your Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA).
Documents Required: Passport, Photograph, Invitation Letter (for individual tourists) or Invitation Letter from a Tour Operator (for group tourists).
Validity and Duration: The Tourist Visa on Arrival is typically valid for 30 days. Additionally, nationals from Malaysia, Turkey, and the UAE may be granted a 30-day, multiple-entry visa upon arrival.
Processing Time: 48-72 hours during working hours.
How to Apply for Pakistan On-Arrival Visa:
- Preliminary Assessment: Choose the appropriate visa type and understand the eligibility and document requirements.
- Preparation: Ensure you have a complete set of supporting documents, the required photograph, and a valid credit or debit card for online payment.
- Online Application: Follow these steps when you’re ready to apply:
- Click “Apply Now” to access the Pakistan Online Visa System.
- Create a new account.
- Log in to the Pakistan Online Visa System.
- Complete your application.
- Pay the application fee using a credit or debit card.
- Submit your application.
Please note that a detailed step-by-step guide is available here for assistance in using the official Pakistan Online Visa System.
Pakistan e visa Countries list – Pakistan Visa on Arrival eligible countries
| Sr. # | Name of Country |
|---|---|
| 1 | Angola |
| 2 | Argentina |
| 3 | Austria |
| 4 | Azerbaijan |
| 5 | Bahamas |
| 6 | Bahrain |
| 7 | Barbados |
| 8 | Botswana |
| 9 | Brunei |
| 10 | Costa Rica |
| 11 | Finland |
| 12 | Germany |
| 13 | Ghana |
| 14 | Iceland |
| 15 | Indonesia |
| 16 | Italy |
| 17 | Japan |
| 18 | Jordan |
| 19 | Korea (South) |
| 20 | Kuwait |
| 21 | Lithuania |
| 22 | Luxembourg |
| 23 | Malaysia |
| 24 | Maldives |
| 25 | Malta |
| 26 | Monaco |
| 27 | Mozambique |
| 28 | Nepal |
| 29 | New Zealand |
| 30 | Oman |
| 31 | Paraguay |
| 32 | Qatar |
| 33 | Rwanda |
| 34 | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
| 35 | Saint Lucia |
| 36 | Saudi Arabia |
| 37 | Singapore |
| 38 | Spain |
| 39 | Sri Lanka |
| 40 | Switzerland |
| 41 | Tajikistan |
| 42 | Tanzania |
| 43 | Thailand |
| 44 | Tonga |
| 45 | Trinidad & Tobago |
| 46 | Tunisia |
| 47 | Turkey |
| 48 | UAE |
| 49 | Western Samoa |
| 50 | Zambia |
PAKISTAN ONLINE TOURIST VISA
You have the option to apply for an online tourist visa for Pakistan if you hold nationality from one of the following countries. Please review the list below to confirm your eligibility.
Documents Required:
- Valid Passport
- Passport Photograph
- Invitation Letter from a sponsor or hotel booking details for individual tourists
Validity and Duration:
- Single Entry for short durations less than 3 months (for the first entry)
- Duration can extend up to and beyond 6 months (with approval)
- Citizens of these countries may be eligible for a Double Entry Tourist Visa.
- Tourist Visas can be extended for up to 6 months or more, subject to approval.
- US nationals can avail a Tourist 5-year multiple-entry visa with a maximum 3-month stay.
Processing Time:
- Entry (Up to 3 Months): 7-10 working days
- Extension (Up to 6 Months): 7-10 working days
- Extension (Greater than 6 Months): 4 weeks (working days)
How to Apply for Pakistan Visa Online:
- Preliminary Assessment:
- Choose the appropriate “Pakistan Visa” type and understand the eligibility and document requirements before you initiate your application.
- Preparation:
- Ensure you’re applying for the correct visa type, as each category has specific requirements.
- Have the following ready before you begin your visa application:
- Complete set of supporting documents.
- Passport photograph up to 350KB, as per the provided guidelines.
- A valid credit card or debit card for online payment of your application fee.
- Online Application:
- When you’re ready to apply, follow these steps:
- Click on the “Apply Now” button to access the Pakistan Online Visa System.
- Create a new account.
- Log in to the Pakistan Online Visa System.
- Complete your application.
- Pay the application fee using a credit card or debit card.
