Do India Citizens Need a Visa for Pakistan?
Visa Required
Visa Status
Visa Required
Notes
ℹ️ Visa issuance and travel heavily restricted after 2025 Pahalgam Attack.
ℹ️ Visa not required for Pilgrims visiting Shri Kartarpur Sahib (since 2019, closed after the Pahalgam attack).
ℹ️ Sikhs (Indian passport holders) living outside India and holding a right to live in a 3rd country can apply for e-visa under special Pilgrim category on Nadra website.
Quick Facts
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Capital
Islamabad
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Currency
PKR - Pakistani rupee
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Languages
English, اردو
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Calling Code
+92
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Timezone
UTC+05:00
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Driving Side
Left
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Population
241.5M
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Area
796,095 km²
Frequently Asked Questions
Do India citizens need a visa for Pakistan?
India citizens need a visa to visit Pakistan. The current status is: Visa Required. Visa issuance and travel heavily restricted after 2025 Pahalgam Attack.
Visa not required for Pilgrims visiting Shri Kartarpur Sahib (since 2019, closed after the Pahalgam attack).
Sikhs (Indian passport holders) living outside India and holding a right to live in a 3rd country can apply for e-visa under special Pilgrim category on Nadra website.
How long can India citizens stay in Pakistan?
Please check with the Pakistan embassy for specific duration limits.