Visa requirements for Pakistani citizens

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Visa requirements for Pakistani citizens explain which countries allow entry with a Pakistani passport and what kind of visa is needed.

Key points (as of April 2025)
- Pakistani travelers have visa-free access, visa on arrival, or online eVisa to about 32 countries and territories.
- Some people who hold multi-entry visas or permanent residency in certain European countries, Canada, the USA, GCC states, or Australia may qualify for eVisas or visa-on-arrival in other places.
- The Pakistani passport ranks about 100th in travel freedom (Henley Passport Index, Q2 2025).

How visa rules work
- eVisa: Many destinations allow an online visa application without visiting an embassy.
- Visa on arrival: Some places grant a visa when you arrive.
- Always check official sources (embassies/consulates) and your airline for the latest rules before you travel. Rules can change, and some places have special rules for territories outside the main country.

Important travel reminders
- External territories and autonomous regions may have their own entry rules separate from the country that governs them.
- Many countries require a certain number of blank passport pages (usually 1–2) and have specific passport validity rules.
- Passport validity rules vary widely:
- Some countries require 3–6 months validity beyond the travel date (Schengen area generally requires 3 months beyond departure for many non-EU travelers; the Schengen system also has a 10-year passport age rule for many non-EU travelers).
- Some destinations require your passport to be valid for a certain period after arrival (examples include 3 months, 4 months, or 6 months depending on the country).
- A few places may accept passports with shorter validity or even allow entry with other documents, but this is not common.
- Vaccinations: Several African countries and some South American territories require certain vaccines (often yellow fever) or an International Certificate of Vaccination. Some countries only require vaccination if you come from an infected area or after recent travel to one.
- Biometric checks: Many countries collect fingerprints or photos on arrival; some use fingerprinting for all travelers, and some are moving toward iris or facial scanning. Rules vary by country.
- Stamp rules: Some countries ban entry for travelers with passports that have certain Israeli stamps or visas. Israel has stopped stamping passports at many points of entry, but stamping can still occur in some cases (e.g., at certain crossings).

Special notes
- A diplomat or a person declared persona non grata by a country can be denied entry or expelled.
- Always verify specific entry requirements with the destination’s official authorities and your airline before traveling.