- Submit your application.
- When you’re ready to apply, follow these steps:
Please refer to the detailed step-by-step guide available here for comprehensive assistance in completing your application through the Pakistan Online Visa System.
Nationals of the following Countries are Eligible for a Pakistan Online Visa
| 1 | Albania |
| 2 | Andorra |
| 3 | Angola |
| 4 | Antigua and Barbuda |
| 5 | Argentina |
| 6 | Australia |
| 7 | Austria |
| 8 | Azerbaijan |
| 9 | Bahamas |
| 10 | Bahrain |
| 11 | Bangladesh |
| 12 | Barbados |
| 13 | Belarus |
| 14 | Belgium |
| 15 | Belize |
| 16 | Benin |
| 17 | Bolivia |
| 18 | Bosnia & Herzegovina |
| 19 | Botswana |
| 20 | Brazil |
| 21 | Brunei |
| 22 | Bulgaria |
| 23 | Burkina Faso |
| 24 | Burundi |
| 25 | Cambodia |
| 26 | Cameroon |
| 27 | Canada |
| 28 | Capbo Verde |
| 29 | Central African Republic |
| 30 | Chile |
| 31 | China |
| 32 | Colombia |
| 33 | Comoros |
| 34 | Congo (Republic) |
| 35 | Costa Rica |
| 36 | Cote d’ Ivoire (Ivory Coast) |
| 37 | Croatia |
| 38 | Cuba |
| 39 | Cyprus |
| 40 | Czech Republic |
| 41 | Denmark |
| 42 | Djibouti |
| 43 | Dominica |
| 44 | Dominican Republic |
| 45 | Ecuador |
| 46 | Egypt |
| 47 | El Salvador |
| 48 | Equatorial Guinea |
| 49 | Eritrea |
| 50 | Estonia |
| 51 | Ethiopia |
| 52 | Fiji |
| 53 | Finland |
| 54 | France |
| 55 | Gabon |
| 56 | Gambia |
| 57 | Georgia |
| 58 | Germany |
| 59 | Ghana |
| 60 | Greece |
| 61 | Grenada |
| 62 | Guatemala |
| 63 | Guinea |
| 64 | Guinea-Bissau |
| 65 | Guyana |
| 66 | Haiti |
| 67 | Holy See (Vatican City) |
| 68 | Honduras |
| 69 | Hungary |
| 70 | Iceland |
| 71 | Indonesia |
| 72 | Iran |
| 73 | Ireland |
| 74 | Italy |
| 75 | Jamaica |
| 76 | Japan |
| 77 | Jordan |
| 78 | Kazakhstan |
| 79 | Kenya |
| 80 | Kiribati |
| 81 | Korea(South) |
| 82 | Kuwait |
| 83 | Kyrgyzstan |
| 84 | Laos |
| 85 | Latvia |
| 86 | Lebanon |
| 87 | Lesotho |
| 88 | Liberia |
| 89 | Liechtenstein |
| 90 | Lithuania |
| 91 | Luxembourg |
| 92 | Macedonia |
| 93 | Madagascar |
| 94 | Malawi |
| 95 | Malaysia |
| 96 | Maldives |
| 97 | Mali |
| 98 | Malta |
| 99 | Marshall Island |
| 100 | Mauritius |
| 101 | Mexico |
| 102 | Micronesia |
| 103 | Moldova |
| 104 | Monaco |
| 105 | Mongolia |
| 106 | Montenegro |
| 107 | Morocco |
| 108 | Mozambique |
| 109 | Myanmar |
| 110 | Namibia |
| 111 | Nauru |
| 112 | Nepal |
| 113 | Netherlands |
| 114 | New Zealand |
| 115 | Nicaragua |
| 116 | Niger |
| 117 | Kosovo |
| 118 | Norway |
| 119 | Oman |
| 120 | Palau |
| 121 | Panama |
| 122 | Papua New Guinea |
| 123 | Paraguay |
| 124 | Peru |
| 125 | Philippine |
| 126 | Poland |
| 127 | Portugal |
| 128 | Qatar |
| 129 | Romania |
| 130 | Russia |
| 131 | Rwanda |
| 132 | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
| 133 | Saint Lucia |
| 134 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| 135 | San Marino |
| 136 | Sao Tome and Principe |
| 137 | Saudi Arabia |
| 138 | Senegal |
| 139 | Serbia |
| 140 | Seychelles |
| 141 | Sierra Leone |
| 142 | Singapore |
| 143 | Slovakia Republic |
| 144 | Slovenia |
| 145 | Solomon Islands |
| 146 | South Africa |
| 147 | Spain |
| 148 | SriLanka |
| 149 | Suriname |
| 150 | Sweden |
| 151 | Switzerland |
| 152 | Tajikistan |
| 153 | Tanzania |
| 154 | Thailand |
| 155 | Timor-Lest |
| 156 | Togo |
| 157 | Tonga |
| 158 | Trinidad & Tobago |
| 159 | Tunisia |
| 160 | Turkey |
| 161 | Turkmenistan |
| 162 | Tuvalu |
| 163 | U.A.E |
| 164 | U.K. |
| 165 | U.S.A |
| 166 | Uganda |
| 167 | Ukraine |
| 168 | Uruguay |
