eVisa for Pakistan
Travelers from around 125 countries are eligible to apply for an Pakistani eVisa online to visit the country for a number of purposes, including tourism, business, or to work or study in Pakistan. An electronic visa for Pakistan, also known as ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) can be obtained by completing a simple online application to receive an approved eVisa sent by emai
l, which can then be printed to present upon arrival in the country. An eVisa may be granted for a variety of lengths of stay in the country and permitted number of entries depending on the purpose of travel:
The tourist eVisa is initially issued for a single entry stay of 30 days, but can also be extended online for a further stay of up to 6 months or more
The eVisa for business may be granted for a stay of up to 5 years and is a multiple entry visa
A Pakistani online work visa may be issued with a validity of up to 1 year and is also a multiple entry authorization
A student eVisa for Pakistan is granted for a stay of up to 2 years. When submitting an online visa application for Pakistan, it is necessary to supply a range of supporting documents depending on the visa option selected. For example, those applying for a tourist ETA must upload a recent photograph and a confirmed hotel reservation in Pakistan. If you are applying for a business electronic visa, you need to provide a Business Invitation Letter from Pakistan’s “E-Business Invitation Letter System”
Applicants are advised to submit a Pakistani ETA application at least 72 hours before the intended arrival in the country to allow for sufficient processing time.