# Pakistan visa for Nepali citizens

> Pakistan visa for Nepali citizens. · Processing: 5–7 working days. · Stay: 30 days per entry.

Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/pakistan
Last updated: 2026-04-25

## Embassy / mission

- **Mission:** Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan — Kathmandu
- **Address:** Pani Pokhari, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu (P.O. Box 165)
- **Phone:** +977 1 4374024, +977 1 4374044
- **Email:** parepkathmandu@mofa.gov.pk
- **Hours:** Sun–Thu 09:00–17:00 (visa counter 09:30–12:30).
- **Application centre:** Embassy of Pakistan Kathmandu (in person) — Apply directly at embassy. Online Pakistan Visa portal also available for some categories.
- **Online portal:** https://visa.nadra.gov.pk (Pakistan Online Visa System) · https://pakistan.embassyhomepage.com
- **Payment:** Cash NPR at embassy.

## Visa categories

### Tourist — Pakistan Tourist Visa

**Purpose:** Tourism, sightseeing, religious pilgrimage (Yatra).
**Stay duration:** 30 days per entry.
**Validity:** 3 months single / 1 year multi.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Processing time:** 5–7 working days.
**How to apply:** Embassy Kathmandu OR online at visa.nadra.gov.pk.

**Required documents:**

- Passport (6+ months)
- Visa application form
- Photo (35×45mm)
- Confirmed return ticket
- Hotel / sponsor letter
- Bank statement
- Itinerary

### Business — Pakistan Business Visa

**Purpose:** Business meetings, conferences, trade.
**Stay duration:** 30 days per entry.
**Validity:** 3 months / 1 year multi.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, form
- Invitation letter from Pakistani company
- Pakistani inviter NTN registration
- Employer letter from Nepal

### Family Visit — Pakistan Family Visit Visa

**Purpose:** Visiting Pakistani relatives / spouses.
**Stay duration:** 30 days; extendable in country.
**Validity:** 3 months.
**Entries:** Single.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, form
- Sponsor CNIC + passport copy
- Marriage / birth certificate (attested)
- Sponsor letter

### Religious — Pakistan Religious Yatra Visa (Group / Individual)

**Purpose:** Pilgrimage to Sikh / Hindu / Buddhist heritage sites (Hinglaj, Nankana Sahib, Taxila).
**Stay duration:** Per programme.
**Validity:** 3 months.
**Entries:** Single.
**How to apply:** Through DoFA-approved religious organisations + Embassy Kathmandu.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, form
- Religious organisation endorsement
- Pilgrimage itinerary
- Group leader undertaking *(conditional)* — For group yatra.

### Transit — Pakistan Transit Visa

**Purpose:** Transit through Pakistan.
**Stay duration:** Up to 7 days.
**Validity:** 1 month.
**Entries:** Single.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, form
- Onward ticket
- Visa for next destination

## Important general notes

- Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Use a Nepal Bar Council–registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public.
- Nepalis MUST obtain Pakistan visa — no visa-free entry. Online + sticker options available.
- Tourist, business, family visit, work, religious (Buddhist heritage / Hindu Yatra), study, transit categories available.
- Visa fees: USD 8 single short-stay / USD 22 multi (≈ NPR 1,100 / 3,000) — Pakistan has SAARC-friendly rates.
- Standard processing 5–7 working days.
- Photo: 35×45mm white background.
- For Hindu Yatra to Hinglaj Mata or Buddhist sites in Taxila, special permits often arranged via tour operator.
- Online Pakistan Visa System (NADRA) launched 2019 — limited categories for Nepalis (mostly tourist + business).
- Religious yatra group visas commonly arranged through Sikh / Hindu pilgrimage organisations.

## How to apply (4 steps)

1. **Confirm Pakistan visa eligibility** — Check that your Nepali passport qualifies for the visa type you need (tourist, business, family, religious). Diplomatic / official passport holders may have different rules.
2. **Gather supporting documents** — Prepare: Passport (6+ months); Visa application form; Photo (35×45mm); Confirmed return ticket; Hotel / sponsor letter; Bank statement.
3. **Submit at Embassy of Pakistan Kathmandu (in person)** — Embassy Kathmandu OR online at visa.nadra.gov.pk.
4. **Track and collect** — Processing typically takes 5–7 working days.. Yatra's concierge tracks your application and notifies you on each status change.

## Frequently asked questions

### How long does a Pakistan tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

5–7 working days.

### How many days can Nepali citizens stay in Pakistan on a tourist visa?

30 days per entry. (Pakistan Tourist Visa).

### Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Pakistan tourist visa?

Embassy Kathmandu OR online at visa.nadra.gov.pk.

### What documents are required for a Pakistan tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: Passport (6+ months); Visa application form; Photo (35×45mm); Confirmed return ticket; Hotel / sponsor letter; Bank statement; Itinerary.

### Where is the Pakistan embassy in Nepal?

Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan — Kathmandu — Pani Pokhari, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu (P.O. Box 165). Phone: +977 1 4374024.

### Can Nepali citizens apply for a Pakistan business visa?

Yes — Pakistan Business Visa. Business meetings, conferences, trade.

### Is there an online portal to apply for a Pakistan visa?

Yes — apply online at https://visa.nadra.gov.pk (Pakistan Online Visa System) · https://pakistan.embassyhomepage.com.

### How is the Pakistan visa fee paid?

Cash NPR at embassy.

### Can Yatra help with a Pakistan visa application?

Yes — Yatra provides end-to-end visa assistance for Pakistan including document preparation, appointment booking, application review, and a PNR-backed dummy ticket (NPR 999) when the embassy requires proof of onward travel.

## Sources

- https://visa.nadra.gov.pk — Pakistan Online Visa System
- https://pakistan.embassyhomepage.com — Embassy of Pakistan Kathmandu
- https://mofa.gov.pk — Pakistan MoFA

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*Yatra (https://yatraforfun.com) provides end-to-end visa assistance for Nepali citizens — document review, embassy submission, dummy ticket (NPR 999) when proof of onward travel is required.*