| 169 | Uzbekistan |
| 170 | Vanuatu |
| 171 | Venezuela |
| 172 | Viet Nam |
| 173 | Western Samoa |
| 174 | Zambia |
| 175 | Zimbabwe |
Apply by Post or visit your nearest Pakistan embassy/consulate
Most Pakistan embassies and consulates accept Visa Applications by Post or you can physically visit the Embassy and submit your application. Please check with your nearest Pakistan Embassy in your home country for more information.
Pakistan Embassies and Consulates abroad
United Kingdom
London
High Commission of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 35–36 Lowndes Square,
London, SWIX 9JN, UK, tel: 020 7664 9200, www.phclondon.org
Birmingham
Vice Consulate of Pakistan 10 A, The Wharf, Bridge Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom B1 2JS, tel: 121 643 1979
www.pakistanconsulatebradford.com/birmingham
Bradford
Vice Consulate of Pakistan 1-3 Bradford Business Park, Kings Gate, Bradford, BD1 4SJ, tel: 01274 308062-64, www.pakistanconsulatebradford.com
Manchester.
Vice Consulate of Pakistan Pakistan House, 137 Dickenson Rd, Rusholme, Manchester M14 5JB, UK, tel: 161 225 2005, www.pakistanconsulatebradford.com/manchester
Glasgow
Vice Consulate of Pakistan 45 Maxwell Drive, Glasgow, G41 5JF, tel: 0141 427 5755, http://phclondon.org/consulates/#glasgow
United State of America
Washington
Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 3517 International Court, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA, tel: (202) 243 6500, http://embassyofpakistanusa.org
New York
Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 12 East 65th Street, New York, NY 10021, USA, tel: (212) 879 5800, www.pakistanconsulateny.org
Los Angeles
Consulate General of Pakistan 10700 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 211, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA, tel: (310) 441 0167, www.pakconsulatela.org
Chicago
Consulate General of Pakistan 333 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 728, Chicago, Illinois 60601, USA, tel: (312) 781 1831/781 1833, www.cgpkchicago.org
CANADA
High Commission of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 10 Range Rd, Ottawa, ON K1N 8J3, Canada, tel: 613-238-7881, www.pakmission.ca
Toronto
7880 Keele Street Unit No. 14 , Vaughan Canada L4K 4G7
http://www.pakmission.ca/contact.aspx
Vancouver
Consulate General of Pakistan
Suite 1400 – 510 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 1L8
Please be informed that while we will diligently provide you with all the necessary information and assistance for your Pakistan Tourist Visa application, the ultimate responsibility for obtaining the visa rests with you. It is essential to thoroughly review the requirements pertinent to your specific circumstances through the relevant Pakistani Embassies and/or Consulates in your home country. We cannot assume responsibility for any inconveniences, travel restrictions, or losses incurred due to non-compliance with passport, visa, or immigration requirements. Additionally, we hold no liability for the actions of local immigration and customs authorities, whether at entry points or elsewhere, and the subsequent repercussions.
Please remain vigilant, as visa regulations are subject to change without prior notice. We strongly advise you to stay updated on the current regulations and initiate your visa application well in advance of your intended travel. Your diligence in this regard is crucial for a smooth travel experience.
Please note: Issuance of Pakistan Visa is the prerogative of the Government of Pakistan.
