# Pakistan visa for Nepali citizens

> Pakistan visa for Nepali citizens: tourist & e-visa requirements, fees, processing time, 30 days per entry. Apply online with Yatra For Fun.

Nepali passport holders visiting Pakistan as tourists use the Pakistan Tourist Visa. Processing time: 5–7 working days. Apply through Embassy of Pakistan Kathmandu.

- **Visa route (tourist):** Visa required
- **Canonical page:** https://yatraforfun.com/visa/pakistan
- **Last reviewed:** 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 certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Where this page's destination notes ask for an apostille or a specific translator, follow those notes; otherwise a translation notarised by a Notary Public is the usual standard.
- 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. Collect your passport or e-visa as the embassy or visa centre instructs.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which visa do Nepali citizens use to visit Pakistan as tourists?

Nepali passport holders visiting Pakistan for tourism use the Pakistan Tourist Visa, which allows a stay of 30 days per entry.

### 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. Applications are lodged at Embassy of Pakistan Kathmandu (in person), Apply directly at embassy. Online Pakistan Visa portal also available for some categories.

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

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

### Is there an official online portal for the Pakistan visa?

Yes. The official starting point is https://visa.nadra.gov.pk.

### How is the Pakistan visa fee paid?

Cash NPR at embassy.

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

Yes — Yatra For Fun's visa desk can help you prepare your Pakistan visa file over WhatsApp (the embassy or visa centre makes the decision), and you can order reservation documents for your file: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.

## Sources

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

## Related

- All visa guides for Nepali citizens: https://yatraforfun.com/visa
- Dummy flight ticket for visa files: https://yatraforfun.com/dummy-ticket

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*Yatra For Fun (https://yatraforfun.com) helps Nepali citizens prepare visa files over WhatsApp — the embassy or visa centre makes the decision — and sells reservation documents for visa files: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.*
