Pakistan ETA / Visa on Arrival — ~50 Tourist-Friendly Countries; apply online 48 hours aheadfor 🇿🇦 South African citizens travelling to 🇵🇰 Pakistan
South African citizens must apply for a Pakistan ETA / Visa on Arrival — ~50 Tourist-Friendly Countries; apply online 48 hours ahead online before travelling to Pakistan. Submit your application through the official government portal, upload the required documents, and pay the visa fee electronically. Approval is typically emailed within a few business days. You may stay up to 90 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
Apply for your Pakistan ETA / Visa on Arrival — ~50 Tourist-Friendly Countries; apply online 48 hours ahead through the official online portal before departure. Complete the application form, upload all required documents in the specified formats, and pay the fee online. Processing takes approximately 1 days. Once approved, you will receive your eVisa by email — print a copy or save it digitally to present at the Pakistan border. Fees may apply — verify at the official portal. Always verify current requirements with the Pakistan embassy or official government website before booking travel.
🌐Why South African passport holders need a visa for Pakistan
South African citizens are eligible to apply for an eVisa to enter Pakistan. This pre-travel online application is a streamlined alternative to a consular visa — South African passport holders can complete the process from home without visiting an embassy. Approval is typically granted within a few business days.
Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 · Source: official government portal
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