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Pakistan visa for Australian citizens
Entry requirement
Australian citizens need a visa for Pakistan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 4 missions
- Visa guide
- Pakistan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at pakistan.org.au
Which Pakistan visa?
Pakistan Online Visa System (POVS)
Key facts
- Processing time
- From 24 working hours (business, BVL countries) to 4 weeks, depending on category
Pakistan’s official site for the e-Visa is visa.nadra.gov.pk. Processing time, as Pakistan states it: From 24 working hours (business, BVL countries) to 4 weeks, depending on category.
Pakistani missions in Australia
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- Consulate General of Pakistan in Sydney
Pitt Street 109, Sydney
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- Honorary Consulate of Pakistan in Perth
Suite 1, Level 1, 680 Murray Street, West Perth WA 6000
All missions of Pakistan in Australia
Pakistan has 4 missions in Australia, with its embassy in Canberra. Consulates: Sydney and Melbourne. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Perth.
Pakistani citizens travelling to Australia
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Travel advice for Pakistan
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Australian citizens planning a trip to Pakistan can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Pakistan at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 15 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Pakistan (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Pakistan (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Australian citizens can stay in Pakistan
Australian citizens may stay in Pakistan for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Pakistan.
How Australian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Pakistan is applied for online on its official government portal; Australian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Pakistan’s neighbours for Australian citizens
China admits Australian citizens visa-free. Afghanistan requires Australian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Pakistani citizens travelling to Australia
Pakistani citizens need a visa for Australia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Australia and Pakistan.
Frequently asked questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Pakistan?
Australian citizens need a visa for Pakistan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Australian citizens stay in Pakistan?
Australian citizens can stay in Pakistan for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Pakistani embassy in Australia?
The Pakistani embassy in Australia is in Canberra; there are also consulates in Sydney and Melbourne.
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for Australia?
Pakistani citizens need a visa for Australia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Australian citizens enter Pakistan visa-free?
No; Australian citizens need an e-Visa for Pakistan.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.