Visitor & short-stay visas
Pakistani Tourist Visa (e-Visa)
The main entry route for tourism and sightseeing, issued mostly online through Pakistan's NADRA e-visa portal.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
Validity (~3 months), entry counts, the ~175-country e-Visa list, any 5-year US multiple-entry provision and 7-10 day processing were drawn from the official DGI&P categories page via a summariser; the official site blocks direct fetches, so confirm all figures on visa.nadra.gov.pk before publishing.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Pakistan government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Tourist / Visit Visa
- Route type
- Visitor (e-Visa / online application)
- How to apply
- Online via the Pakistan Online Visa System (visa.nadra.gov.pk)
- Validity / entries
- Commonly issued for around 3 months; single or multiple entry depending on nationality
- Figure not confirmed against a live official page
- Extension
- Extendable inside Pakistan through Regional Passport Offices
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals visiting Pakistan for tourism, sightseeing or short private visits
- Nationals of countries eligible for the online e-Visa, group tourism or (for some) visa on arrival
Requirements
- Valid passport with adequate remaining validity
- Recent passport-style photograph
- Supporting documents relevant to the visit (e.g. itinerary or hotel/host details)
- Completed online application on the NADRA portal
What you can do
- Travel for tourism and short personal visits
- Not permitted: employment or paid work
How to apply
- Create an account on visa.nadra.gov.pk
- Complete the online form and upload documents
- Pay the visa fee online
- Await electronic authorisation / visa issuance before travel
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
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