Pakistan ETA / Visa on Arrival — ~50 Tourist-Friendly Countries; apply online 48 hours aheadfor 🇸🇦 Saudi citizens travelling to 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Saudi citizens can obtain a Pakistan ETA / Visa on Arrival — ~50 Tourist-Friendly Countries; apply online 48 hours ahead on arrival at Pakistan's international airports and designated ports of entry. No advance visa application is required — pay the visa fee at the immigration counter and present your travel documents. You may stay up to 30 days per entry.
📋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 obtain your Pakistan ETA / Visa on Arrival — ~50 Tourist-Friendly Countries; apply online 48 hours ahead, proceed to the visa-on-arrival counter at the Pakistan port of entry upon landing. Ensure you have the required documents listed above and the visa fee ready — cash is often preferred. Processing is usually completed within 15–30 minutes. Your passport will be stamped with permission to stay for up to 30 days. Always verify current requirements with the Pakistan embassy or official government website before booking travel.
🌐Why Saudi passport holders need a visa for Pakistan
Saudi passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Pakistan because Pakistan extends this facility to Saudi citizens as part of its immigration policy. This arrangement allows Saudi travellers to arrive without a pre-arranged visa, completing the entry process at the port of entry.
Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 · Source: official government portal
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