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Pakistan visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Canadian 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 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mofa.gov.pk
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 Canada
- High Commission of Pakistan in Ottawa
Range Road 10, Ottawa
- Consulate General of Pakistan in Montreal
Rue Peel 3421, H3A 1W7 Montreal
- Consulate General of Pakistan in Toronto
259 Yorkland Road, North York M2J 0B5, Toronto
- Consulate General of Pakistan in Vancouver
West Hastings Street 510, V6B 1L8 Vancouver
All missions of Pakistan in Canada
Pakistan has 4 missions in Canada, with its embassy in Ottawa. Consulates: Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.
Pakistani citizens travelling to Canada
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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.
Before travelling from Canada to Pakistan, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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).
Good to know
How long Canadian citizens can stay in Pakistan
Canadian citizens may stay in Pakistan for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Pakistan.
How Canadian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Pakistan is applied for online on its official government portal; Canadian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Pakistan’s neighbours for Canadian citizens
China, Afghanistan and Iran require Canadian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Pakistani citizens travelling to Canada
Pakistani citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Pakistan?
Canadian 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 Canadian citizens stay in Pakistan?
Canadian citizens can stay in Pakistan for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Pakistani embassy in Canada?
The Pakistani embassy in Canada is in Ottawa; there are also consulates in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for Canada?
Pakistani citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
Can Canadian citizens enter Pakistan visa-free?
No; Canadian citizens need an e-Visa for Pakistan.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.