Pakistan Visa Requirements for the Americas

US and Canadian citizens can visit Pakistan on an e-visa or visa on arrival. Most Latin American and Caribbean nationals are also eligible for the e-visa system. Here's the complete guide for 2026.

US & Canadian citizens can get e-visa (online, 7-10 days) or visa on arrival at major Pakistani airports.

North America

CountryVisa StatusDurationNotes
United StatesE-Visa / VoA30/90 daysE-visa recommended (faster processing at immigration). VoA also available. US reciprocal visa info.
CanadaE-Visa / VoA30/90 daysCommonwealth country. E-visa or VoA. Canada reciprocal visa info.
MexicoE-Visa30/90 daysOnline application

South America

CountryVisa StatusDurationNotes
ArgentinaE-Visa30/90 daysOnline application
BrazilE-Visa30/90 daysOnline application. Largest South American country.
ChileE-Visa30/90 daysOnline application
ColombiaE-Visa30/90 daysOnline application
EcuadorE-Visa30/90 daysOnline application
GuyanaE-Visa30/90 daysCommonwealth country
PeruE-Visa30/90 daysOnline application
SurinameE-Visa30/90 daysOnline application
UruguayE-Visa30/90 daysOnline application
VenezuelaE-Visa30/90 daysOnline application

Caribbean & Central America

CountryVisa StatusDurationNotes
BarbadosE-Visa30 daysCommonwealth
Costa RicaE-Visa30 daysOnline application
CubaE-Visa30 daysOnline application
Dominican RepublicE-Visa30 daysOnline application
HaitiVisa-Free30 daysNo visa required
JamaicaE-Visa30 daysCommonwealth
PanamaE-Visa30 daysOnline application
Trinidad and TobagoVisa-Free30 daysNo visa required. Commonwealth.

Special Info for US Citizens

  • Pakistan e-visa fee for US citizens: approximately $70-150 depending on visa type and duration
  • Multiple-entry business visas available for up to 5 years
  • US-Pakistan dual nationals should enter Pakistan on their Pakistani passport
  • Register with the US Embassy in Islamabad on arrival: contact details
  • Over 500,000 Pakistani-Americans maintain strong connections — visiting homeland is common