Islamic Republic of Pakistan · short term business
Tourist/Visit Visa
By Sam Parks · Last reviewed:
Pakistan visitor route for tourism, with online entry applications and in-country extensions for eligible applicants.
- Processing time
- The official page lists 7-10 working days for entry up to 3 months and extensions up to 6 months, 4 working weeks for extensions greater than 6 months, and 4 working weeks for Afghanistan and Somalia passport holders.
- Government fees
- Government fees vary by nationality and route; confirm the payable amount in the Pakistan Online Visa System before submitting.
- Typical duration
- Entry visas can be single-entry for up to 3 months; extensions can be multiple-entry up to 6 months or greater than 6 months where eligible.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
The Tourist/Visit Visa allows foreigners to visit Pakistan for tourism purposes. The official page separates first-time entry applications from extensions for applicants who already hold a valid Pakistan visa and are residing in Pakistan. GCC citizens do not require a visa to enter Pakistan, and other eligibility depends on the country lists linked from the official portal.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The visit purpose is tourism.Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan ↗
- ✓The applicant is eligible under the official country list for the tourist/visit category.Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan ↗
- ✓Extension applicants already hold a valid Pakistan visa and are residing in Pakistan.Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan ↗
- ✓Applicants applying from a third country must upload proof of legal residence there.Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan ↗
Common blockers
- !The applicant is not eligible under the relevant official country list.Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan ↗
- !Trying to extend without a valid Pakistan visa or without residing in Pakistan.Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan ↗
- !Missing passport, photograph, hotel-booking or third-country legal-residence evidence.Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Photograph and passport.Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan ↗
- ·Hotel booking details.Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan ↗
- ·Proof of legal residence where applying from a third country.Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan ↗
- ·For extensions, proof of valid Pakistan visa and entry stamp.Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm eligibility on the Pakistan Online Visa System country list and select the tourist/visit category.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare passport, photograph, hotel booking and third-country legal-residence evidence where relevant.
Submit through the official channel
Apply online, pay the system-calculated fee and monitor any request for review.
After approval
If extending, apply while in Pakistan with a valid visa and entry-stamp evidence.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official Tourist/Visit Visa route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Tourist/Visit Visa.
Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan · verified
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Frequently asked questions
How long can a Pakistan tourist entry visa be issued for?+
The official tourist page says an entry visa can be single-entry for up to three months. Extensions may be issued as multiple-entry up to six months or more than six months where eligible.
What happens if Pakistan sends my visa application back for review?+
The official page says the processing time restarts from resubmission and the application is cancelled if the applicant does not resubmit within seven days.
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