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Do France passport holders need a visa to visit PK?

Q: Can I still get a visa on arrival in Pakistan as a French traveler?

No. Pakistan suspended its free Visa Prior to Arrival and visa-on-arrival fast track for 126 nationalities, including France, effective 1 January 2026. A paid e-Visa applied for in advance is now mandatory.

Q: How much does the Pakistan tourist e-Visa cost for French nationals?

A single-entry, 3-month tourist e-Visa is approximately USD 35 for EU nationals including France. Longer multiple-entry options cost more (around USD 100 for a 1-year multiple-entry visa). Confirm the exact figure with the portal's fee calculator.

Q: How long does processing take?

Officially 7-10 working days, but it can take up to about 20 business days since the 2026 change. Apply 4-6 weeks before your trip.

Q: What documents do I need for the tourist e-Visa?

A passport valid at least 6 months, a recent photo on a white background, and either a confirmed hotel booking or an invitation letter from a sponsor in Pakistan. Itinerary and proof of funds are recommended.

Q: What is the official website to apply?

The only official portal is the Pakistan Online Visa System at visa.nadra.gov.pk. The Embassy of Pakistan in Paris warns there is no other legitimate application website.

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

0 / 10 complete

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

Track your progress · save & email a copy

/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