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Who needs a visa for Pakistan?

Entry rules for Pakistan by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan (Pakistan Online Visa System, NADRA), checked .

In brief

Citizens of 8 countries and territories can visit Pakistan without a visa. 184 can apply for an eVisa or ETA online. Everyone else, 6 nationalities, needs a visa.

Visa-free
8
On arrival
0
eVisa or ETA
184
Visa required
6

About 7.8 bn people (99% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Pakistan: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Ministry of Interior, Government of PakistanReport a change

Most commonIndiaUnited StatesHong KongVietnamSaudi ArabiaNew ZealandAll passports

Pakistan entry rules at a glance

Visa-free for 3 months: the Maldives

1 nationality

No visa is needed for stays of up to 3 months.

Source: Directorate General of Immigration & Passports, Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan, checked Maldives Three Months All Nationals of the Country

Visa-free for 1 month: Nepal

1 nationality

No visa is needed for stays of up to 1 month.

Source: Directorate General of Immigration & Passports, Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan, checked Nepal One Month All Nationals of the Country

Visa-free: Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman and 3 more

6 nationalities

No visa is needed; the official source does not state how long you may stay.

Source: Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan (Pakistan Online Visa System, NADRA), checked Citizens of GCC countries do not require visa to enter Pakistan.

eVisa for up to 3 months: the US, China, Indonesia and 183 more

186 nationalities

Apply on the Pakistan Online Visa System; processing 7-10 working days (4 weeks for Afghan and Somali passports).

Source: Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan (Pakistan Online Visa System, NADRA), checked Citizens of countries listed here are eligible to apply for: Visa category: Tourist/Visit, Sub-category: (Individual -Less than 3 months.)

Visa required: India

1 nationality

Not eligible for the online visa; apply through a Pakistani mission (Indian nationals are handled by a separate wing of the Ministry of Interior); SAARC visa-exemption (SVES) visas for Indians cancelled since 24 April 2025 except for Sikh pilgrims.

Source: Directorate General of Immigration & Passports, Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan, checked All Indians wishing to visit Pakistan must obtain a valid visa.

Visa required: Israel, Hong Kong, Armenia and 2 more

5 nationalities

Apply before you travel at an embassy or consulate of Pakistan, or the visa centre it names.

Nationalities not listed above: this follows from Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan (Pakistan Online Visa System, NADRA)'s own lists, which name the exempt nationalities.

Source: Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan (Pakistan Online Visa System, NADRA), checked Pakistan Online Visa System is now open for the citizens of 192 Countries !

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, visa.nadra.gov.pk. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form. A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of Pakistan, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules. Our guides: Pakistan e-Visa: who can apply, the fee and the official website.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Pakistan?

It depends on your passport: 8 nationalities are visa-free, 184 can use an eVisa or ETA and 6 need a visa. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Pakistan?

Yes. Indian citizens need a visa before they travel to Pakistan (Directorate General of Immigration & Passports, Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Pakistan?

Yes, but online: US citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (up to 3 months, single entry); apply on the Pakistan Online Visa System; processing 7-10 working days (4 weeks for Afghan and Somali passports) (Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan (Pakistan Online Visa System, NADRA), checked 31 Oct 2026).

Can I apply for a Pakistan visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 184 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at visa.nadra.gov.pk.

Sources and changes

  1. NADRA: Tourist/Visit visavisa.nadra.gov.pk · checked 31 Oct 2026
  2. DGI&P (Ministry of Interior): visa categories and visa-free agreementsdgip.gov.pk · checked 31 Oct 2026
  3. Directorate General of Immigration & Passports, Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistandgip.gov.pk · checked 31 Oct 2026
  4. Pakistan Online Visa System (official)visa.nadra.gov.pk · checked 31 Oct 2026
  1. All groups checked against Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan. No change since.

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