Travel Permit RulesUnverifiedNot confirmed Partly verified
Press reports say the free 'Visa Prior to Arrival' for 126 nationalities was suspended in 2026; official portal blocked our fetches
Type: ETA / e-visa · Last checked 2026-10-21
Only apply on the official site: visa.nadra.gov.pk. Third-party sites may add fees. We have not seen a specific government scam advisory for this permit.
Key facts
- Who needs itOfficial ✓
- UK: visa required in advance (FCDO)
- Who is exemptNot separately checked
- NICOP/SNICOP holders (Pakistani citizens abroad)
- FeeNot confirmed
- Not confirmed, check the official site
- Approx. USD
- Not confirmed, check the official site
- ValidityNot confirmed
- Not confirmed, check the official site
- Max stay per visitNot separately checked
- Not confirmed, check the official site
- Processing timeNot separately checked
- Not confirmed, check the official site
- When to applyNot separately checked
- in advance
Badges: Official ✓ = read on an official government page · Official (snippet) = official page text seen in a search result because the page blocked our checker · Not confirmed = we could not confirm it, so check the official site.
Do I need it? Quick check by passport
- United States: Depends / check
- United Kingdom: Needed
- EU country: Depends / check
- Canada: Depends / check
- Australia: Depends / check
A starting point only, based on the official pages below. Dual nationals, residents and other passports: check the official site.
Official sources
What the sources say
- rulehttps://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/pakistan/entry-requirements
You need a visa to visit Pakistan and you must apply in advance.
Last checked 2026-10-21. Rules change: always confirm on the official site before you travel.
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