Pakistan ETA / Visa on Arrival — ~50 Tourist-Friendly Countries; apply online 48 hours aheadfor 🇳🇬 Nigerian citizens travelling to 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Nigerian citizens are required to obtain a Pakistan ETA / Visa on Arrival — ~50 Tourist-Friendly Countries; apply online 48 hours ahead before travelling to Pakistan. You must submit a formal application at the Pakistan embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre in your country. Apply well in advance of your planned travel date.
📋Required Documents9
- ✓Confirm your passport is on the ~50-country Tourist-Friendly Countries list (UK, US, Canada, most EU, China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Gulf states…)
- ✓File the Electronic Travel Authorisation at visa.nadra.gov.pk at least 48 hours before departure
- ✓Passport bio-page scan (6+ months validity) and a digital photograph
- ✓Accommodation details for the first nights
- ✓Return or onward ticket
airlines verify the ETA approval before boarding
- ✓Fee: free for most eligible nationalities under the 2024 gratis policy
- ✓Arrive through an international AIRPORT only (Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Multan, Sialkot)
the ETA/VoA channel does not cover land borders
- ✓30-day stay granted on arrival, extendable online
- ✓Carry a printed copy of the ETA confirmation for the e-gates
ℹ️What to Expect
To apply for a Pakistan ETA / Visa on Arrival — ~50 Tourist-Friendly Countries; apply online 48 hours ahead, book an appointment at the nearest Pakistan embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 1 days. Fees may apply — verify at the official portal. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Pakistan embassy or official government website before booking travel.
🌐Why Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Pakistan
Nigerian citizens require a visa to enter Pakistan based on the current immigration requirements set by Pakistan's government. Nigerian passport holders must apply through the Pakistan embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.
Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 · Source: official government portal
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