SwitzerlandPakistan: e-Visa

SwitzerlandPakistan

Do Switzerland passport holders need a visa for Pakistan?

e-Visa

Yes. Switzerland passport holders need a visa for Pakistan, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Source: visa.nadra.gov.pk (checked March 16, 2025).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-21

Distance5,777 km, straight line (~7h 18m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Pakistan9 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Pakistan passport holders visiting Switzerland: Visa required.

Pakistan drives on the left, the opposite side to Switzerland. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Visa-free alternatives near Pakistan

Switzerland passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

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Frequently asked questions

Do Switzerland passport holders need a visa for Pakistan?

Yes. Switzerland passport holders need a visa for Pakistan, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How far is Pakistan from Switzerland?

About 5,777 km in a straight line, roughly ~7h 18m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Pakistan?

Pakistani rupee (PKR).

What is the emergency number in Pakistan?

1122 / 15 / 16.

Does Pakistan drive on the same side of the road as Switzerland?

Pakistan drives on the left, the opposite side to Switzerland. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is Pakistan in?

Karachi (UTC+5).

What is the nearest airport to Islamabad?

Faisalabad International Airport (LYP), about 96 km away.

How many countries can enter Pakistan without a visa?

9 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Pakistan visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Switzerland passport holders visit without a visa instead of Pakistan?

Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Nepal, Kyrgyzstan, Oman, United Arab Emirates.

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.

About Switzerland

Switzerland, officially the Swiss Confederation, is a landlocked country located at the intersection of Central, Western, and Southern Europe. It is bordered by Germany to the north, France to the west, Austria and Liechtenstein to the east, and Italy to the south. Switzerland is geographically divided among the Swiss Alps, the Swiss Plateau, and the Jura Mountains; the Alps cover most of the country's territory, whereas the majority of its 9 million people are concentrated on the plateau, which hosts many of the largest cities and economic centres, including Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern, Lausanne, Winterthur, and Lucerne.

CapitalBern

RegionWestern Europe

Population9.1M

Area41,284 km²

CurrencySwiss franc (1 USD ≈ 0.82 CHF)

LanguagesFrench, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh

Calling code+41

Drives on theright

TimezoneZurich (UTC+2)

Nearest airportBern Airport (BRN), 5 km

Emergency number112 / 117 / 118 / 140 / 1414 / 144 / 145

UNESCO sites14

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$114,769 (2025)

Tourist arrivals11.8M (2019)

Climate in Bern

Warmest August, coolest January, driest January, sunniest July. Best time to visit: July.

Monthly climate normals for Bern, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	5.5°C	-2.5°C	35mm	221h
February	9.6°C	0.9°C	114mm	185h
March	9.6°C	0°C	68mm	270h
April	17.2°C	5.1°C	40mm	345h
May	17.7°C	7.2°C	94mm	330h
June	19.9°C	11.3°C	177mm	305h
July	23.9°C	14°C	79mm	385h
August	24.1°C	14.2°C	131mm	320h
September	20.2°C	10.7°C	53mm	299h
October	12.5°C	5.2°C	183mm	191h
November	8.9°C	1.1°C	40mm	205h
December	4.2°C	-1.5°C	122mm	128h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Switzerland is a mountainous country known globally for its neutrality, democracy, and almost-legendary affluence: Switzerland has one of the highest standards of living in the world, and prices to match.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Abbey of Saint Gall
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Glarus thrust
Jungfrau-Aletsch protected area
La Chaux-de-Fonds / Le Locle, Watchmaking Town Planning
Lavaux
Monte San Giorgio
Monte San Giorgio site fossils
Old City of Bern
Rhaetian Railway in the Albula / Bernina Landscapes

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Allerheiligen

December 8, 2026Mariä Empfängnis

December 25, 2026Weihnachten

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About Pakistan

Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia. It is the fifth-most populous country, with a population of over 241.5 million, having the second-largest Muslim population in the world as of 2023. Islamabad is the nation's capital, while Karachi is its largest city and financial centre. Pakistan is the 33rd-largest country by area. Bounded by the Arabian Sea on the south, the Gulf of Oman on the southwest, and the Sir Creek on the southeast, it shares land borders with India to the east; Afghanistan to the west; Iran to the southwest; and China to the northeast. It shares a maritime border with Oman in the Gulf of Oman, and is separated from Tajikistan in the northwest by Afghanistan's narrow Wakhan Corridor.

CapitalIslamabad

RegionSouthern Asia

Population255.2M

Area881,912 km²

CurrencyPakistani rupee (1 USD ≈ 277.01 PKR)

LanguagesEnglish, Urdu

Calling code+92

Drives on theleft

TimezoneKarachi (UTC+5)

Nearest airportFaisalabad International Airport (LYP), 96 km

Emergency number1122 / 15 / 16

UNESCO sites6

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$1,596 (2025)

Tourist arrivals966K (2012)

Climate in Islamabad

Warmest June, coolest January, driest October, sunniest May. Best time to visit: April, October, November.

Monthly climate normals for Islamabad, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	17°C	6.5°C	54mm	236h
February	23.1°C	9.7°C	10mm	296h
March	24°C	13.8°C	142mm	276h
April	32.2°C	19.5°C	8mm	339h
May	37.9°C	24.4°C	19mm	343h
June	39.7°C	28.9°C	15mm	322h
July	38.3°C	29.1°C	46mm	331h
August	36.5°C	28.8°C	58mm	314h
September	36.7°C	26.1°C	50mm	314h
October	35.7°C	20.3°C	0mm	317h
November	26.8°C	12.8°C	4mm	273h
December	21°C	8.1°C	10mm	293h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a country at the crossroads of Western, Central, South and East Asia. Conceived as a separate homeland for Muslims in South Asia, the country's tourism industry had its heyday during the 1960s thanks to the Hippie Trail. Unfortunately, the country has been in a state of flux since the 1970s, with many countries declaring it unsafe to visit.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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

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