Name: Visa Application Processing
Brand: eVisas

Question 1

How many countries can Pakistani passport holders visit without a prior visa?

Accepted Answer

Not many - the Pakistani passport sits near the bottom of global rankings (around 100th), with roughly 30 destinations reachable without arranging an embassy visa first. That is a small group of visa-free countries (such as Barbados, Dominica, Rwanda and Trinidad and Tobago) plus visa-on-arrival spots like the Maldives, Seychelles and a number of African and Pacific states. For most of the world, you arrange a visa, eVisa or eTA before you fly.

Question 2

Which countries give Pakistanis an eVisa or eTA online?

Accepted Answer

A useful handful. Pakistanis can apply online for an eVisa to Malaysia, Thailand, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Ethiopia, South Africa, Botswana, Madagascar, Tajikistan, Nigeria and the UAE, and for an eTA to Kenya. These let you skip the embassy queue, and they are exactly the routes we prepare and check for you.

Question 3

Which destinations can I apply for through eVisas.com with a Pakistani passport?

Accepted Answer

You can apply directly for 14 destinations - the UAE, Malaysia, Thailand, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Ethiopia, South Africa, Botswana, Madagascar, Tajikistan, Nigeria, Seychelles, Singapore and Kenya (eTA). Three more - Japan, Taiwan and Turkey - are possible if you meet one condition, explained on each card. For everything else, Pakistanis generally apply at an embassy, which we do not process.

Question 4

Can Pakistanis get a Cambodia eVisa online?

Accepted Answer

No. Pakistan is on Cambodia's exclusion list, so Pakistani passport holders cannot use Cambodia's eVisa or its visa on arrival - you must apply at a Cambodian embassy or consulate instead. Because there is no online route for Pakistanis, we do not process Cambodia for Pakistani travellers.

Question 5

Can Pakistanis visit Saudi Arabia for tourism on an eVisa?

Accepted Answer

Not on a straightforward tourist eVisa. Saudi Arabia only grants Pakistanis its tourist eVisa if they already hold a valid visa or residence permit from the US, UK, Schengen area or a GCC country; otherwise it is an embassy visa. Umrah, Hajj and work visas are entirely separate routes handled by approved agents. Because the tourist route depends on holding another country's visa, we do not process Saudi Arabia for Pakistani passport holders.

Question 6

Can Pakistanis travel to India?

Accepted Answer

Only in very limited cases. India does not issue ordinary tourist visas to Pakistani citizens; travel is restricted to specific purposes such as visiting close family or certain religious pilgrimages, and every application is heavily vetted with police reporting on arrival. There is no online eVisa for Pakistanis, so this is not a route we can process.

Question 7

Do Pakistanis need a visa for the UAE, and can you arrange it?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and yes. Pakistanis cannot enter the UAE visa-free - every UAE visit visa is issued online and must be sponsored by an airline, hotel, tour operator or agent rather than applied for at a counter. It is one of the most common applications we handle for Pakistani travellers heading to Dubai, Sharjah or Abu Dhabi, typically for a 30 or 60 day stay.

Question 8

What is the condition for Turkey?

Accepted Answer

Turkey gives Pakistanis its online eVisa only if you hold a valid visa or residence permit from the Schengen area, the US, the UK or Ireland. If you do not, you need a sticker visa from a Turkish embassy or consulate. Because of that requirement, we list Turkey as conditional and can prepare the eVisa once you confirm you hold a qualifying visa.

Question 9

Do Pakistanis need a visa for Malaysia and Thailand?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but both are online. Malaysia issues Pakistanis a standard eVisa for stays of up to 30 days, and Thailand opened its eVisa to all nationalities, so Pakistanis apply online for the tourist eVisa rather than at a consulate. Both are eVisas we can prepare for you, with no embassy visit needed.

Question 10

Do Pakistanis need a visa for the US and UK?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pakistan is not in any visa-waiver programme, so there is no ESTA or eTA shortcut. The United States requires a B1/B2 visitor visa with an in-person interview, and the United Kingdom requires a Standard Visitor visa with biometrics at a visa centre. Both run through official government channels, so they are embassy processes we do not handle online.

Question 11

Is Sri Lanka free for Pakistanis now?

Accepted Answer

Effectively yes. From May 2026 Sri Lanka waives the tourist ETA fee for Pakistani travellers, so there is no government charge - though you still need to hold the ETA before you fly. Because the fee is zero, we point Pakistanis to obtain it directly rather than charge for something the government provides free.

Question 12

Can Pakistanis get an Uzbekistan or Russia eVisa?

Accepted Answer

No. Both countries run electronic-visa systems, but Pakistani passport holders are not on either eligibility list, so an Uzbek or Russian visit means applying through their embassy. We only process genuine online routes, so neither is something we can lodge for you.

Question 13

What about Kenya and other African eVisas?

Accepted Answer

Several are open to Pakistanis online. Kenya uses an eTA (the visa was abolished), and Ethiopia, South Africa, Botswana, Madagascar and Nigeria all issue eVisas you complete online - all routes we can prepare. A few, such as Tanzania, place Pakistanis in a referral category that needs extra approval and a longer lead time, so plan ahead for those.

Question 14

How long does my Pakistani passport need to be valid?

Accepted Answer

Keep at least six months of validity counting from your arrival date, with a blank page for stamps. This six-month rule applies almost everywhere and airlines check it before boarding, so if your passport is close to expiry, renew it well before you travel to avoid being turned away at the gate.

Question 15

What should every Pakistani traveller prepare before applying?

Accepted Answer

Have these ready and most applications are straightforward: a passport valid for six months or more, a clear passport-style photo, your travel dates with a confirmed return or onward ticket, your hotel or accommodation details, and proof you can fund the trip such as recent bank statements. Pakistani applications are often screened more closely, so complete and consistent paperwork really matters.

Question 16

Does eVisas.com guarantee that my visa will be approved?

Accepted Answer

No honest service can promise approval - the final decision always rests with the destination country's immigration authority, and Pakistani applications can face extra scrutiny. What we do is make sure your application is accurate and complete, fix the small errors that often cause refusals, submit it correctly, and keep you updated, which gives you the best possible chance of a smooth approval.

Visa Requirements for Pakistani Citizens

About the Pakistani passport

Destinations Pakistani citizens can apply for with us

General requirements for Pakistani travellers

Regional travel for Pakistanis

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