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Visit
Short stays: tourism, transit, business trips, medical, pilgrimage.
Tourist Visa
Pakistan Tourist e-Visa
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The standard tourist/visit e-Visa applied for online through Pakistan's Online Visa System (visa.nadra.gov.pk), operated by NADRA, available to nationals of roughly 175-190 eligible countries. It is typically issued as a single- or double-entry visa with a validity of 3 months and stays of up to 90 days, primarily for sightseeing, leisure and general visits. The government fee is set by nationality and is published in USD (broadly ranging from about USD 8 to USD 60 for a single-entry tourist visa; representative figure USD 20), exclusive of NADRA service and bank charges. Tourist extensions of up to 6 months may be granted inside Pakistan by Regional Passport Offices for an additional fee. The visa does not authorise employment or enrolled study and does not lead to residence.
Government fee
$20
Processing time
7 days
Max stay
90 days
Validity
90 days
Document checklist (6)
Online application formCompleted tourist/visit visa application submitted through the Pakistan Online Visa System.
PassportValid for at least six months from the date of application, with a blank page for the visa.
Proof of accommodationHotel booking, tour itinerary or host details for the stay in Pakistan.
Return or onward ticketOptionalEvidence of confirmed travel arrangements.
Proof of fundsOptionalEvidence of sufficient funds to cover the visit.
Tourist Visa
Pakistan Tourist Visa on Arrival (ETA)
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Pakistan offers tourist visa on arrival to nationals of approximately 50 eligible countries through an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) process: travellers submit their intent to travel on the Pakistan Online Visa System at least 48-72 hours before departure and, once approved, receive an ETA / Visa Grant Notice that lets them obtain the visa stamp at the airport. The standard stay is 30 days; GCC and certain other nationals (Bahrain, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, UAE) receive multiple-entry facilitation. Qatari nationals are granted a free 30-day visa on arrival without prior ETA. Fees are nationality-dependent and several eligible nationalities are gratis, so the government fee is variable and may be null. Immigration may require a confirmed return ticket and evidence of funds (for example USD 1,500 in cash or a valid credit card). The visa is for tourism only and does not authorise work or study.
Processing time
3 days
Max stay
30 days
Validity
90 days
Document checklist (5)
ETA / intent-to-travel applicationSubmitted on the Pakistan Online Visa System at least 48-72 hours before travel.
PassportValid for at least six months from the date of arrival.
Visa Grant Notice / ETA approvalElectronic authorisation presented at immigration for the visa stamp on arrival.
Return or onward ticketConfirmation of return or onward travel, which immigration may require.
Proof of fundsOptionalEvidence of sufficient funds, for example USD 1,500 in cash or a valid credit card.
Tourist Visa
Pakistan Mountaineering & Trekking Visa
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A dedicated mountaineering and trekking visa for foreign nationals visiting Pakistan to climb or trek in its high mountain ranges (including the Karakoram and Himalayan regions), applied for through the Pakistan Online Visa System. The fee paid online at submission is the visa application fee; if an expedition is approved, a separate royalty fee for the relevant peak/zone is payable after arrival in Pakistan, in line with mountaineering regulations. The category supports adventure tourism with appropriate stay durations for expeditions. The visa is for the trekking/mountaineering purpose and does not authorise employment.
Processing time
10 days
Max stay
90 days
Validity
90 days
Document checklist (5)
Online mountaineering/trekking applicationCompleted through the Pakistan Online Visa System under the mountaineering & trekking category.
PassportValid for at least six months from the date of application.
Expedition / trekking itineraryDetails of the planned peaks, routes or trekking zones.
Tour operator / sponsor letterLetter from the licensed Pakistani tour operator or expedition organiser.
Royalty fee paymentOptionalPeak/zone royalty fee payable after arrival in Pakistan for approved expeditions.
Business Visitor Visa
Pakistan Business Visa
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The business visa is issued to bona fide businesspeople from countries on Pakistan's Business Visa List (around 96 BVL countries) who wish to promote trade and investment in Pakistan. It is typically a multiple-entry visa valid up to 5 years, with each stay limited to a defined period (commonly up to 90 days per entry), and the entry-stage processing target is 24 hours. Applicants generally provide a recommendation from a recognised Chamber of Commerce or trade body, or an invitation from a Pakistani company, plus a recommendation from the Board of Investment for extensions. The standard government fee for a single-entry business visa is USD 100 (multiple-entry up to one year USD 150, over one year USD 200), exclusive of NADRA service and bank charges. The visa permits business meetings, negotiations and investment activity but not local salaried employment.
Government fee
$100
Processing time
1 day
Max stay
90 days
Validity
1,825 days
Document checklist (7)
Online business visa applicationCompleted through the Pakistan Online Visa System.
PassportValid for at least six months from the date of application.
