Pakistan Visa and Passport Requirements
General Requirements:
- All foreign nationals require a valid Visa to enter Pakistan.
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay.
Visa Options for Tourists
- On Arrival Tourist Visa (e-Visa)
- Available for nationals from specific countries (see list below).
- Valid for 30 days.
- Multiple-entry for nationals of Malaysia, Turkey, and UAE.
- Processing Time: 48-72 hours (working days).
- Online Tourist Visa
- Available for nationals from eligible countries (see list below).
- Single Entry: Short duration (less than 3 months).
- Extension: Up to 6 months or more, subject to approval.
- Processing Time: 7-10 days (for entries and extensions).
- Apply by Post or Visit the Nearest Embassy/Consulate
- Check with your nearest Pakistan embassy or consulate for application details.
How to Apply for On Arrival Visa (e-Visa)
Documents Required:
- Passport
- Photograph
- Invitation Letter from sponsor or hotel booking (for individual tourists)
- Invitation Letter from a tour operator (for group tourists)
Application Steps:
- Preliminary Assessment: Choose the visa type and understand requirements.
- Preparation: Gather all supporting documents and a photograph.
- Online Application:
- Click on the Apply Now button for the Pakistan Online Visa System.
- Create a new account and log in.
- Complete your application and pay the fee using a valid credit/debit card.
- Submit your application.
Pakistan e-Visa Countries List for On Arrival Visa
| Eligible Countries | Eligible Countries |
|---|---|
| Angola | Mozambique |
| Argentina | Nepal |
| Austria | New Zealand |
| Azerbaijan | Oman |
| Bahamas | Paraguay |
| Bahrain | Qatar |
| Barbados | Rwanda |
| Botswana | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
| Brunei | Saint Lucia |
| Costa Rica | Saudi Arabia |
| Finland | Singapore |
| Germany | Spain |
| Ghana | Sri Lanka |
| Iceland | Switzerland |
| Indonesia | Tajikistan |
| Italy | Tanzania |
| Japan | Thailand |
| Jordan | Tonga |
| Korea (South) | Trinidad & Tobago |
| Kuwait | Tunisia |
| Lithuania | Turkey |
| Luxembourg | UAE |
| Malaysia | Western Samoa |
| Maldives | Zambia |
| Malta | Monaco |
How to Apply for Online Tourist Visa
Documents Required:
- Passport
- Photograph
- Invitation Letter from sponsor or hotel booking (for individual tourists)
Application Steps:
Eligible Countries for Pakistan Online Visa
| Eligible Countries | Eligible Countries |
|---|---|
| Albania | Luxembourg |
| Andorra | Macedonia |
| Angola | Madagascar |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Malawi |
| Argentina | Malaysia |
| Australia | Maldives |
| Austria | Mali |
| Azerbaijan | Malta |
| Bahamas | Marshall Islands |
| Bahrain | Mauritius |
| Bangladesh | Mexico |
| Barbados | Micronesia |
| Belarus | Moldova |
| Belgium | Monaco |
| Belize | Mongolia |
| Benin | Montenegro |
| Bolivia | Morocco |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina | Mozambique |
| Botswana | Myanmar |
| Brazil | Namibia |
| Brunei | Nauru |
| Bulgaria | Nepal |
| Burkina Faso | Netherlands |
| Burundi | New Zealand |
| Cambodia | Nicaragua |
| Cameroon | Niger |
| Canada | Kosovo |
| Cape Verde | Norway |
| Central African Republic | Oman |
| Chile | Palau |
| China | Panama |
| Colombia | Papua New Guinea |
| Comoros | Paraguay |
| Congo (Republic) | Peru |
| Costa Rica | Philippines |
| Côte d’Ivoire | Poland |
| Croatia | Portugal |
| Cuba | Qatar |
| Cyprus | Romania |
| Czech Republic | Russia |
| Denmark | Rwanda |
| Djibouti | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
| Dominica | Saint Lucia |
| Dominican Republic | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| Ecuador | San Marino |
| Egypt | São Tomé and Príncipe |
| El Salvador | Saudi Arabia |
| Equatorial Guinea | Senegal |
| Eritrea | Serbia |
| Estonia | Seychelles |
| Ethiopia | Sierra Leone |
| Fiji | Singapore |
| Finland | Slovakia |
| France | Slovenia |
| Gabon | Solomon Islands |
| Gambia | South Africa |
| Georgia | Spain |
| Germany | Sri Lanka |
| Ghana | Suriname |
| Greece | Sweden |
| Grenada | Switzerland |
| Guatemala | Tajikistan |
| Guinea | Tanzania |
| Guinea-Bissau | Thailand |
| Guyana | Timor-Leste |
| Haiti | Togo |
| Holy See (Vatican City) | Tonga |
| Honduras | Trinidad & Tobago |
| Hungary | Tunisia |
| Iceland | Turkey |
| Indonesia | Turkmenistan |
| Iran | Tuvalu |
| Ireland | UAE |
| Italy | UK |
| Jamaica | USA |
| Japan | Uganda |
| Jordan | Ukraine |
| Kazakhstan | Uruguay |
| Kenya | Uzbekistan |
| Kiribati | Vanuatu |
| Korea (South) | Venezuela |
| Kuwait | Vietnam |
| Kyrgyzstan | Western Samoa |
| Laos | Zambia |
| Latvia | Zimbabwe |
| Lebanon | |
| Lesotho | |
| Liberia | |
| Liechtenstein | |
| Lithuania |
Embassy and Consulate Information
United Kingdom
- London: High Commission of Pakistan, 35–36 Lowndes Square, London, SW1X 9JN, UK, Tel: 020 7664 9200, Website
- Birmingham: Vice Consulate of Pakistan, 10 A, The Wharf, Bridge Street, Birmingham, B1 2JS, Tel: 121 643 1979, Website
- Bradford: Vice Consulate of Pakistan, 1-3 Bradford Business Park, Kings Gate, Bradford, BD1 4SJ, Tel: 01274 308062-64, Website
- Manchester: Vice Consulate of Pakistan, Pakistan House, 137 Dickenson Rd, Rusholme, Manchester, M14 5JB, UK, Tel: 161 225 2005, Website
- Glasgow: Vice Consulate of Pakistan, 45 Maxwell Drive, Glasgow, G41 5JF, Tel: 0141 427 5755, Website
United States
- Washington: Embassy of Pakistan, 3517 International Court, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA, Tel: (202) 243 6500, Website
- New York: Consulate General of Pakistan, 12 East 65th Street, New York, NY 10021, USA, Tel: (212) 879 5800, Website
- Los Angeles: Consulate General of Pakistan, 10700 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 211, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA, Tel: (310) 441 0167, Website
- Chicago: Consulate General of Pakistan, 333 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 728, Chicago, Illinois 60601, USA, Tel: (312) 781