From August 14, 2024, tourists and business travelers from 126 countries will benefit from free visas to visit Pakistan. Discover the list of countries concerned.
Last July, Pakistani authorities announced upcoming changes to their visa policies, including a significant waiver of visa fees for visitors from 126 countries.
According to Pakistani Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, “this easing of the visa regime will help make Pakistan an attractive destination for investments and tourism”.
During a press conference in Islamabad today, Federal Minister of Information, Attaullah Tarar, unveiled this new visa policy aimed at simplifying procedures for citizens of many countries, “which will significantly reduce the bureaucracy and delays that have previously hindered tourist arrivals”.
He stated that starting tomorrow, August 14, 2024, the electronic visa (e-Visa) fees for visitors from 126 countries will be abolished, and the application process will be significantly streamlined. Indeed, for these nationalities, the visa will be issued free of charge for either tourism or business purposes, and a 90-day visa will be granted within 24 hours.
The minister also announced a new online visa application form that now contains only 30 questions, compared to nearly a hundred previously.
Finally, citizens of the Gulf countries (Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar) will be able to obtain a visa upon arrival in Pakistan by simply presenting a passport.
The 126 countries affected by Pakistan’s new visa policy
To benefit from this new measure of free tourist or business visas and express delivery, citizens of eligible countries must select the “Visa Prior to Arrival” option.
According to VisasNews, here is the list of 126 countries and territories that will be able to obtain a free visa, within 24 hours, to travel to Pakistan after applying online on the official Nadra portal:
- Albania
- Algeria
- Andorra
- Angola
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Croatia
- Czech Republic
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Denmark
- Djibouti
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- Estonia
- Ethiopia
- Finland
- France
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Germany
- Ghana
- Greece
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Honduras
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Ireland
- Italy
- Ivory Coast
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Malta
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Nigeria
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Oman
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Russia
- Rwanda
- San Marino
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- South Sudan
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Togo
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uzbekistan
- Vietnam
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Unfortunately, I applied before the free Visa was available.
It has been six weeks now and not a word from these morons.
I can’t even apply for the free visa as my application is “in-process”
I have sent several messages to enquire and have not received the courtesy of a responce. As a Canadian I would think it is a simple process.
I find it difficult to imagine a response in 24hrs with the free Visa given my experience.
Anyway, I have a backup plan and will spend my tourist dollars in India instead.
I am even thinking to file a fraud complaint with my credit card company.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif should fire these clowns.
I heard its false news. is it true free visa for Bangladesh?
It’s fake news
Dear Bilal,
It’s totally a true news.
On the Pakistani government portal, when you select the nationality “Bangladesh” and choose “Visa Prior to Arrival”, you can apply for a free 3-month multiple-entry visa.
Hi, I’m not sure it’s how true it is. I tried to apply today it’s showing 60 usd for Canadian . I applied in July I already paid 60 usd. But my application canceled. I need to download invitation letter but there website page wasn’t working . I tried to massage too. Nothing happened. I need to pay twice to get visas. But. In news it says no visa fees for Canadian.
Hi,
Have you selected the “Visa Prior to Arrival” option?
This is the free visa category and not the “Tourist Visa” or “Business Visa”.
But why India’s name is not in this list?🤣
Bangladeshi passport holder can have on arrival visa or on need to apply e-visa?
Citizens of Bangladesh must apply for an e-Visa before traveling to Pakistan. Only GCC nationals can obtain a visa on arrival.
I just heard from nadra member attaullah tarar announcing that gulf countries residents and get visa on arrival, please clarify for me, and is our passport and passport size photo and visa copy enough for Bangladeshis or do they need more documents??
Hei iam from Norway, trying to submit my Visa Prior to Arrival tourist but i am not allowed to process visa. Norway is Eligibil for Visa Prior to Arival. I have a freind that is facing the same Problem with the submition.
Overstay news
It’s very nice
I have travel agency
It’s very good job by Pakistani government
That’s good news. Thank you, Pakistan. I visited thee last Sept. and had a great trip. I want to return soon, so this info helps a lot. Do I still need the Letter of Invitation?
Thanks.
To obtain a “Visa Prior to Arrival”, no letter of invitation or proof of accommodation is required if your citizenship is on the list of eligible nationalities.
I am US citizen , but my family members lives in pakistan every time I am getting Pakistani visa one of the requirements is invitation letter from a family member from Pakistan ,
Do I still need invitation letter for family visa ?
Please let me know
For “Prior to Arrival” tourist visas, a letter of invitation is not required but for a family visit visa, a letter of invitation is still required.
what about business Prior to Arrival, do i need any kind of documents, like
( E-Business Invitation Letter)
Proof of registration of company which is extending invitation (SECP/ Chamber of Commerce Certificate)and so on?
