United States
Pakistan
Pakistan visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
US citizens need an e-Visa for Pakistan, applied for online before travel and valid for 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 embassyofpakistanusa.org
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 the United States
- Embassy of Pakistan in Washington D.C.
International Court Northwest 3517, 20008 Washington
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All missions of Pakistan in the United States
Pakistan has 4 missions in the United States, with its embassy in Washington D.C. Consulates: Houston, Chicago and Los Angeles.
Pakistani citizens travelling to the United States
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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 the United States 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 US citizens can stay in Pakistan
US citizens may stay in Pakistan for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Pakistan.
How US citizens apply
The e-Visa for Pakistan is applied for online on its official government portal; US citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Pakistan’s neighbours for US citizens
China, Afghanistan and Iran require US citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Pakistani citizens travelling to the United States
The United States requires Pakistani citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Pakistan?
US citizens need an e-Visa for Pakistan, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
How long can US citizens stay in Pakistan?
US citizens can stay in Pakistan for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Pakistani embassy in the United States?
The Pakistani embassy in the United States is in Washington D.C.; there are also consulates in Houston, Chicago and Los Angeles.
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for the United States?
The United States requires Pakistani citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can US citizens enter Pakistan visa-free?
No; US 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.