Pakistan Visa & E-Visa Guide
Pakistan offers an online tourist e-visa to citizens of 190+ countries. Here is the complete step-by-step walkthrough โ eligibility, documents, fees, processing time and what to expect at the airport.
Who can apply for a Pakistan e-visa?
- Tourists from 190+ eligible countries (full list on nadra.gov.pk).
- Travellers with a passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Visitors on tourism, business, family visit, or transit purposes.
Documents you'll need
- Passport scan (6+ months validity)
- Recent passport-size photo
- Hotel booking or invitation letter
- Return flight ticket
- Proof of funds (bank statement)
- Travel itinerary
Step-by-step application process
Create an account on the NADRA visa portal
Visit visa.nadra.gov.pk and register with your email. This is the official Government of Pakistan e-visa system.
Choose your visa category
Select Tourist, Business, Family Visit or Transit. Tourists typically get a 30-day single-entry or 3-month multiple-entry visa.
Fill the application and upload documents
Complete personal details, travel plans, and upload scans of your passport, photo, hotel booking and return ticket.
Pay the visa fee online
Fees vary by nationality (typically USD 8โ192). Pay by credit/debit card directly on the portal.
Wait for processing
Most tourist e-visas are issued within 7โ10 working days. You'll receive the approved visa as a PDF by email.
Print and travel
Print your e-visa and carry it with your passport. Show it at immigration when you arrive at any Pakistani international airport.
Fees & processing time at a glance
After your visa is approved
Once you have your e-visa, you can book flights, hotels, and plan your full itinerary on BahirChalo โ from the Karakoram peaks in Hunza to the beaches of Karachi.
Disclaimer: Visa rules change frequently. Always confirm fees, validity and document requirements on the official NADRA portal (visa.nadra.gov.pk) before booking travel.