Pakistan · Entry rules
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 commonIndia
United States
Hong Kong
Vietnam
Saudi ArabiaNew ZealandAll passports
Pakistan entry rules at a glance
| Group | Stay | Nationalities | Examples | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa-free | 3 months | 1 | Maldives | Directorate General of Immigration & Passports, Ministry of Interior… |
| Visa-free | 1 month | 1 | Nepal | Directorate General of Immigration & Passports, Ministry of Interior… |
| Visa-free | Not stated | 6 | Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Kuwait | Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan |
| eVisa | Up to 3 months, single entry | 186 | United States, China, Indonesia, Nigeria | Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan |
| Visa required | Not stated | 1 | India | Directorate General of Immigration & Passports, Ministry of Interior… |
| Visa required | As granted | 5 | Israel, Hong Kong, Armenia, Macao | Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan |
Visa-free for 3 months: the Maldives
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
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
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
Apply on the Pakistan Online Visa System; processing 7-10 working days (4 weeks for Afghan and Somali passports).
AfghanistanAlbania
Algeria
AndorraAngola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
BelizeBenin
Bhutan
BoliviaBosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
BruneiBulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cabo Verde
CambodiaCameroon
Canada
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Costa Rica
Côte d'Ivoire
CroatiaCuba
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican RepublicDR Congo
Ecuador
Egypt
El SalvadorEquatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Eswatini
Ethiopia
FijiFinland
France
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Grenada
GuatemalaGuinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
HaitiHonduras
Hungary
Iceland
Indonesia
IranIraq
Ireland
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
KazakhstanKenya
Kiribati
KosovoKyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
LiechtensteinLithuania
Luxembourg
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
MaltaMarshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
MexicoMicronesia
MoldovaMonaco
Mongolia
MontenegroMorocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
NicaraguaNiger
Nigeria
North Korea
North Macedonia
Norway
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
ParaguayPeru
Philippines
Poland
PortugalRomania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San MarinoSão Tomé and Príncipe
Senegal
SerbiaSeychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Korea
South Sudan
Spain
Sri LankaSudan
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Türkiye
TurkmenistanTuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican CityVenezuela
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
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
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
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.
- Pakistan Online Visa System (official)
- NADRA: Tourist/Visit visa
- DGI&P (Ministry of Interior): visa categories and visa-free agreements
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.
Most searched passports
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
- NADRA: Tourist/Visit visa
- DGI&P (Ministry of Interior): visa categories and visa-free agreements
- Directorate General of Immigration & Passports, Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan
- Pakistan Online Visa System (official)
- All groups checked against Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan. No change since.
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