SA Global Visa Guide

Short answer: Every visa file from Pakistan must prove four things — who you are, why you are travelling, how you will pay for it, and why you will come home. The exact papers change by route; the logic below does not. Visa Document Checklist from Pakistan: The Complete Guide Every visa application from Pakistan rests on the same foundation: a file that proves who you are, why you are travelling, how you will pay for it, and why you will come home. The exact papers change from one country to another, but the logic does not. If you understand the building blocks below, you can prepare any route with far less confusion — and far fewer avoidable refusals. What every visa file needs 1. A valid passport Your passport is the first thing any officer checks. It must cover your whole trip, and many countries ask for extra validity beyond your return date — for example, Schengen states ask for three months beyond your planned departure, with at least two blank pages. Old passports matt...

China Tourist (L) Visa Checklist from Pakistan Short answer: Pakistani ordinary passport holders pay no Chinese visa fee — they are exempt from all visa fees. They do pay a centre service fee: PKR 13,200 for regular service or PKR 19,800 for express, both including GST, in cash and non-refundable. The tourist visa is the L category, listed for tourists visiting China in a group of at least five people, with an Invitation Letter for Tourist Group from a tourism office in China. The application starts online, and the passport and originals are then submitted at Gerry's Visa Application Service Center. Processing generally takes four working days after the Embassy receives the passport, or usually three on express service. This guide is for Pakistani passport holders planning a group tourist trip to China. It covers who the L visa is for, the documents, the charges, and the waiting time. Facts come from the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan and the Visa Application Service Center in Isl...

Thailand Tourist e-Visa Checklist from Pakistan Short answer: Pakistani passport holders apply for a Thailand tourist e-Visa online through the official Thai e-Visa system, handled by the Embassy in Islamabad or the Consulate-General in Karachi. A single-entry visa costs PKR 13,000 and a multiple-entry visa costs PKR 65,000, paid in cash at the mission. Processing takes about 14 working days after the Embassy has acknowledged the fee. Applicants must also complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) within three days before arrival, and the approved e-Visa must be printed — a phone copy is not accepted. This guide is for Pakistani passport holders planning a holiday in Thailand. It sets out the documents, fees, and waiting time. Facts come from the Royal Thai Embassy in Islamabad and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand. Who Needs This Visa? Pakistani passport holders need a tourist visa before travelling to Thailand for a holiday. This visa is for a short visit, not ...

Malaysia eVISA Checklist from Pakistan Short answer: Pakistani passport holders visiting Malaysia for a short social trip — sightseeing, seeing family or friends, or a brief event — need a visa first. The usual route is the online Single Entry eVISA. The visa fee is RM20, the form is submitted on the official Immigration Department portal, and a decision normally takes 2 to 7 working days after a complete, paid application. Travellers must also complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) within three days before arrival. This guide is for Pakistani passport holders planning a short visit to Malaysia. It covers who needs the eVISA, the documents, the cost, the waiting time, and the errors that most often cause a rejection. Facts come from the Immigration Department of Malaysia, checked on 4 November 2026. Who Needs This Visa? Pakistan is on Malaysia's list of countries whose citizens must hold a visa before entry, so an ordinary Pakistani passport does not allow a visa-f...

Umrah Visa Checklist from Pakistan Short answer: An Umrah visa for Pakistani pilgrims is electronic, arranged through an accredited Umrah office in Pakistan or a package with the visa on Nusuk Umrah. No visa is issued without a service package covering accommodation and transport. Every pilgrim also needs meningitis and polio vaccines, plus a Nusuk Umrah permit. For Pakistani passport holders planning Umrah, using the published requirements of the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, the Saudi Ministry of Health, Nusuk and KSA Visa. Who Needs This Visa? Pakistani pilgrims need an Umrah visa for Saudi Arabia. The electronic visa covers Makkah, Madinah and all Saudi cities during your stay. If you already hold another active Saudi visa, the KSA Visa platform says you can perform Umrah on it. Umrah visas are issued from 15 Dhul Hijjah; Umrah is not permitted during the Hajj season, and it cannot be extended for Hajj. Children must be at least 5; the Ministry's FAQ says a woman may ...