Dear Faisal,
No documents other than a passport and photo ID are required for Business “Visa Prior to Arrival”.
Thanks for this info.
Is it really true? Pakistani Visa Free after 24 August? And Till?
This is absolutely true. We’ve just obtained numerous “Visa Prior to Arrival” applications free of charge, quickly and easily.
good decision by Pakistan government it will make high rank of our passport in the world. Insha Allah
It means Omani citizens can travel without obtain visa from embassy or e-visa
Yes. Citizens of Oman can obtain a visa free of charge on arrival in Pakistan on presentation of a valid passport.
It’s Good news 👏
Combined tourist revenue from 126 countries here would be beaten by only one country if they are allowed. Think
Why Hong Kong not in this list?most important country they missed.very very disappointing
USA visit visa free?
No Comment.
It’s going to be a great decision for Pakistan future and tourism
I have a question that whether Australian Permanent Resident having travel document given by Australian Government to Afghan nationals can have free visa of Pakistan. While his/her spouse is Pakistani National.If anyone have satisfactory answer please reply. Specially from ministries of foreign/interior affairs please
Very good now people around the world visit to Pakistan and enjoy the beautiful sinic views and delicious food with great hospitality.
Easy for so many people who can’t travel because of some reasons, Now they can travel by getting early visa inshallah 🙏 🙌best of luck for all those…thanks shahbaz shrift sab…
I think the government watched Paris Olympics 2024 and all the countries participated Re given exemption for visa to travel to Pakistan. “Khala ji da Wehrda” I would like to know if they have made any reciprocal arrangements as well.
I will be interested to know the countries that did not get that luxury other than India Afghanistan Israel Uk and USA. They mere needed visa anyway.
Grt work done,I love Pakistan for good, Ugandans let’s vist our rib country ❤️
It’s a grate news and good footprint for growth county tourism economic but in this list are missing one of neighborhood country India. After the partition most family are divided so is good time to meet them and enjoy there golden moment.
The work has just begining to understand the policy of morden development, you can’t restrict people while you need people to develop your country and build companies, why only u s a ,Canada, Europeans?,
Very good decision, perhaps the Government have to think about overseas Pakistani’s to give thum some facilities too.
european countries should be included to issue visa at airport like gulf countries
🇵🇰 very nice and good 🇵🇰
Should be those cuntery also alow
Pakistan citizens to enter free visa
A great initiative by the Oakistani Govt.
Besides this, Pak Govt.should nake effort to increase rank of Pak.Passport
Hi, just want to make enquiries,.I have notice from the visa news that Singapore is among the 126 countries prior visa free entry for tourist. It is because I planned to visit Pakistan as a tourist, do I still need to apply an visa from e-visa?
Dear Herda,
Singaporean citizens are not visa-exempt and must still apply for a visa, which, according to yesterday’s announcement, will be issued free of charge.
Thanks for giving free visa happy birthday to Pakistan l
hi,
Dear it’s just announce , wait until it is implement, Then you can go without visa.
Thanks & best regards
King Travels
Hi Herda,Yes you need to apply prior to arriving..just apply online and you will get it free of cost…Best wishes
Yes please read the article carefully. Visa application is still online but free of cost and shortened form. Visa will be issued in 48 hours.
Alhamdulillah, This is a great initiative for tourism made by Pakistan government. Really appreciateable.
That will give more people of middle class to travel Pakistan.
It’s very late decision.
But never the less.
Good effort to support
Pak economy.
Well don
Hi,
Your information is incorrect up to this time, because I am applying for evisa of Pakistan from Uzbekistan but the application is subjected to visa fees on nadra portal.
Dear Zarnigor,
This information has now been made official by the Pakistani government.
However, it will probably take a few days to update the Nadra system, which confirms our information on its home page:
Important note:
to obtain the free visa, tourists and business travelers from eligible countries must select the “Visa Prior to Arrival” option: https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/visa-prior-to-arrival/.
Hi, can Afghan origin British get this type of visa within 24hrs
Would I still need a Letter of Invitation, even though the visa is free? Thanks.
To obtain a “Visa Prior to Arrival”, no letter of invitation or proof of accommodation is required if your citizenship is on the list of eligible nationalities.
The information maybe correct, they fixed the date for the new vida policy, is just started on 14th august so go back to the embassy
Dear today the announce , it will take some time to update in the systam.
Regards
Try again may b the system will refreshed…🥰 Welcome to Pakistan
Source of good information news
Is this a true statement?
V.very nice
I like it.