Chamber of Commerce recommendationRecommendation letter from a recognised Chamber of Commerce or trade organisation in the applicant's country.
Invitation from a Pakistani companyLetter of invitation from the host company in Pakistan stating the business purpose.
Company registration / proof of businessOptionalEvidence of the applicant's own business activity or employer registration.
Board of Investment recommendationOptionalRequired for extension of the business visa inside Pakistan.
Business Visitor Visa
Pakistan Business Visa on Arrival
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A short-term business visa on arrival available to eligible nationals through the Electronic Travel Authorization process, intended for short business trips of up to 30 days. Applicants submit an ETA request on the Pakistan Online Visa System ahead of travel, typically supported by an invitation from a Pakistani company or organisation and a Chamber of Commerce recommendation, and obtain the visa stamp at the airport on arrival. Fees depend on nationality. The visa permits business meetings and related activity but not local employment.
Processing time
3 days
Max stay
30 days
Validity
90 days
Document checklist (5)
ETA / business-on-arrival applicationSubmitted on the Pakistan Online Visa System before travel.
PassportValid for at least six months from the date of arrival.
Invitation from a Pakistani companyLetter from the host company stating the business purpose of the visit.
Chamber of Commerce recommendationOptionalRecommendation from a recognised trade body where applicable.
Return or onward ticketOptionalEvidence of confirmed return or onward travel.
Medical Treatment Visa
Pakistan Medical Visa
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The medical visa is issued to foreign nationals seeking medical treatment in Pakistan, with a dedicated medical-tourism stream in the Pakistan Online Visa System. Short-term medical visas are granted for up to 3 months single entry (processing around 48 hours, no security clearance), while extended-term medical visas can be issued for up to 1 year multiple entry (processing around 30 days) on the basis of consent letters from enlisted hospitals. The visa may cover the patient together with accompanying family members or an attendant. Fees depend on nationality. The visa is for treatment and does not authorise employment or study.
Processing time
2 days
Max stay
365 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (5)
Online medical visa applicationCompleted through the Pakistan Online Visa System.
PassportValid for at least six months from the date of application.
Hospital consent / appointment letterLetter from an enlisted Pakistani hospital confirming treatment (required for extended-term medical visas).
Medical documentsDiagnosis or referral documents supporting the need for treatment in Pakistan.
Attendant relationship proofOptionalFor an accompanying family member or attendant, proof of relationship to the patient.
Pilgrimage Visa
Pakistan Pilgrim / Ziyarat Visa
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Pakistan issues a dedicated pilgrim / religious-tourism (Ziyarat) visa for foreign nationals visiting religious sites in Pakistan, applied for through the Pakistan Online Visa System under the pilgrim tourism category. It is commonly arranged through approved tour operators or religious organisations and supported by an invitation and itinerary covering the holy sites to be visited. A separate Sikh pilgrimage facility (for Nankana Sahib, Hasan Abdal and related sites) grants short stays of around a fortnight to foreign passport holders. Stay is generally short (around 30 days). Fees vary by nationality; for Indian pilgrims the embassy fee is nominal (around Rs. 120 per entry). The visa is for religious visitation and does not authorise employment.
Processing time
10 days
Max stay
30 days
Validity
90 days
Document checklist (5)
Online pilgrim visa applicationCompleted through the Pakistan Online Visa System under the pilgrim tourism category.
PassportValid for at least six months from the date of application.
Group leader / tour operator authorisationAuthorisation letter from the group leader or approved tour operator detailing the pilgrims and purpose.
Invitation from host / organiserInvitation from the Pakistani host or religious organisation.
Itinerary of religious sitesOptionalPlanned itinerary of the religious sites to be visited.
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Transit Visa
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Study & Training
Universities, language courses, internships and exchanges.
Student Visa
Pakistan Study Visa
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The study visa is issued to foreign nationals admitted to recognised Pakistani educational institutions, including universities and Deeni Madaris (religious seminaries). It is granted with a validity of up to 2 years, with an initial stay of one year and one re-entry, extendable for the duration of the course. Applicants must provide an admission/enrolment letter from the institution, a No Objection Certificate from the relevant Ministry/Education authority, and clear security screening; processing is around 30 days. The standard government fee for a US national study visa is USD 120 single entry (varying by nationality). The visa authorises enrolled study; limited incidental activity is permitted but it is not a work visa.
Government fee
$120
Processing time
30 days
Max stay
365 days
Validity
730 days
Document checklist (6)
Online study visa applicationCompleted through the Pakistan Online Visa System.
PassportValid for at least six months from the date of application.
Admission / enrolment letterLetter of admission from the recognised Pakistani institution.
No Objection Certificate (NOC)NOC from the Ministry of Education / relevant authority.
Security clearanceClearance from the relevant authorities for the study category.
