How to Apply for Pakistan Tourist Visa?

Pakistan tourist visa is no longer difficult to attain. As part of the personal interest of Pakistan’s Prime Minister and changing government strategy in promoting tourism as a means of generating revenue, the government of Pakistan is providing three options to easily get your Pakistan Tourist Visa. 

1. Who is eligible for Pakistan tourist visa?

2. What types of online tourist visas are available for travel to Pakistan?

Pakistan’s government is now providing four online options to foreign travelers to apply for Pakistan tourist visa online on Pakistan Online Visa System. The online system for “visa on arrival” and “online visa” is new and simple. The table below will help you find the relevant visa category so that you process your application without any mistakes. You must always apply for the most relevant tourism visa in order to get your application approved. If your itinerary (attached to your application) and the type of visa application does not match, you might risk your chances to get your visa application approved. Below are all the online options available to you at the moment.

3. What is the fee structure for different tourist visas?

Pakistan tourist visa fee is between US$20 to US$120 depending on the category, sub-category and entry type of the visa.

4. What is the processing time for Pakistan Tourist Visas?

If you are eligible for Visa On Arrival, you must first submit your intent to travel to Pakistan at least 48-72 hours before your planned trip to Pakistan to receive an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). 

5. What do I need for Pakistan tourist visa application?

The documents required for different categories and sub-categories of Pakistan tourist visa are given below.

1. MOUNTAINEERING VISA

1. Passport
2. Photograph
3. Mountaineering Application-Form (It is required if the application is made under Sub-Category “a”)
4. Sponsor letter/Agreement with designated tour operator by the Department of Tourist Services (example: Apricot Tours)

2. TREKKING VISA

1. Passport
2. Photograph
3. Trekking Application-Form (It is required if the application is made under Sub-Category “b”)
4. Sponsor letter/Agreement with designated tour operator by Department of Tourist Services (example: Apricot Tours)

3. TOURIST VISA

1. Passport
2. Hotel booking Details or tour operator designated by the department of tourist services (example: Apricot Tours)

4. VISA ON ARRIVAL FOR TOURIST

1. Passport
2. Photograph
3. Hotel booking details or only an Invitation Letter by the sponsor. If the sponsor is tour operator, it must be designated by the Department of Tourist Services (example: Apricot Tours)
4. Invitation Letter in case of group-tours by a tour operator designated by the department of tourist services (example: Apricot Tours)

5. PILGRIM TOURIST VISA

1. Passport
2. Photograph
3. Invitation letter/Hotel Reservation
4. Proof of legal residence of third-country (Under category “b”)
5. Applicable for Category “c”:
   • In case the applicant is Spouse: Valid proof of legal and permanent residence in a third country other than India of Husband/Wife
   • In case the applicant is a Child: Valid proof of legal and permanent residence in a third country other than India of Father/Mother

6. How to start your tourist visa application for travel to Pakistan?

7. What types of visa entries are available?

Single and multiple entry visas are available for different subcategories of Pakistan tourist visa given below.