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Visitors to Pakistan typically must obtain a visa online or in certain cases from one of the Pakistani diplomatic missions. [1]
Citizens from the following countries who hold ordinary passports do not require a visa for Pakistan for up to 90 days (unless otherwise noted). [1] [2]
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Citizens of Maldives and Nepal have never needed a visa to enter Pakistan
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Under reciprocal agreements, holders of diplomatic or various types of passports (official and service) of the following countries and territories may enter and remain in Pakistan without a visa for the following period: [7]
3 months
2 months
1 month
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D - Diplomatic passports
O - Official passports
S - Service passports
Pakistan signed a visa exemption agreement with Tajikistan which extends the exemption to official passport holders and it is yet to be ratified. [8]
As of 14 August 2024, the Government of Pakistan has implemented a reform of the visa policy announced in late July 2024. Under this new policy, business and tourist visas are issued online free of charge within 24 hours to citizens of 126 countries. Holders of these eVisas can also use eGates to enter the country at nine airports and at Gwadar port. The eVisa is valid for a single entry for 90 days. [9] [10] [11]
Eligible countries: [12]
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1 — also visa exempt. [13]
Citizens of all countries except the following are eligible to apply for an online visa: [14] [15] [16]
Visitors from the following countries are obliged to register with the police upon arrival to Pakistan: [17]
Police registration is typically performed by hotel staff as part of the check-in process. In person visits to police stations are only required of visitors who choose not to stay in licensed hotels or hostels.
Visas are not required for holders of a Pakistan Origin Card (POC, a National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistani (NICOP), or any passport bearing a "Visa exempt" stamp by Pakistani authorities.
Nationals of Turkey holding a valid visa for the Schengen Area, United Kingdom or the United States, can obtain a visa on arrival. [18]
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Pakistan does not bar Israeli citizens from traveling to Pakistan. Though Pakistan has no diplomatic mission in Israel, applicants for Pakistani visas can apply in a third country if they are legal permanent residents in that country. [17]
Israeli passport holders, along with Palestinian Authority passport holders, are required to register their stay with local police authorities, [17] unless granted a work visa. [17]
Applications from Indian passport holders must be cleared directly from the Ministry of Interior, [17] though they are not barred from visiting Pakistan despite being subject to additional regulations, including mandatory police registration, [17] regardless of visa type. [17]
Foreigners of Indian origin were subject to this regulation as well. On 25 January 2019, the policy was revised for Indian Origin United Kingdom and United States Nationals. [17]
Indian nationals are also restricted in the availability of ports of entry to Pakistan, and instead must enter and leave the country via designated points, including the Wagah border, as well as through airports in Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi. [17]
Indian nationals are typically required to enter and exit Pakistan through the same post, unless permission is sought in advance. [17]
Indian passport holders are not granted tourist visas, and are only permitted to apply for visas to visit family and friends, business visas, transit visas, and visas for religious pilgrimage. [17]
6 month business visas are granted to Indian passport holders, with multiple entries permitted. [17]
Indian passport holders are also ineligible for any visa extensions, [17] though passport holders who stay longer than the time permitted by the visa are subject to a fee of 40 Rupees per day of overstay.
Indian residents applying for a tourism, visit or student Pakistani visa may especially face issues pertaining to their religious backgrounds. Many visa applicants have also expressed concerns for the extended process that allegedly takes almost twice as much time as other such visas as well as the on and off government imposed bans upon inter-country travels between India and Pakistan. [19]
Pakistan is the only country in the world that does not recognize Armenia. However it does not specifically bar Armenian citizens from traveling to Pakistan. Though Pakistan has no diplomatic mission in Armenia, applicants for Pakistani visas can apply in a third country if they are legal permanent residents in that country. [17]
Armenian passport holders face similar restrictions to Israeli Passport holders except the mandatory police registration which Armenians are vaguely exempt from.
Most visitors arriving in Pakistan on a short-term basis were from the following countries: [20]
| Rank | Country | 2018 |
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| 1 |  China | 565,212 |
| 2 |  United Kingdom | 540,709 |
| 3 |  India | 212,370 |
| 4 |  United States | 209,633 |
| 5 |  Saudi Arabia | 150,102 |
| 6 |  Turkey | 150,009 |
| 7 |  Afghanistan | 72,000 |
Visitors to the Republic of China (Taiwan) must obtain a visa or authorization in advance, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries or countries whose nationals are eligible for visa on arrival. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months.