Proof of fundsOptionalEvidence of means to support studies and living costs.
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Language Course Visa
Internship / Trainee Visa
Exchange Program Visa
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Work & Self-Employment
Digital nomad, freelance, skilled employment and company transfers.
Startup / Entrepreneur Visa
Business-Investor Visa (SIFC)
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No dedicated startup visa exists, but foreign entrepreneurs can use the NADRA online Business-Investor and SIFC visa categories granting multiple-entry visas of up to 5 years with no announced minimum investment threshold.
The work visa is issued to foreign nationals coming to work and live in Pakistan under an employment arrangement with a Pakistani employer. At the entry stage it is granted for up to 3 months single entry (processing target around 48 hours); inside Pakistan it can be extended up to 2 years multiple-entry after clearance from the relevant Ministry and on the recommendation of the Board of Investment. Applicants must provide an employment agreement/contract and an undertaking from the sponsoring company; security clearance is required for extensions. The standard government fee for an employment/work visa is USD 100 single entry (USD 150 up to one year, USD 200 over one year), exclusive of NADRA and bank charges. The visa authorises employment with the sponsoring entity.
Government fee
$100
Processing time
2 days
Max stay
730 days
Validity
730 days
Document checklist (6)
Online work visa applicationCompleted through the Pakistan Online Visa System.
PassportValid for at least six months from the date of application.
Employment agreementContract between the applicant and the Pakistani employer.
Company undertakingUndertaking from the sponsoring company accepting responsibility for the foreign employee.
Board of Investment recommendationOptionalRequired for extension of the work visa inside Pakistan.
Security clearanceOptionalClearance from the relevant Ministry, required for extension to long-term work visa.
Intra-Company Transfer Visa
Pakistan CPEC Work Visa
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A dedicated work-visa stream for foreign nationals (primarily Chinese workers and technical staff) engaged on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects, applied for through the Pakistan Online Visa System. It facilitates employment and intra-company assignment on approved CPEC projects, with sponsorship and recommendation tied to the project entity and the relevant Pakistani authorities. Validity and stay follow the work-visa framework (entry stage up to 3 months, extendable up to 2 years). The category exists to streamline staffing of CPEC infrastructure and investment projects. Fees follow the work/business schedule and vary by nationality.
Government fee
$100
Processing time
7 days
Max stay
730 days
Validity
730 days
Document checklist (5)
Online CPEC work visa applicationSubmitted through the Pakistan Online Visa System under the CPEC work category.
PassportValid for at least six months from the date of application.
CPEC project employment letterLetter from the sponsoring CPEC project entity confirming the assignment.
Employment agreementContract for work on the CPEC project.
Sponsoring company undertakingOptionalUndertaking from the project company.
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Digital Nomad Visa
Freelancer Visa
Self-Employment Visa
Seasonal Work Visa
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Invest & Capital
Golden visas, real estate, citizenship by investment, passive income.
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Golden Visa (Residence by Investment)
Residence by Real Estate
Citizenship by Investment
Non-Lucrative / Passive Income Visa
Business Investor Visa
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Retire & Lifestyle
Retirement visas and working holiday schemes.
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Retirement Visa
Working Holiday Visa
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Family & Origin
Reunification, spouse routes and ancestry-based repatriation.
Family Reunification Visa
Pakistan Family Visit Visa
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The family visit visa is issued to foreigners of Pakistani origin and their foreign spouses and dependants to visit family in Pakistan. It is a multiple-entry visa valid for up to 5 years, with each stay of up to 1 year and yearly extension available inside Pakistan. Applicants apply online through the Pakistan Online Visa System and provide proof of the family relationship to a Pakistani citizen or person of Pakistani origin, plus an invitation from the host in Pakistan. Processing is typically 7-10 working days. Fees depend on nationality. The visa is for family visits and does not by itself authorise employment.
Processing time
10 days
Max stay
365 days
Validity
1,825 days
Document checklist (5)
Online family visit applicationCompleted through the Pakistan Online Visa System.
PassportValid for at least six months from the date of application.
Proof of family relationshipDocuments establishing the relationship to the Pakistani citizen / person of Pakistani origin (e.g. CNIC/passport copy of host, marriage or birth certificates).
Invitation letter from hostLetter from the family member in Pakistan inviting the applicant.
The Pakistan Origin Card (POC) is a NADRA-issued smart card for foreign nationals of Pakistani origin, issued under the NADRA (POC) Rules, 2002. It is not citizenship but grants multiple visa-free entry to Pakistan, the right to live in Pakistan indefinitely without registering with the police or foreigners' registration offices, eligibility to take up employment, the right to purchase, own, sell and dispose of movable and immovable property, and the right to open and operate bank accounts. Eligibility covers former Pakistani citizens who renounced their nationality, foreign nationals whose parents or grandparents are or were Pakistani nationals, and qualifying foreign spouses and dependants. The card is applied for through NADRA (online and at NADRA centres or Pakistani missions abroad). POC holders do not have voting rights.
