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Pakistan visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Sri Lankan 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
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Pakistan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at pakistanhc.lk
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 Sri Lanka
- High Commission of Pakistan in Colombo
Bullers Lane 42-44, Colombo
Pakistan has 1 mission in Sri Lanka, with its embassy in Colombo.
Pakistani citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
PakistanSri Lanka Visa on arrival Sri Lanka visa for citizens of Pakistan
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.
For a trip from Sri Lanka to Pakistan, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Pakistan
Sri Lankan citizens may stay in Pakistan for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Pakistan.
How Sri Lankan citizens apply
The e-Visa for Pakistan is applied for online on its official government portal; Sri Lankan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Pakistan’s neighbours for Sri Lankan citizens
China and Afghanistan require Sri Lankan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Pakistani citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
Pakistani citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Pakistan?
Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lankan citizens stay in Pakistan?
Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Pakistan for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Pakistani embassy in Sri Lanka?
The Pakistani embassy in Sri Lanka is in Colombo.
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Pakistani citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Pakistan visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan 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.