Pakistan Online Visa before Travel (Tourist visa)

Travelers who intend to visit Pakistan can apply for their tourist visa in advance by using the online visa facility offered by the government of Pakistan. Applying through this online visa facility is easy and takes less time compared to visiting an embassy.

After approval, it takes only 24 hours for issuance of the visa and allows entry for up to 90 days with multiple entry arrangements available. It is always preferable for candidates to apply for visas prior to traveling, as in most cases, it has to be counted from the date of issue and not date of entry.

For the latest information on the process of acquiring a visa, it is important to visit the official website of the Government of Pakistan.

Apply online at:

https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/visa-prior-to-arrival

Required Documents

For the tourist visa application form to be complete, the following documents are required:

• A passport photo
• A valid passport
• On a case-by-case basis, further documentation may be required
• Invitation letter
• Copy of a company business license
• CNIC copy of General Manager
• Hotel reservation or accommodation proof

Visa Details

• Validity Period: Maximum of 90 days
• Entry Categories: Multiple entries are allowed
• Processing Time: 24 hours

Countries Eligible for Pakistan Visa on Arrival/ Electronic Visa

Nationals of the following countries are eligible to apply for a Pakistan Visa Prior to Arrival for Tourism, Business or Sikh Pilgrimage visa and do not need to obtain one from a Pakistani mission abroad:

1.        Albania

2. Algeria

3. Andorra

4. Angola

5. Argentina

6. Australia

7. Austria

8. Azerbaijan

9. Bahrain 

10. Bangladesh

11. Belarus

12. Belgium

13. Benin

14. Bhutan

15. Bosnia and Herzegovina

16. Brazil

17. Brunei

18. Bulgaria

19. Cambodia

20. Cameroon

21. Canada

22. Chile

23. China

24. Colombia

25. Comoros

26. Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)

27. Croatia

28. Czech Republic

29. Democratic Republic of Congo

30. Denmark

31. Djibouti

32. Ecuador

33. Egypt

34. Estonia

35. Ethiopia

36. Finland

37. France

38. Gambia

39. Georgia

40. Germany

41. Ghana

42. Greece

43. Guatemala

44. Guinea

45. Guinea-Bissau

46. Honduras

47. Hungary

48. Iceland

49. Indonesia

50. Iran

51. Iraq

52. Ireland

53. Italy

54. Japan

55. Jordan

56. Kazakhstan

57. Kenya

58. Republic of Korea

59. Kosovo

60. Kuwait 

61. Kyrgyz Republic

62. Latvia

63. Lebanon

64. Liechtenstein

65. Lithuania

66. Luxembourg

67. North Macedonia

68. Madagascar

69. Malawi

70. Malaysia

71. Maldives

72. Malta

73. Mauritania

74. Mauritius

75. Mexico

76. Moldova

77. Montenegro

78. Morocco

79. Mozambique

80. Myanmar

81. Nepal

82. Netherlands

83. New Zealand

84. Nigeria

85. Norway

86. Oman 

87. Panama

88. Paraguay

89. Peru

90. Philippines

91. Poland

92. Portugal

93. Qatar 

94. Romania

95. Russia

96. Rwanda

97. San Marino

98. Saudi Arabia 

99. Senegal

100. Sierra Leone

101. Singapore

102. Slovakia

103. Slovenia

104. South Africa

105. South Sudan

106. Spain

107. Sri Lanka

108. Sweden

109. Switzerland

110. Seychelles

111. Tajikistan

112. Tanzania

113. Thailand

114. Togo

115. Tunisia

116. Turkey

117. Turkmenistan

118. Uganda

119. Ukraine

120. United Arab Emirates *

121. United Kingdom

122. United States of America

123. Uzbekistan

124. Vietnam

125. Zambia

126. Zimbabwe

Note:

 Visa policies are subject to change. Always verify the latest requirements on the official Pakistani visa portal before applying.