Visa regulations and requirements may be subject to change at short notice, and you are advised to contact the appropriate diplomat or consular authority before finalising travel arrangements.
The grant of visa, however, is no guarantee that the recipient would be allowed entry into Pakistan. The final decision to allow entry rests with the Immigration Officer at the point of entry.
Restricted entry and transit:
The Government of Pakistan refuses entry to:
- (a) nationals of Israel, even for transit
- (b) holders of passports issued by the Government of Taiwan (China), except for transit or to change aircraft without leaving the airport
- (c) nationals of Afghanistan who have previously visited or transited through India.
Passports
Valid passport required by all.
Visas
Required by all except:
(a) nationals of:
- Iceland
- Maldives Republic
- Republic of Singapore
- South Korea
- Trinidad & Tobago
- Western Samoa
- Zambia
for a stay of 90 days or less
(b) nationals of Nepal for a stay of 30 days or less
Types of visa
Single-entry and Double-entry generally for a maximum stay of three months.
A Multiple-entry visa is also available allowing six journeys in a total period not exceeding one year, maximum 3-month stay at any one time. Visas must be used within six months of the date of issue.
Certain nationals are issued with visas free of charge, but they must be obtained prior to travel. For further information, consult the High Commission or Embassy.
Application to
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy or High Commission). For addresses, click here.
Application requirements
(a) Valid passport
(b) one application form
(c) 1 passport-size photo
(d) Confirmed return/onward ticket
Persons proceeding to Pakistan on specific assignments (business/official) should enclose letters/documents from their sponsors/employees giving all the details such as the nature of assignment, duration etc.
Incomplete and unsigned applications will not be processed.
The rates of fee for different categories of visa differ from country to country. The applicants are, therefore, advised to check with the concerned issuing authority the visa fee, time required for issuance of visa and any other information.
The grant of visa cannot be claimed as a right. The issuing authority may refuse the application without assigning any reason.
