Travel Guide

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

1

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.

2

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.

3

Fill the application and upload documents

Complete personal details, travel plans, and upload scans of your passport, photo, hotel booking and return ticket.

4

Pay the visa fee online

Fees vary by nationality (typically USD 8โ€“192). Pay by credit/debit card directly on the portal.

5

Wait for processing

Most tourist e-visas are issued within 7โ€“10 working days. You'll receive the approved visa as a PDF by email.

6

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

Tourist visa fee
USD 8 โ€“ 192
Processing time
7 โ€“ 10 days
Validity
30 โ€“ 90 days

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.