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The visa on arrival in Pakistan is available exclusively for tourism, business, and sikh pilgrim purposes. Before visiting Pakistan, visitors must ascertain their intent to travel and choose the appropriate visa on arrival.
Travelers visiting Pakistan from eligible countries with a short visit purpose for holiday or family visits can get a tourist visa on arrival in the country.
Please note that eligible applicants must submit their intent to travel at least 48-72 hours before their planned trip to Pakistan to receive an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). To state your intent, submit an online visa application through the Pakistan Online Visa System. You can travel to Pakistan once you receive a valid ETA in favor of your application.
The following categories are eligible to apply for the Pakistan tourist visa on arrival:
The following are the mandatory documents required to apply for the Pakistan tourist visa on arrival:
The processing time for a Pakistan tourist visa on arrival is 48-72 hours (working hours).
Please note that the processing time will restart if the application is returned to the applicant for review. The new processing time will begin from the date the application is resubmitted. The application will be cancelled if the applicant does not resubmit it within seven (7) days from the date it was sent for review.
For more information, please visit the official Pakistan Online Visa System page.
Foreign visitors on brief business trips to Pakistan require a business visa on arrival, which differs from the tourist visa on arrival. This visa is meant for business-related activities like conferences, meetings, and opportunity exploration in any region of Pakistan.
To obtain a Pakistan business visa on arrival, you must be a citizen of one of the following eligible countries:
The following are the mandatory documents required to apply for the Pakistan business visa on arrival:
The processing time for a Pakistan business visa on arrival is 48-72 hours (working hours).
Please note that the processing time will restart if the application is returned to the applicant for review. The new processing time will begin from the date the application is resubmitted. The application will be cancelled if the applicant does not resubmit it within seven (7) days from the date it was sent for review.
For more information, please visit the official Pakistan Online Visa System page.
People from outside Pakistan who wish to have a sikh pilgrim can now obtain a Pakistan visa on arrival.
Travelers from the following countries can obtain a Pakistan sikh pilgrim visa on arrival:
The processing time for a Pakistan sikh pilgrim visa on arrival is 24 hours (working hours).
If your application is returned for additional information, the original processing time will apply once you resubmit the complete application. Failure to resubmit within seven days will result in the cancellation of your application.
To apply for a Pakistani visa on arrival, follow the steps given below:
Travelers can calculate the applicable visa fee depending on the country of origin and the type of visa arrival from the Pakistan Online Visa System website.
