Visiting Pakistan as a foreign national, visa guide · entry requirements · permits · safety · what to expect · practical tips
Explore Pakistan with private and customizable tour packages created specifically for international travelers. Our Pakistan tours for foreigners cover the country’s most rewarding destinations, including Hunza Valley, Skardu, Fairy Meadows, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, Swat, Kalash, Mohenjo daro and the Karakoram Highway. Each itinerary can include airport transfers, comfortable hotels, private transport, English speaking guides and practical visa guidance, with an invitation letter available after tour confirmation where required. Prices are clearly presented in USD for overseas visitors, with itineraries ranging from short cultural city tours to multi day mountain journeys, trekking adventures and complete Pakistan holiday packages. Travelers can choose heritage, photography, wildlife, festival, family or adventure focused programs and adjust hotels, transport and trip length to suit their travel style. Browse our Pakistan tour packages for foreigners to compare routes, durations and experiences, then request a personalized itinerary for your travel dates. Local support is available before arrival and throughout your journey in Pakistan. Travelers combining Pakistan with a wider regional holiday can also review our Azerbaijan tours for a separate Caucasus itinerary.
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Eligible foreign nationals can apply through the Pakistan Online Visa System (POVS) at visa.nadra.gov.pk. Eligibility, documents and processing times vary, so confirm the current official requirements and apply well before travel.
Pakistan operates an online visa system and Visa Prior to Arrival (VPA) facility for eligible nationalities. Always confirm the latest passport specific eligibility on the official Pakistan Online Visa System before travel:
| Processing Time | Varies, check the official portal |
| Validity | 3 months (single or multiple entry) |
| Duration of Stay | Up to 30 days (extendable) |
| Fee | USD 25 to 75 depending on nationality |
| Apply At | visa.nadra.gov.pk |
| Documents Needed | Passport, photo, hotel booking, return ticket |
Islamabad is the main international gateway for most of Pakistan, including Gilgit Baltistan, Naran, Swat and Murree. Lahore and Karachi have their own international airports and are best for Punjab and Sindh itineraries. The example below shows the Skardu route, our flagship live destination, ask us for routing to any other destination.
| International Flight | Fly to Islamabad International Airport (ISB) |
| Connecting Flight | Islamabad → Skardu (1 hour) |
| Airlines | Domestic flight subject to current airline schedule (ISB → KDU) |
| Total Travel | ~5 to 6 hrs from Dubai, 10 to 11 hrs from Europe |
| Tip | Book ISB → KDU early in peak season |
| Route | Islamabad → Karakoram Highway → Skardu |
| Distance | 620 km from Islamabad |
| Duration | 18 to 20 hours (often overnight) |
| Experience | One of the world's great drives |
Most of Pakistan, including all major tourist circuits, requires no special permit beyond your visa. The example below covers Skardu & Gilgit Baltistan in detail. A small number of other areas, parts of Chitral near the Afghan border, Neelum Valley near the Line of Control, and Siachen, have their own NOC requirements, which we handle for you when relevant.
We handle all permits, NOC applications and guide registrations as part of every trek package. You just need to bring your passport.
| Currency | Pakistani Rupee (PKR) |
| Exchange Rate | ~USD 1 = PKR 278 to 285 |
| ATMs | Available in Skardu city (limited) |
| Cards | Limited acceptance outside hotels |
| Tip | Bring USD cash & exchange in Skardu |
| Budget/day | USD 50 to 80 (mid range) |
| Luxury/day | USD 150 to 300 |
| Mobile Networks | Jazz, Zong, Telenor (limited in mountains) |
| SIM Card | Available at Islamabad Airport (bring passport) |
| Internet | Basic WiFi in hotels. Starlink in some lodges. |
| Vaccinations | No mandatory vaccines. Typhoid recommended. |
| Altitude | Skardu at 2,228m, acclimatise before trekking |
| Medical | Basic hospital in Skardu. Insurance essential. |
| Religion | Predominantly Shia Muslim (Balti people) |
| Dress | Modest. Cover shoulders and knees. |
| Women | Headscarf helpful but not required in Skardu |
| Alcohol | Not publicly available |
| Photography | Always ask before photographing people |
| Language | Balti, Urdu. English spoken in tourism sector. |
Private, fully customizable Pakistan tours for international visitors, priced in USD per person based on two travelers sharing. Your own vehicle, English speaking guide and flexible schedule throughout; larger groups usually pay less per person.
Typical starting prices on this page are per person for a private tour based on two guests sharing a twin/double room. Final quotes vary by hotel level, season, domestic flights and group size.
From a 5 day Hunza introduction to a 25 day complete country exploration, a cross section of what our international guests book most.
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