Visa Requirements for Pakistani Citizens

Pakistani citizens can visit 31 countries visa-free or with visa-on-arrival in 2025. Popular visa-free destinations include Dominica (21 days), Haiti (90 days), Vanuatu (30 days), and Micronesia (30 days). Visa-on-arrival countries include Qatar (30 days), Maldives (30 days), Nepal (90 days), Cambodia (30 days), Rwanda (30 days), Seychelles (30 days), and Kenya (eTA required). Sri Lanka offers an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for Pakistani visitors.

The US B1/B2 tourist and business visa costs $185 (approximately PKR 51,800) for Pakistani applicants. This is a non-refundable application fee paid before scheduling your visa interview at the US Embassy in Islamabad or the US Consulate in Karachi.

The UK Standard Visitor Visa costs £127 (approximately PKR 45,000) for Pakistani citizens applying for stays up to 6 months. VFS Global charges an additional service fee of around PKR 5,000. Priority processing is available for £500 extra (5 working days) or £1,000 for Super Priority (next working day).

Schengen visa processing for Pakistani applicants typically takes 15 to 30 calendar days from the date of application. During peak travel season (April to August), processing can extend to 45 days. The Schengen visa fee is €80 (approximately PKR 24,400) and allows travel to all 29 Schengen member countries.

Standard visa requirements for Pakistanis include: valid passport with 6+ months validity and 2 blank pages, recent passport-size photographs (specifications vary by country), CNIC copy, bank statements for the last 3 to 6 months showing sufficient funds, employment letter or business registration, confirmed flight itinerary and hotel bookings, travel insurance (mandatory for Schengen), and cover letter explaining travel purpose. Tax returns (FBR) for the past 2 to 3 years are often required.

The US B1/B2 visa approval rate for Pakistani applicants is approximately 50% to 60% based on recent fiscal year data. Approval rates are higher for applicants with strong ties to Pakistan, previous international travel history, and clear documentation of funds and employment. Having visited countries like UK, UAE, or Schengen previously can strengthen your application.

Yes, Pakistani citizens can obtain a visa on arrival in Qatar for stays up to 30 days. This visa waiver was introduced in 2017 and remains valid in 2025. You need a valid passport with at least 6 months validity, confirmed hotel booking or host details, and proof of sufficient funds. There is no fee for this visa-on-arrival facility.

Pakistani applicants face higher rejection rates for Schengen visas from certain countries, particularly France (rejection rate around 30%), Italy (28%), and Germany (25%). The US has a rejection rate of approximately 40% to 50% for Pakistani B1/B2 visa applications. Common rejection reasons include insufficient financial documentation, unclear travel purpose, weak ties to Pakistan, and incomplete applications.

To maximize visa approval chances: apply at least 6 to 10 weeks before travel, provide 6 months of bank statements showing consistent income and balance, include FBR tax returns for the past 2 to 3 years, show property ownership or other assets in Pakistan, document previous international travel stamps (especially to UK, UAE, or Schengen countries), provide a detailed day-by-day travel itinerary, maintain a strong bank balance (recommended minimum PKR 500,000 for Western countries), and ensure all documents are properly attested where required.