United States passport → Pakistan
Do American citizens need a visa for Pakistan?
eVisa (apply online)30 days
American passport holders need an eVisa for Pakistan for up to 30 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
Pakistan at a glance
- Capital
- Islamabad
- Currency
- Pakistani rupee (PKR)
- Languages
- English, Urdu
- Calling code
- +92
- Region
- Southern Asia
Pakistan for other passports
IndiaVisa required- United StateseVisa30 days
United KingdomeVisa30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaeVisa30 days
SingaporeeVisa30 days
BangladesheVisa30 days
Sri LankaeVisa30 days
NepalVisa-free30 days
NigeriaeVisa30 days
PhilippineseVisa30 days
CanadaeVisa30 days
Nearby in Southern Asia for American passport holders
- BangladeshVisa on arrival30 days
MaldivesVisa on arrival30 days- NepalVisa on arrival90 days
- Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
AfghanistaneVisa
BhutaneVisa- IndiaeVisa30 days
IranVisa required
Common questions
Do American citizens need a visa for Pakistan?
American passport holders need an eVisa for Pakistan for up to 30 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can American citizens stay in Pakistan?
Up to 30 days under the current evisa rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can American citizens get a visa on arrival in Pakistan?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can American citizens visit without a visa?
152 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The United States passport ranks #12 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.