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Do France passport holders need a visa to visit PK?

French ordinary passport holders need a visa for Pakistan and must apply online for the Pakistan e-Visa before travel. As of 1 January 2026, Pakistan suspended its free Visa Prior to Arrival program, so a paid tourist e-Visa through the official NADRA portal is now mandatory. France is not visa-exempt for Pakistan. French citizens (and Monaco nationals, plus eligible third-country residents of France) qualify for the Pakistan online tourist e-Visa, applied for in advance at the government portal visa.nadra.gov.pk. Until end of 2025, French travelers could use a free Visa Prior to Arrival / visa-on-arrival fast track, but effective 1 January 2026 Pakistan suspended that scheme for 126 nationalities including France. A standard paid e-Visa is now required for everyone, with longer processing times (officially 7-10 working days, in practice up to 20). The single-entry tourist e-Visa for EU citizens including France costs around USD 35 for a 3-month validity with up to 90 days stay; longer multiple-entry options exist at higher fees. Pakistan is not in the Schengen area, so Schengen 90/180 rules and ETIAS do not apply to this route. Applicants need a passport valid at least 6 months, a photo, and either a hotel booking or an invitation letter. Sources: Pakistan Online Visa System (NADRA), Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Embassy in Paris), France-Visas (French government), and 2026 policy-change reporting.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
Online tourist e-Visa (apply in advance via visa.nadra.gov.pk)
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days
per entry
Entries
Single entry (multiple-entry options available at higher fee)
from issue date
Visa fee
Approx. USD 35 (EU nationals, single-entry 3-month tourist visa)
consular fee only
Processing time
7-10 working days official; up to ~20 business days in practice
standard track
Validity
3 months from issue (single-entry); up to 1 year for multiple-entry
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm you need an e-Visa
As a French ordinary passport holder you cannot enter Pakistan visa-free or via visa-on-arrival as a tourist since the free Visa Prior to Arrival was suspended on 1 January 2026. Plan to apply online before booking non-refundable travel.
· e-Visa required· Apply in advance
/02
Gather supporting documents
Prepare a passport valid at least 6 months, a recent passport-style photo on white background, and either a confirmed hotel booking or an invitation letter from a sponsor in Pakistan.
· Passport 6+ months· Photo + hotel/invitation
/03
Create an account on the official portal
Register at the Pakistan Online Visa System (visa.nadra.gov.pk). This is the only official channel; the Embassy in Paris confirms there is no other legitimate website.
· visa.nadra.gov.pk
/04
Complete the tourist visa application
Select Tourist Visa, fill in personal and travel details, and upload your photo and documents. Use the on-site fee calculator to confirm the exact amount for French nationals.
· Tourist category· Fee calculator
/05
Pay the fee and submit
Pay online by Visa or MasterCard. Submit and keep your confirmation/tracking reference.
· Card payment
/06
Track and travel
Allow 7-10 working days (apply 4-6 weeks ahead to be safe). Once approved, download and print the e-Visa to present on arrival in Pakistan.
· Print e-Visa· Apply 4-6 weeks early
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items
Personalized checklist
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Passport valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay
required
Recent passport-style photo (white background, taken within 3 months)
required
Confirmed hotel booking OR invitation letter from a Pakistan sponsor
required
Completed online application on visa.nadra.gov.pk
required
Visa/MasterCard for online fee payment
required
Travel itinerary with dates and destinations
recommended
Bank statements (last 3 months) showing sufficient funds
recommended
Return or onward flight reservation
recommended
Printed copy of approved e-Visa to show on arrival
required
For third-country residents of France: valid French visa and Carte de Sejour
conditional
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Tourist e-Visa (single entry, 3 months) - EU/FranceUSD 35Standard fee for EU nationals including France; pay online by card
Tourist e-Visa (90-day single entry, other tiers)USD 60Higher tier applied to US, UK, Canada nationals for comparison
Tourist e-Visa (1-year multiple entry)USD 100Optional longer-validity multiple-entry option
Total estimateUSD 35 — USD 100incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard e-Visa processing
7-10 working days
Official processing time stated by the Pakistan Online Visa System for tourist applications.
Practical / delayed processing
Up to ~20 business days
Reported real-world timeline since the 2026 policy change; apply 4-6 weeks before travel to be safe.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
No visa-free or visa-waiver agreement
France has no visa-waiver arrangement with Pakistan; French ordinary passport holders always require a visa for entry.
High
/02
Free Visa Prior to Arrival suspended in 2026
Effective 1 January 2026 Pakistan ended the free VPA/visa-on-arrival fast track for 126 nationalities including France, making a paid e-Visa mandatory.
High
/03
France is eligible for the online e-Visa
The Pakistan Embassy in Paris and the NADRA portal confirm French (and Monaco) nationals can apply for the tourist e-Visa online.
High
/04
Supporting documents required
Tourist applicants must provide a hotel booking or sponsor invitation letter plus a passport valid 6+ months.
Medium
/05
Pakistan is outside Schengen
Schengen 90/180 rules and ETIAS do not apply; Pakistan sets its own entry requirements.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-30 · major
France to Pakistan route verified
Verified against NADRA Pakistan Online Visa System, Pakistan MOFA Embassy Paris, and France-Visas. Confirmed e-Visa required; free Visa Prior to Arrival suspended effective 1 January 2026.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do French citizens need a visa to visit Pakistan?—
Yes. French ordinary passport holders need a visa and must obtain a Pakistan tourist e-Visa online before traveling. There is no visa-free entry.
Can I still get a visa on arrival in Pakistan as a French traveler?+
How much does the Pakistan tourist e-Visa cost for French nationals?+
How long does processing take?+
What documents do I need for the tourist e-Visa?+
What is the official website to apply?+
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