Pakistan for citizens of Canada

🔑 How to enter to Pakistan from Canada

To enter Pakistan, Canadian citizens must follow some fairly simple steps. Please note that migration services have the right to request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation reservations and etc.).

1. Before traveling to Pakistan, check whether your Canadian passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering Pakistan and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your Canadian passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Canadian passport. You are allowed to stay in Pakistan for 30 days.

✅ Requirements for Canadian citizens to visit Pakistan with tourist visa

• Canadian citizens should provide valid passport. Passport must be valid at the all time of entry to Pakistan. The passport must be a minimum of one blank page for the entry stamp.
• Medical insurance is recommended, as treatment of Canadian citizens on the territory of Pakistan is carried out on a commercial basis.

⚠ Citizens of Canada must obtain a visa in advance before traveling to Pakistan.

A Pakistani tourist visa is required for Canadian citizens. At the discretion of the embassy staff, the visa can be issued strictly under the travel time line. When applying for a tourist visa to Pakistan, the applicant must be in person. You may applay for a Pakistani tourist visa online.

✅ How to apply for Pakistan tourist visa from Canada

1. Prepare all required documents.
2. Complete the application form and attach all required documents.
3. Submit your visa application online.
4. Await processing of documents.
5. Receive your passports with visas. .

ℹ The processing time is usually standard, but may increase depending on the embassy's workload. Refusal may be received without explanation. The visa fee is non-refundable in case of refusal. The application must be submitted for each applicant separately and in person.

❓ FAQ

1. Do citizens of Canada require a visa to visit the Pakistan?

   Canadian citizens do not need a visa to visit the Pakistan.

2. How long Canadian citizens are allowed to stay in Pakistan without a visa?

   The maximum duration of stay in Pakistan for citizens of Canada for a visa-free stay is 30 days.

3. What happens if a Canadian passport holder stays in Pakistan longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to Pakistan is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to Pakistan is possible. It is essential to leave the country before your authorized stay expires or to extend your stay legally if needed.

4. Do citizens of Canada need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter Pakistan without a visa?

   Pakistani immigration authorities may ask for proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket when entering the country without a visa. It is advisable to have these documents with you when traveling.

5. What documents are required for Canadian citizens to enter Pakistan without a visa?

   Canadian citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Pakistan.

6. Can Canadian work or study during the visa-free stay in Pakistan?

   The Pakistan visa-free stay is usually for tourism purposes only. For working or studying in Pakistan Canadian citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.