The visa policy of mainland China deals with the requirements which a foreign national wishing to enter the mainland of the People's Republic of China must meet to obtain a visa from one of the Chinese diplomatic missions, which is a permit to travel to, enter, and remain in the country. Visa exemptions are based on bilateral agreements and unilateral decisions. The residents of Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan with Chinese nationality may stay in Mainland indefinitely as long as their travel documents are valid.
Visitors to Armenia must obtain a visa from one of the Armenian diplomatic missions unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries, or citizens who may obtain a visa on arrival, or citizens eligible for an e-Visa. Citizens of the Commonwealth of Independent States and citizens of all Eurasian Economic Union and European Union member states may enter Armenia without a visa.
Visa requirements for Pakistani citizens are the requirements by other countries to obtain a visa before entry on an ordinary Pakistani Passport.
Visitors to Tonga must obtain a visa unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries or countries eligible for a Visa Waiver on Arrival. Visa applications must be sent to the Principal Immigration Officer in Nuku'alofa. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months.
Visitors to Algeria must obtain a visa from one of the Algerian diplomatic missions, unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries.
The visa policy of Malaysia consists of the requirements for foreign nationals to travel to, enter, and remain in Malaysia. Most visitors to Malaysia are granted visa-free entry for a period of 90, 30, or 14 days respectively. However, nationals from some countries must first obtain a visa from one of the Malaysian diplomatic missions around the world before being allowed into the country.
Visitors to Thailand must obtain a visa from one of the Thai diplomatic missions unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries, or citizens who may obtain a visa on arrival, or citizens eligible for an e-Visa.
The visa policy of Singapore deals with the requirements a traveller must meet to enter Singapore. A foreign national, depending on their country of origin, must meet certain requirements to obtain a visa, which is a permit to travel, to enter and remain in the country. A visa may also entitle the visa holder to other privileges, such as a right to work, study, etc. and may be subject to conditions.
Visitors to Azerbaijan must obtain a visa from one of the Azerbaijani diplomatic missions unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries, or citizens eligible for an electronic visa on arrival, or citizens eligible for an electronic visa.
Bangladesh requires all foreigners to obtain permission, specifically a visa, to enter its territory unless exempted. Visas are issued by Bangladesh diplomatic missions located throughout the world or, if applicable, on arrival in Bangladesh.
Visitors to Mauritius must obtain a visa in advance, unless they are a citizen of a visa-exempt country or are eligible to obtain a visa on arrival.
Visitors to Sri Lanka must obtain a visa, either on arrival to Sri Lanka or in advance, unless they are a citizen of one of the visa-exempt countries. Most visitors entering for tourism purposes are required to obtain a visa on arrival, unless they are exempt from obtaining one. However, citizens of some countries must obtain a visa in advance before being allowed to enter Sri Lanka. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months.
Visitors to India must obtain a visa unless they come from one of the visa-exempt countries. Nationals of certain countries may obtain a visa on arrival or an e-Visa online, while others must obtain a visa from an Indian diplomatic mission.
Under normal circumstances, visitors to Kuwait must obtain a visa unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries or countries eligible for visa on arrival/eVisa. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months.
The visa policy of Lebanon deals with the requirements which a foreign national wishing to enter the Republic of Lebanon must meet to be permitted to travel to, enter and remain in the country.
Visitors to Laos must obtain a visa from one of the Laotian diplomatic missions unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries or citizens eligible for a visa on arrival or an e-Visa. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months.
Visitors to Cuba must obtain a visa before travel or a tourist card from one of the Cuban diplomatic missions, travel agencies or authorized airlines unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries. Electronic visa is also available.
Visitors to Egypt must obtain a visa from one of the Egyptian diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries or countries that are eligible for visa on arrival.
An electronic visa (E-Visa) and an electronic travel authorization are digital travel permits commonly required in conjunction with a valid passport for entry into specific jurisdictions. These electronic travel documents have gained prominence in the modern era of digital connectivity and streamlined travel processes.
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