Foreign nationals of Indian origin are also eligible to apply for an eVisa for Pakistan for religious tourism purposes.
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.