Pakistan Visa: Requirements, Types, Fees & How to Apply
Start your applicationIt depends on your passport. Most foreign nationals need a visa prior to travel to Pakistan. Pakistan’s official online visa system is operated through the Pakistan Online Visa System. Some nationalities may be visa-exempt or eligible for visa-on-arrival.
Pakistan visa at a glance
- Government fee
- Varies by nationality — shown at cost, no markup
- Official processing
- 7–10 working days (typical ETA)
- Validity / stay
- Varies by nationality and visa type
- Visa types
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Do you need a visa for Pakistan?
Check the official Pakistan Online Visa System for your nationality’s entry requirements before booking. A visa does not guarantee entry — border officials make the final determination at the port of entry.
Pakistan visa types
- Tourist visa
- Tourism, leisure, sightseeing — Varies by nationality
- Business visa
- Business meetings, conferences — Varies by nationality
- Transit visa
- Passing through Pakistan to a third country — Per the transit rules
- Student / Work visa
- Study or employment in Pakistan — Varies by permit
Who is eligible
Whether you need a visa for Pakistan depends on your nationality:
Your legal residence also matters. Apply through the embassy or visa authority responsible for your country of residence.
Visa-exempt nationalities may enter Pakistan visa-free for short stays — confirm the current list with the Pakistan Online Visa System or the nearest Pakistani diplomatic mission.
Visa-required nationalities need an online visa or embassy-issued visa for tourism, business, or family visits.
Visa-on-arrival eligibility may be available for certain nationalities and purposes — confirm current rules with official sources.
Documents required for a Pakistan visa
What the consulate expects in your file. The controlling checklist is always the one published for your country of residence.
- Valid passportusually 6+ months validity, 2+ blank pages.
- Completed and signed visa application formCompleted and signed visa application form.
- Recent passport photoRecent passport photo.
- Proof of travel itineraryProof of travel itinerary.
- Proof of accommodationProof of accommodation.
- Proof of financial meansProof of financial means.
- Additional documents may be requested depending on nationality and purposeAdditional documents may be requested depending on nationality and purpose.
Pakistan visa fees and processing time
- Government fee
- Varies by nationality — shown at cost, no markup
- Expedify processing fee
- Shown before you start
- Validity / stay
- Varies by nationality and visa type
- Official processing
- 7–10 working days (typical ETA)
Government fees are passed through at cost. Processing times are the authority's official estimate, stated as a fact — not a delivery promise.
How to apply for a Pakistan visa
The official route, step by step.
Confirm you need a visa
Check the Pakistan Online Visa System for your nationality. If you're exempt, you don't need this process.
Create an account and select the correct visa type
Create an account and select the correct visa type.
Upload your documents in the order requested by the portal
Upload your documents in the order requested by the portal.
Pay the government fee through the official payment channel
Pay the government fee through the official payment channel.
Track your application and download your visa when approved
Track your application and download your visa when approved.
Applying yourself vs. with Expedify
The authority decides your visa either way. The difference is how much of the process you carry.
Research
- Apply yourself
- Check Pakistan's requirements yourself
- With Expedify
- We confirm what you need for your route
Document check
- Apply yourself
- Common errors cause refusals
- With Expedify
- Pre-reviewed before submission
Submission
- Apply yourself
- You upload and pay directly
- With Expedify
- We prepare your application and guide you
Status tracking
- Apply yourself
- You check the portal
- With Expedify
- We track and notify you at every step
Government fee
- Apply yourself
- Same
- With Expedify
- Same — passed through at cost, no markup
At the border: what to expect
A visa lets you present yourself for entry — it does not guarantee admission. Entry into Pakistan is decided by immigration officials at the port of entry.
Entry requirements
- Valid passport with your visa or exemption stamp.
- Return or onward travel ticket.
- Proof of accommodation and itinerary.
- Evidence of sufficient funds for your stay.
Conditions of stay
- Stay length is set by the officer at entry — it can be less than your visa's maximum.
- A tourist visa is not a work permit — no employment.
- No full-time study on a tourist visa.
- Depart before your permitted stay ends; overstaying is an immigration violation.
Common reasons a Pakistan visa is refused
Knowing these before you apply reduces your risk.
Incomplete or inconsistent documentation
documents that don't match your application form.
Insufficient financial means
evidence that doesn't clearly cover your trip.
Unclear travel purpose
an itinerary that doesn't explain where you're going and why.
Weak ties to your home country
limited evidence you'll return after your stay.
Frequently asked questions
Pakistan visa questions, answered.
More for your Pakistan trip
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About this service
Expedify is a private application-assistance service, not a government agency, embassy, or consulate. Visas are granted solely by the destination country's authorities, and no third party can influence or guarantee a decision. Our agency fee covers preparation, review, and tracking of your application, and is separate from any consular fee. The information on this page is general guidance, not legal or immigration advice — requirements change and vary by nationality. Always confirm with the official embassy or consulate of the country you're visiting.