Pakistan Visa Requirements for the Americas 2026

Citizens of the United States, Canada, and most American countries can visit Pakistan through the e-visa system or visa on arrival. Pakistan has made significant efforts to attract North and South American tourists since launching its e-visa programme in 2019.

Good news: US and Canadian citizens can get a Pakistan e-visa online or visa on arrival at all major airports. Processing takes 7-10 business days.

Americas — Pakistan Visa Requirements

CountryVisa StatusE-VisaOn ArrivalNotes
United StatesE-Visa/VoAYesYesLarge Pakistani diaspora; dual nationality allowed
CanadaE-Visa/VoAYesYesDual nationality allowed with Pakistan
ArgentinaE-VisaYesYes-
BoliviaE-VisaYesNo-
BrazilE-Visa/VoAYesYesDiplomatic passports visa-free
ChileE-VisaYesYes-
ColombiaE-VisaYesNo-
Costa RicaE-VisaYesNo-
CubaE-VisaYesNoDiplomatic passports visa-free
EcuadorE-VisaYesNoDiplomatic passports visa-free
HaitiVisa-FreeYesYes30 days visa-free
MexicoE-VisaYesYes-
PanamaE-VisaYesNo-
ParaguayE-VisaYesNo-
PeruE-VisaYesNo-
Trinidad & TobagoVisa-FreeYesYes30 days; diplomatic/official passports
UruguayE-VisaYesNo-
VenezuelaE-VisaYesNo-

USA & Canada — Key Information

US and Canadian citizens are among the most frequent Western visitors to Pakistan. Both can use the e-visa system or get visa on arrival. Key points:

  • Dual nationality: Pakistan has dual nationality agreements with both the USA and Canada. If you hold Pakistani nationality alongside American or Canadian, you can enter on your Pakistani passport.
  • E-visa recommended: While visa on arrival is available, applying for an e-visa in advance is recommended to avoid potential delays at immigration.
  • 5-year multiple entry: US and Canadian citizens may be eligible for longer-duration multiple-entry visas when applying through an embassy.
  • Pakistan Origin Card (POC): Former Pakistani citizens who have given up their nationality can apply for a POC, which grants visa-free entry for life.

Pakistan Embassies in Americas