Pakistan Visa | How to Apply

Tourist Visa | Trekking Visa | Mountaineering Visa | Visa on Arrival | Pakistan Visa Free Countries

This short article will allow you to get information regarding the Visa, Pakistan Visa on Arrival and Pakistan Visa Free Countries. The Government of Pakistan is easing with a very simple procedure offering a visa for tourists, businessmen, and the corporate sector. It is now at your fingertips. The good thing is you have all the information here. I would like to go with a step-by-step and topic-wise discussion for you. Let’s get ready to fly in a world which is absolutely different from yours and more beautiful than ever. Welcome to Pakistan…!!!

Pakistan Visa | Pakistan Visa on Arrival | Visa Types

There are eleven major types of Pakistan Visa available. So, these Pakistan Visa Types are as follows.

Tourist/Visit Visa

Tourist or Visit Visa is the most availing Visa for Pakistan. The Government of Pakistan is making it easier for international travellers each year. So, this major visa category has two different types of Visas.

1. Tourist Visa

Tourist Visa for Pakistan will allow the citizens of every country except ISRAEL to visit Pakistan for tourism purposes. This Visa also has two major application Types to apply online. One is First Time (New) and the other is Extension. You can apply for a new visa if you have not applied or also have Visa on your passport. On the other hand, EXTENSION means to increase your length of stay in Pakistan while you are in Pakistan. Because both types can be done easily online. So, the Pakistan E-Visa is the simplest and fastest way to get a Pakistan visa via online application.

Documents Requirements

1. Your Passport Size Photograph
2. Valid (Up to Date) Passport
3. An invitation letter from a registered tour operator is also required. Click here for the Letter of invitation. Visit in Pakistan

Visa Validity and Length of Stay

• Single Entry for a few stays less than three months (First Time entry).
• Length of stay up to and more than 6 months (Extension).
• Citizens from these countries may be eligible for a Double Entry Tourist Visa.
• Tourist Visa can be extended for up to six Months or even more, but it is up to approval.

Note: In case of extension, please be aware that you have an up-to-date Pakistani Visa and are present in Pakistan too.

Visa Processing Time

Offering of visas is the complete right and privilege of the Pakistani Government.

• Entry (Up to 3 Months): 7-10 days (Working Days)
• Extension (Up to 6 Months): 7-10 days (Working Days)
• Extension (Greater than 6 Months): 4 Weeks (Working days)
• 37 days (Working Days – First Time Entry/Extension – For Afghanistan Passport Holders)

Please Note: The Application will stand cancelled if the applicant doesn’t resubmit his/her application in Seven (7) days from the date the application was sent for review. So, please try to avoid paying fees again and complete your documents earlier to apply. I would suggest consulting the local tour agency to apply before you launch the application. I would suggest having a Letter of Invitation from a local tour agency earlier to apply for a visa.

2. Mountaineering & Trekking Visa

Pakistan is regarded as one of the most popular destinations for availing the opportunity of “Mountaineering and Trekking”, as well as expeditions around the globe. Under the “Mountaineering and Trekking” category, all foreigners can apply for an online visa who wish to visit Pakistan for Trekking, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing and other adventure sports like skiing.

Application Type

You can apply for a First Time (New) Single Entry Visa in the following subcategories:

1. Visa for Mountaineering (List of Highest Mountains) for which a visa can be applied can be seen here.
2. Also, Trekking (List of a few famous Treks linking here for your guidance, for which a visa can be applied 

Please Note: You must mention under Purpose of Visit – the name of the mountains included in this list which you are going to scale or climb.

Required Documents

• Passport
• Photograph
• Mountaineering Application Form is required to express your expedition details also.
• Trekking Application Form required to write details of your trek, number of people, etc.
• A letter of Invitation/ Sponsor letter/ or an agreement is also required from the designated tour operator by the Department of Tourist Services (DTS).
  Please note: Your Sponsor letter/Agreement must be with a tour operator authorised by the DTS.
• You can include a list of any members who are accompanying the applicant for Mountaineering or Trekking, if available with the applicant at the time of application submission.

Duration and Validity

• Up to 3 Months – Single Entry Visa

Processing Time

Issuance of a visa is also the privilege of the Government of Pakistan.

Normally, it takes 4 Weeks (Working Days).

Please Note: The Application will stand cancelled. Because the applicant doesn’t resubmit his/her application in Seven (7) days from the date of application sent for review.

Please NOTE: You may also plan your trip after acquiring the Visa Grant Notice against your application.

Note: The fee charged online upon submission of your application is the Visa Application Fee – IF Visa is GRANTED against your application. Then also you will be required to pay a royalty fee for Mountaineering and Trekking after coming to Pakistan. Because the guidelines to pay the Royalty Fee when you arrive in Pakistan are guided by Visit in Pakistan Treks, Tours & Expeditions.