Pakistan eVisa
Apply for the Pakistan eVisa online through the official portal — guided completion, document checks, and email delivery of your approval.
What Is the Pakistan eVisa?
The Pakistan eVisa is an electronic visa issued by Pakistan’s online visa system that allows eligible foreign nationals to apply for a travel visa remotely without visiting an embassy. Reintroduced and expanded in recent years via the Pakistan Online Visa System (NADRA / Ministry of Interior), the eVisa replaces older manual visa stamping processes at many missions and streamlines application submission, document upload, and payment through the official portal.
Applicants apply on the official portal (visa.nadra.gov.pk) or use DoVisa for guided completion, document checks, and secure submission. Typical required items are a passport biodata page scan, a recent photograph that follows the portal guidelines, and supporting documents such as hotel bookings or invitation letters for certain categories. Approved visas are sent by email as a downloadable approval letter or electronic visa record—save the PDF and any reference code for presentation at the port of entry.
Unlike arrival permits or travel declarations, the eVisa is an entry visa granted prior to travel and must be approved before boarding. Recent policy updates (portal modernisation and expanded eVisa eligibility lists) have centralised all online applications at visa.nadra.gov.pk, and some legacy Visa‑Prior‑to‑Arrival programs were suspended at the start of 2026. The Pakistan eVisa does not replace immigration control: final entry remains at the discretion of immigration officers at airports and land borders.
Key facts: single‑entry tourist visas are commonly issued for up to 3 months, passport validity of at least 6 months is required, and some nationalities have additional documentary requirements. For full guidance see Pakistan visa information and the official portal (visa.nadra.gov.pk). Apply now to start your application with DoVisa’s step‑by‑step assistance.
Who Needs the Pakistan eVisa?
Who Needs It
- Foreign nationals who require a visa before travel and wish to obtain an electronic visa through the Pakistan Online Visa System
- Tourists, business visitors and family-visit applicants applying for short stays (individual entry up to 3 months in many cases)
- Children and minors — a parent or legal guardian completes the online application and uploads supporting documents for each child
Who Is Exempt
- Pakistani nationals and holders of NICOP/Overseas Pakistani identity documents (enter without a visa)
- Airline and vessel crew on active official duty
- Diplomatic and official passport holders on government business
- Citizens of GCC member states: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (per current bilateral rules)
Pakistan Entry Requirements & Restrictions
Passport Validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of application/arrival. Ensure the biodata page scan is clear and matches the passport presented on arrival. See the official portal at visa.nadra.gov.pk.
Vaccination & Health
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if you arrive from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. In some situations polio vaccination evidence may be requested. Check CDC guidance: CDC Pakistan.
Customs & Prohibited Items
Pakistan prohibits import of certain goods — notably alcohol and pork products — and enforces strict rules on prohibited and restricted items. Declare dutiable goods and pay duties in Pakistani rupees as required by FBR customs orders: FBR.
Police Registration & Local Rules
Some visitors (depending on nationality and visa type) may need to report for police registration within a short period after arrival. Follow instructions on the visa grant or contact the issuing mission or local authorities for requirements.
Travel Insurance
Medical care outside major cities can be limited — travel insurance with medical evacuation is strongly recommended for travellers to remote or border regions.
Travel Tips for Pakistan Visitors
Pakistan is a large and diverse country with major international gateways in Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore. Plan intercity connections and local transfers carefully — road and mountain routes can be affected by seasonal weather.
- Main international airports: Islamabad International Airport (ISB), Jinnah International Airport, Karachi (KHI), Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore (LHE), Multan International Airport (MUX), Sialkot International Airport (SKT).
- Currency: Pakistani Rupee (PKR). Major hotels and some larger businesses accept cards; cash in PKR is needed for many local purchases. USD may be accepted in limited tourist settings.
- Language: Urdu is the official language; English is widely used in business, tourism and airports.
- Time zone: Pakistan Standard Time is GMT+5.
- Best time to visit: October–March for cooler weather in most regions; summer months can be hot in the plains.
- Dress & culture: Dress conservatively in public, especially in smaller towns and religious sites; follow local customs and respect religious observances.
- Transport: Domestic flights connect major cities; in remote areas allow extra time for road travel and check seasonal road closures.
- Safety: Follow travel advisories from your government and register with your embassy if recommended.
"I needed a tourist permit quickly — applied through DoVisa and received my Pakistan eVisa approval PDF by email within a week. Boarding at my departure airport was smooth and immigration at Karachi (KHI) accepted the approval letter."
"Process was straightforward. Uploaded my passport and hotel booking, got the emailed approval and printed the letter. Immigration at Islamabad (ISB) stamped my passport without issues."
"DoVisa’s photo guide saved time — the portal requires a specific photo size. Approval arrived as a PDF and the staff at Lahore (LHE) made a quick verification of my printed approval on arrival."
"Excellent support when I had a question about my invitation letter. The application was accepted and I had the electronic approval in my inbox before travel."
"Clear instructions and good guidance. Processing took closer to the quoted window for my nationality but still in time for travel. Remember to have your hotel booking ready."
"Applied for the Pakistan eVisa for a conference. The PDF approval worked fine but I had to show return tickets at check‑in. Support answered quickly when I uploaded the wrong file."
"Good service overall. A small issue with the photograph upload was fixed by support. Immigration at Multan (MUX) asked to see the printed approval and passport."
"My application was sent back for clarification which delayed the timeline, but once I resubmitted the additional documents it was approved. Support helped explain next steps."
"Fast and reliable — approval emailed in PDF format and accepted at Karachi immigration. DoVisa’s checklist was useful for police registration questions at arrival."
"Family trip: completed three applications online. The Pakistan eVisa approvals arrived by email and we presented printed copies at Sialkot (SKT) without issue."
"I needed a tourist permit quickly — applied through DoVisa and received my Pakistan eVisa approval PDF by email within a week. Boarding at my departure airport was smooth and immigration at Karachi (KHI) accepted the approval letter."
"Process was straightforward. Uploaded my passport and hotel booking, got the emailed approval and printed the letter. Immigration at Islamabad (ISB) stamped my passport without issues."
"DoVisa’s photo guide saved time — the portal requires a specific photo size. Approval arrived as a PDF and the staff at Lahore (LHE) made a quick verification of my printed approval on arrival."
Pakistan eVisa: Frequently Asked Questions
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- Pakistan Online Visa System — Tourist Visa (NADRA / Ministry of Interior)
- Pakistan Online Visa System — How to Apply
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Pakistan e-Visa (Embassy pages)
- CDC — Pakistan: Traveler Health Information
- GOV.UK — Entry requirements: Pakistan
- Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) — Customs General Orders
- U.S. Department of State — Pakistan Travel Advisory