Pakistan visas
Whether you need a visa for Pakistan, and which type, depends on your nationality and your reason for travelling — tourism, business, work, study, joining family or pilgrimage. Visa policy is set by the Directorate General of Immigration & Passports (DGI&P), an attached department of the Ministry of Interior, while most visitor and business applications are made online through the NADRA-operated Pakistan Online Visa System. Always confirm the current rules for your passport on the official DGI&P and NADRA portals before you travel.
Pakistani visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Pakistan — tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.4 visas
- Work visasComing to Pakistan to work — the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.1 visa
- Study visasStudying in Pakistan — student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Pakistan.1 visa
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Pakistan as a highly skilled individual.1 visa
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Pakistan long term — residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.1 visa
Pakistani visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Pakistan — key facts
- Visa authority
- Directorate General of Immigration & Passports (DGI&P), Ministry of Interior
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
- Time zone
- Pakistan Standard Time (PKT, UTC+5)
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.