Document checklist (5)
POC application formCompleted Pakistan Origin Card application via the NADRA POC portal or a NADRA centre/mission.
Foreign passportValid passport of the applicant's current nationality.
Proof of Pakistani originEvidence that the applicant, a parent or a grandparent is or was a Pakistani national (e.g. former CNIC/NICOP, parents'/grandparents' Pakistani documents), or a qualifying marriage certificate for spouses.
Photograph and biometricsPhotograph and biometric capture as required by NADRA.
Renunciation certificateOptionalFor former citizens, proof of renunciation of Pakistani nationality where applicable.
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Spouse / Partner Visa
Dependent Relative Visa
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Special Categories
Talent, religious, humanitarian, media, official and permanent residence.
Religious Worker Visa
Pakistan Tabligh / Missionary Visa
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Pakistan issues religious-worker visas in two forms. The Tabligh visa is granted to foreigners coming to participate in Tablighi (preaching) activities, typically for around 45 days. The Missionary visa is issued to bona fide foreign missionaries affiliated with existing recognised missions, initially valid for 1 year with one re-entry and extendable up to 2 years; it is processed by Regional Passport Offices after clearance from the relevant Ministry. Entry visas are not granted to foreign missionaries wishing to open new missions. Both require Ministry clearance and supporting documentation from the sponsoring religious organisation. The visa authorises the specified religious activity, not general employment.
Processing time
30 days
Max stay
365 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (5)
Online applicationCompleted through the Pakistan Online Visa System under the relevant religious category.
PassportValid for at least six months from the date of application.
Sponsoring organisation letterInvitation/affiliation letter from the recognised Tablighi or missionary organisation in Pakistan.
Ministry clearanceClearance from the relevant Ministry for the religious-worker category.
Programme detailsOptionalDescription of the planned religious activities and duration.
Humanitarian / Asylum Route
Pakistan NGO / INGO Visa
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The NGO/INGO visa is issued to foreign nationals working with non-governmental and international non-governmental organisations operating in Pakistan. Short-term NGO visas may be granted for around 1 month, while long-term NGO/INGO visas require the organisation to be registered and signed up with the Government of Pakistan, with extensions applied for directly to the Ministry of Interior. Applicants provide a deployment/assignment letter from the registered organisation and supporting documentation. The visa authorises the specified humanitarian/development work with the sponsoring organisation, subject to government clearance.
Processing time
30 days
Max stay
365 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (5)
Online NGO/INGO visa applicationCompleted through the Pakistan Online Visa System.
PassportValid for at least six months from the date of application.
Organisation assignment letterDeployment/assignment letter from the registered NGO/INGO.
Organisation registration proofEvidence the organisation is registered/signed up with the Government of Pakistan (for long-term visas).
Ministry of Interior clearanceOptionalClearance required for long-term NGO/INGO stays and extensions.
Journalist / Media Visa
Pakistan Journalist / Media Visa
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The journalist/media visa is issued to foreign journalists and media personnel travelling to Pakistan for reporting or assignments. Journalists accredited in Pakistan may be granted a visa for the duration of their assignment in consultation with Press Attaches, while non-based journalists generally receive a 3-month visa. Long-term or extended journalist visas require clearance from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (around 4 weeks). Indian journalists face additional travel restrictions, requiring Ministry approval to travel outside Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad. Applicants provide an assignment letter from their media organisation and any required accreditation. The visa is for media activity, not general employment.
Processing time
28 days
Max stay
90 days
Validity
90 days
Document checklist (5)
Online journalist visa applicationCompleted through the Pakistan Online Visa System.
PassportValid for at least six months from the date of application.
Media organisation assignment letterLetter from the employing media organisation describing the assignment.
Press accreditationProof of professional press accreditation.
Ministry of Information clearanceOptionalRequired for long-term/extended journalist visas.
Official / Diplomatic Visa
Pakistan Diplomatic & Official Visa
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The diplomatic and official visa is issued to holders of diplomatic and official passports travelling to Pakistan on government business, and is processed through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It is granted gratis (free of charge), with processing typically around one week. Re-entries are authorised for designated slots, and additional slots require security clearance. Validity and stay are tied to the official assignment or posting. Pakistan also maintains visa-abolition agreements with around 49 countries, primarily for diplomatic and official passport holders.
Government fee
$0
Processing time
7 days
Document checklist (4)
Note VerbaleOfficial diplomatic note from the sending government or mission requesting the visa.
Diplomatic / official passportValid diplomatic or official passport.
Visa application formCompleted official visa application form.
Letter of assignmentDocumentation of the official purpose, posting or delegation.
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