Nationals of 120 countries traveling to Pakistan for
tourism or business can now benefit from a simplified, free,
electronic visa process that reduces administrative requirements
and processing times. To benefit from the program, eligible
travelers can obtain a visa pre-approval, called a Visa Prior to
Arrival, via the Ministry of Interior's online platform at
least 48 hours before their intended entry to Pakistan. Once
approved, they will be issued an electronic authorization (a copy
of which must be presented upon arrival) which will allow them to
travel to Pakistan and obtain an entry stamp for stays of up to 90
days with multiple entries. Citizens of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman,
Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates do not need to
apply for a Visa Prior to Arrival and can enter without prior
approval under this program for tourism, business, or Sikh
pilgrimage purposes. Individuals traveling under the Visa Prior to
Arrival program for business must also