UAE Visit Visa Checklist from Pakistan Short answer: You do not apply for a UAE visit visa yourself from Pakistan — your sponsor there applies for you: a licensed tourism company for a tourist visa, or a resident relative or friend with an active sponsor file. You need a passport valid at least six months, a photo, a CNIC copy, UAE health insurance and a return ticket. In Dubai, expect a decision within 48 hours. For Pakistani passport holders visiting the UAE to see family or friends, or as tourists, using the published requirements of the ICP, GDRFA Dubai and u.ae. Who Needs This Visa? Get your visa through a UAE sponsor before flying. The u.ae pages say some nationalities need a visa in advance but publish no country list — unconfirmed. The ICP and GDRFA visit-visa services name Pakistan in their document lists. The sponsor is a licensed tourism establishment, or a UAE resident relative or friend with an active file. The UAE portal also links to visa services from Emirates, Et...

Turkiye Tourist Visa Checklist from Pakistan Short answer: Pakistani passport holders need a visa to visit Turkiye. With a valid US, UK, Schengen or Irish visa or residence permit, apply online for a one-month, single-entry e-Visa. Everyone else applies for a sticker visa at an Anatolia centre. For Pakistani passport holders planning a holiday in Turkiye, using the published requirements of the Turkish Embassy, the Turkish MFA and Anatolia Travel Services. Who Needs This Visa? Pakistani passport holders need a visa for tourism in Turkiye. The e-Visa is open only to holders of a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit, for tourism or business; a Canadian visa does not qualify. Others need a sticker visa, and applicants 18+ complete an interview form at the centre. Document Checklist Every item links to its official source. Rules last checked 4 Nov 2026. Valid passport, with copies — Valid 180 days from travel (365 for multiple entry); two blank facing pages o...

Schengen Tourist Visa (Germany) Checklist from Pakistan Short answer: A Pakistani passport holder visiting Germany as a tourist applies for a short-stay Schengen visa (Type C) at the German mission in Pakistan. The fee is EUR 90 for adults, and the file must include at least EUR 30,000 of travel health insurance valid in every Schengen country, six months of bank statements, and proof of accommodation for every night of the trip. This guide is for Pakistani passport holders planning a tourist trip to Germany. A Schengen visa covers all 27 member states, but you apply at the embassy of the country where you will spend the most time — or, if time is split equally, the country you enter first. If Germany is your main destination, apply at the German mission. A Type C visa allows up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Facts come from the German Embassy in Islamabad. Who Needs This Visa? Pakistani passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Germany for tourism, family visits, bus...

Australia Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) Checklist from Pakistan Short answer: A Pakistani passport holder visiting Australia for a holiday, or to see family and friends, applies for the Visitor visa (subclass 600) in the Tourist stream, entirely online through ImmiAccount. There is no free electronic visa for Pakistani passports. The decision turns on one test: whether the officer believes you are a genuine temporary visitor who will leave when it ends. This guide is for Pakistani passport holders visiting Australia in the Tourist stream — the route most applicants take. The same visa has a Business Visitor stream for short meetings with no paid work. Every fact comes from the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Who Needs This Visa? Almost every Pakistani visitor needs the subclass 600 visa. Pakistan cannot use the free electronic ETA (subclass 601) or eVisitor (subclass 651), open only to a short list of mostly European passport holders. For a holiday or informal family visit w...

Canada Visitor Visa Checklist from Pakistan Short answer: A Pakistani passport holder visiting Canada for tourism, family, or a short business trip needs a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), known as a visitor visa. Apply online, pay CAN$100 plus a CAN$85 biometrics fee, and show you can pay for the trip and will return to Pakistan. This guide is for Pakistani passport holders planning a short visit to Canada. It covers the visitor visa only, not a study or work permit. Every fact comes from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Rules change, so confirm the current requirements on canada.ca before you apply. Who Needs This Visa? Almost every Pakistani citizen needs a visitor visa to enter Canada, by air, land, or sea. Pakistan is not visa-exempt, so an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) alone will never get a Pakistani passport holder onto a flight to Canada — beware agents selling an "eTA" as though it were enough. The visa covers tourism, family visits, ...

USA B1/B2 Visitor Visa Checklist from Pakistan Short answer: A Pakistani passport holder visiting the United States for tourism, family, business or medical treatment needs a B1/B2 nonimmigrant visitor visa, applied for with the online DS-160 form and an in-person interview in Islamabad or Karachi. Apply at least six months before you travel. At the interview you must show a genuine, temporary purpose and strong reasons to return to Pakistan. This guide is for Pakistani passport holders planning a short visit to the United States. Who Needs This Visa? Short visits to the US require a nonimmigrant visitor visa. B-1 covers short business trips such as meetings, conferences and negotiating contracts, while B-2 covers tourism, visiting family and friends, and medical treatment. This is a temporary visa: it does not allow you to work, study, or live permanently in the United States. Under US law, every applicant is presumed to intend to immigrate until they prove otherwise (section 21...