Visa requirements for Pakistan
Who can enter Pakistan, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 14, 2026.
Passport holders from 9 countries can enter Pakistan without a visa in advance. 2 have full visa-free access; 7 more can get a visa on arrival or use an electronic travel authorisation. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.
- 2 visa-free
- 7 on arrival
- 0 eTA
- 161 e-visa
- 72 visa required
Visa-free entry
2 nationalitiesVisa on arrival
7 nationalitiesElectronic visa
161 nationalities- Åland Islands
- Albania
- Algeria
- American Samoa
- Andorra
- Angola
- Anguilla
- Argentina
- Aruba
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bangladesh
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Benin
- Bermuda
- Bhutan
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Brazil
- British Indian Ocean Territory
- British Virgin Islands
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Caribbean Netherlands
- Cayman Islands
- Chile
- China
- Christmas Island
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Cook Islands
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Croatia
- Curaçao
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Djibouti
- DR Congo
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- Estonia
- Ethiopia
- Falkland Islands
- Faroe Islands
- Finland
- France
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- French Southern Territories
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Germany
- Ghana
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Greenland
- Guadeloupe
- Guam
- Guatemala
- Guernsey
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Honduras
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Ireland
- Isle of Man
- Italy
- Japan
- Jersey
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kosovo
- Kyrgyzstan
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malta
- Martinique
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mayotte
- Mexico
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- Montserrat
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Netherlands
- New Caledonia
- New Zealand
- Nigeria
- Niue
- Norfolk Island
- North Macedonia
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Norway
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Pitcairn Islands
- Poland
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico
- Réunion
- Romania
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Saint Barthélemy
- Saint Helena
- Saint Martin
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon
- San Marino
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Sint Maarten
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- South Sudan
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Togo
- Tokelau
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uzbekistan
- Vietnam
- Wallis and Futuna
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Visa required in advance
72 nationalities- Afghanistan
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Armenia
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Bolivia
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Cyprus
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Fiji
- Gabon
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Hong Kong
- India
- Israel
- Jamaica
- Kiribati
- Laos
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Macau
- Mali
- Marshall Islands
- Micronesia
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- North Korea
- Palau
- Palestine
- Papua New Guinea
- Republic of the Congo
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Samoa
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Serbia
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
- Sudan
- Suriname
- Syria
- Taiwan
- Timor-Leste
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tuvalu
- Uruguay
- Vanuatu
- Vatican City
- Venezuela
- Yemen
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Pakistan
Pakistan has 6 sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
- Buddhist Ruins of Takht-i-Bahi and Neighbouring City Remains at Sahr-i-Bahlol
- Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore
- Historical Monuments at Makli, Thatta
- Mohenjo-daro
- Rohtas Fort
- Taxila
Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.
Nearby destinations
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Pakistan?
It depends on your passport. 9 nationalities can enter Pakistan without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.
What is the best time to visit Pakistan?
April, October, November, based on Islamabad's climate normals: mild temperatures and below-average rainfall for the year.
What currency is used in Pakistan?
Pakistani rupee (PKR). 1 USD is approximately 276.88 PKR.
What side of the road does Pakistan drive on?
Pakistan drives on the left.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Pakistan have?
6: Buddhist Ruins of Takht-i-Bahi and Neighbouring City Remains at Sahr-i-Bahlol, Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore, Historical Monuments at Makli, Thatta, Mohenjo-daro, Rohtas Fort, Taxila.
What is the emergency number in Pakistan?
1122 / 15 / 16.
What time zone is Pakistan in?
Karachi (UTC+5).
What is the nearest airport to Islamabad?
Faisalabad International Airport (LYP), about 96 km away.
Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.