Pakistan
Islamic Republic of Pakistan
At a glance
Pakistan visa & entry requirements
Whether you need a visa for Pakistan depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.
Short-stay tourist entry to Pakistan, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.
Official sources
Last checked 2026-08-06
Good to know
- Nationals of 175 countries can apply through Pakistan's official Online Visa System (visa.nadra.gov.pk). Within that, 50 countries are eligible for Visa on Arrival under the Tourist category, and 95 countries are eligible for Visa on Arrival under the Business category.
- Visa categories offered: Visit (tourist), Business, Student, Official, and Work visas.
- The official portal warns travellers that online Pakistan visa applications can ONLY be submitted at visa.nadra.gov.pk, and that the Government of Pakistan has no collaboration with any other website — be cautious of lookalike sites.
- Fees, exact visa validity and processing time were not published on the pages checked; consult the official portal's FAQ or the eligible-countries list for a specific passport before applying.
Been to Pakistan already?
Scratch it off and the sheet keeps the receipt — what your passport needed to get in.
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Pick your passport and get the exact entry rule for Pakistan — visa-free, visa on arrival, e-Visa or apply in advance.
Some services are blocked in Pakistan
- Use home banking & apps that block foreign IP addresses
- Reach sites & services that may be blocked locally
- Encrypt hotel, café & airport WiFi
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 9 countries can currently enter Pakistan visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. When we have indicative figures for Pakistan they’re shown above, but they’re compiled from third-party sources — always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.
Start on Pakistan’s official government entry or e-Visa page (linked above when available). Check which visa type fits your trip, prepare a passport valid for your whole stay and any required documents, and apply well before you travel.
Power & plugs
Pakistan runs on 230V with plug types C, D, G. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.
Pakistan uses 3 incompatible socket families, but one universal adapter handles them all — you still only pack one.
Full power guide for PakistanLocation
Light & dark
Islamabad swings from 10-hour winter days to 14 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 18:00.
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