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Pakistan visa & entry requirements

Find out whether you need a visa for Pakistan and how to apply, based on the official Pakistan Online Visa System.

Last reviewed 1 November 2026 · Official site: visa.nadra.gov.pk

Rules can change: confirm on the official site before you travel. impt.pk is a hotel and travel site; it does not issue visas and is not a visa agent.

At a glance

  • Most nationalities apply online through the Pakistan Online Visa System. It is open to citizens of 192 countries, and all visa applications are submitted online.
  • Citizens of the 6 GCC countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates) do not need a visa for tourist or visit entry.
  • India and Israel are not on the online list. Contact the nearest Pakistan embassy or high commission before planning travel.

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Your nationality or territory is not in the list? Check with the nearest Pakistan embassy or high commission.

How to apply in 3 steps

  1. Preliminary assessment. Choose the visa, then check eligibility and the documents you need.
  2. Preparation. Gather your supporting documents, a photograph up to 350 KB as set out in the photo guide, and a valid credit or debit card to pay online.
  3. Online application. Select “Apply Now” on visa.nadra.gov.pk.

Documents

For a tourist or visit entry visa you need:

If you apply from a country that is not your home country, proof of legal residence there is mandatory. Upload it as “Other”.

How long it takes

Processing takes 7–10 working days. Passport holders from Afghanistan and Somalia: 4 weeks. If your application is sent back for review, the clock restarts from re-submission, and the application is cancelled if you do not resubmit within 7 days. Issuance is the prerogative of the Government of Pakistan.

Stay length

The tourist or visit entry visa is single entry, with a stay of up to 3 months (sub-category “Individual – less than 3 months”).

Extending your visa

Tourist visa holders who are in Pakistan with a valid visa can apply online to extend it. Processing takes about two working weeks.

Documents for an extension:

  • Passport
  • Photograph
  • Hotel booking
  • Sponsor letter (from an SECP-registered company, a tour operator, or a Pakistani national on e-stamp paper)
  • Sponsor’s CNIC
  • Entry stamp page
  • Last tourist visa page

Police registration

All foreigners are exempt from police registration except nationals of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Israel, Nigeria, the Palestine Liberation Organization and Somalia, and anyone the immigration authorities direct to register. A stamp is put in the passport.

Arriving with cash

Incoming foreign currency over USD 10,000 (or the equivalent) must be declared. Source: FBR SRO 2201(I)/2022

Questions

Do I need a visa for Pakistan?

Most nationalities apply online through the Pakistan Online Visa System, which is open to citizens of 192 countries. Citizens of the 6 GCC countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates) do not need a visa for tourist or visit entry. India and Israel are not on the online list: contact the nearest Pakistan embassy or high commission before planning travel.

How long does the visa take?

Processing takes 7–10 working days. Passport holders from Afghanistan and Somalia: 4 weeks. If your application is sent back for review, the clock restarts from re-submission, and it is cancelled if you do not resubmit within 7 days. Issuance is the prerogative of the Government of Pakistan.

How long can I stay on a tourist visa?

The tourist or visit entry visa is single entry, with a stay of up to 3 months.

What documents do I need?

A photograph, your passport and hotel booking details. If you apply from a country that is not your home country, proof of legal residence there is mandatory (upload it as “Other”).

Can I extend my visa?

Tourist visa holders who are in Pakistan with a valid visa can apply online to extend it. Processing takes about two working weeks. You need your passport, a photograph, a hotel booking, a sponsor letter, the sponsor’s CNIC, the entry stamp page and the last tourist visa page.

Do I need to register with the police?

All foreigners are exempt except nationals of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Israel, Nigeria, the Palestine Liberation Organization and Somalia, and anyone the immigration authorities direct to register. A stamp is put in the passport.

How much cash can I bring into Pakistan?

Incoming foreign currency over USD 10,000 (or the equivalent) must be declared.

Sources

Last reviewed 1 November 2026. Rules can change: confirm on the official site before you travel. impt.pk is a hotel and travel site; it does not issue visas and is not a visa agent.