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Trip checklist: Pakistan

For South African passport holders. Last checked 5 October 2026.

Visa requirement

South Africans need to apply online for an e-visa before travel to Pakistan.

Permitted stay

Tourist visa: single entry for up to 3 months (GSA).

Before you go

  • Purpose of visit

    Online categories include visit (tourism), business, student, official and work visas (visa.nadra.gov.pk).

  • Passport validity

    At least 6 months beyond arrival with 2 blank pages (US State Department). The UK FCDO counts 6 months from the date of the visa application.

  • How to apply

    Apply online at visa.nadra.gov.pk. You need a Google account to use the 2FA authenticator (Wikipedia). GSA quotes USD 20 for a tourist visa, paid online by credit or debit card, and 7 to 10 working days processing. Documents: photo, passport scan, accommodation booking. The portal says to plan travel only once you hold a valid visa.

  • Where South Africans apply

    Online at visa.nadra.gov.pk. High Commission of Pakistan, 312 Brooks Street, Menlo Park, Pretoria 0081. Tel 012 362 4072/3. Email pahicpretoria@mofa.gov.pk (GSA).

  • Accommodation or invitation

    Accommodation booking details required with the online application (GSA).

  • Vaccinations, including yellow fever on return to South Africa

    Pakistan requires a yellow fever certificate if you arrive from a yellow fever transmission risk country (UK FCDO). Proof of polio vaccination within the last year may be required to leave Pakistan (US State Department). Pakistan is not a yellow fever risk country, so South Africa does not require a yellow fever certificate when you return directly.

  • Arrival forms

    Make sure your passport is stamped on entry; leaving without an entry stamp causes problems (UK FCDO).

  • Confirm with the embassy

    Rules change. Check the official source before you book.

Where to apply

Research sources

  1. 1. Pakistan Online Visa System (Ministry of Interior / NADRA) (Official, visa.nadra.gov.pk) https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/
  2. 2. UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Other government, gov.uk) https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/pakistan/entry-requirements
  3. 3. US Department of State (Other government, travel.state.gov) https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Pakistan.html
  4. 4. Wikipedia (Reference, en.wikipedia.org) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Pakistan
  5. 5. The GSA (South African visa agency) (Commercial, thegsa.co.za) https://www.thegsa.co.za/visa-and-country-info/2714-pakistan-country-guide

From doineedavisa.co.za/pakistan. Always confirm with the embassy before you travel.