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Pakistan Visa Requirements for Switzerland Citizens

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Switzerland passport holders need an eVisa for Pakistan, applied for online before travel for stays of up to 90 days.

Source: Pakistan Online Visa System (NADRA) — Tourist Visa: eligible countries, duration and processing · checked 3 Oct 2026

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How to get your eVisa for Pakistan in three steps

  1. Complete the application online with your Switzerland passport details.
  2. Pay the fee — — by card.
  3. Check your inbox — the approval is linked to your passport, usually within 7–10 business days.
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Flag of PakistanPakistan visa options for Switzerland citizens

Tourist/Visit Visa

eVisa
Processing
7–10 business days
Max stay
90 days
Entries
Single
Extension
Possible

Fee not published — confirm with the embassy or consulate before you apply.

Documents (3)
  • Photograph
  • Passport
  • Hotel booking details
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What the Pakistan visa rules mean for Switzerland travellers

Switzerland passport holders need an eVisa to enter Pakistan. You apply online, upload a passport scan and a photo, pay the fee and receive the visa by email; it allows stays of up to 90 days. Apply at least one to two weeks before your trip and print the approval — some airlines and border officers ask to see it on paper.

The main option is the Tourist/Visit Visa with a processing time of 7–10 business days.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Pakistan applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: The UK government tells British travellers that to enter Pakistan their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date of the visa application. The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi says a passpo…
  • Vaccinations: Yellow fever: The UK government says that to enter Pakistan you must have a certificate to prove you have had a yellow fever vaccination if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk.
  • Vaccinations: Polio: TravelHealthPro says travellers who intend to visit Pakistan for four weeks or more should be aware that proof of polio vaccination recorded on an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP), given 4 …
  • Travel insurance: No official source states a travel insurance requirement for entry to Pakistan.

Pakistan entry rules compared

Pakistan lets 6 passports in without a visa, issues eVisas to 186 and requires an embassy visa from 5. Switzerland citizens are treated the same way as Albania, Andorra, Austria, Azerbaijan and Belarus. Overall the Switzerland passport ranks #17 in the world with 122 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Asia? With a Switzerland passport you can also visit 21 countries in the region without a visa, including Brunei, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Laos and Mongolia.

In the other direction, Pakistan citizens need a visa to visit Switzerland.

Flag of PakistanEntry requirements for Pakistan

Passport validity

6 months

The UK government tells British travellers that to enter Pakistan their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date of the visa application. The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi says a passport must be valid for at least six months on the date of application for short visits, or for the duration of the visa applied for long-term visits.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Pakistan travel advice: entry requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Vaccinations: Polio

4 weeks

TravelHealthPro says travellers who intend to visit Pakistan for four weeks or more should be aware that proof of polio vaccination recorded on an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP), given 4 weeks to 12 months before departure from Pakistan, may be required on exit, and that failure to produce an ICVP may result in vaccination on departure.

TravelHealthPro (UK National Travel Health Network and Centre) — Pakistan: certificate requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

The Government of Canada says not to overstay your visa: you could face legal action or be banned from further entry into Pakistan, and if your visa has expired you may be able to apply for an exit permit online. The Australian Government says authorities may stop you from boarding your flight if your visa has expired, and you could face heavy penalties, including fines and detention; it says to contact the Ministry of Interior for an exit permit.

Government of Canada — Travel advice and advisories: Pakistan✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

USD 10,000

The State Bank of Pakistan's general permission lets travellers to Pakistan bring foreign currency notes without limit (except un-issued notes and coin). Pakistani currency notes are limited to Rs 10,000 per person at any one time when brought in from or taken out to any country other than India, and Rs 3,000 for India. Any person may take out foreign currency up to USD 10,000 per visit above 18 years, USD 5,000 from 5 to 18 years and USD 1,000 up to 5 years (or the equivalent); a person not ordinarily resident in Pakistan may also take out the unspent foreign currency they brought in, if their continuous stay has not exceeded three months.

State Bank of Pakistan — Foreign Exchange Manual, Chapter 18: import and export of currency notes✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Pakistan?

Switzerland passport holders need an eVisa for Pakistan, applied for online before travel for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can Switzerland citizens stay in Pakistan?

Up to 90 days. Overstaying can lead to fines, deportation and an entry ban.

How much does a Pakistan visa cost for Switzerland citizens?

Tourist/Visit Visa: —, processing 7–10 business days.

How do Switzerland citizens apply for a Pakistan eVisa?

Apply online before you travel on the official portal (visa.nadra.gov.pk). Approval is linked to your passport, so travel with the same passport you applied with.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Pakistan?

The UK government tells British travellers that to enter Pakistan their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date of the visa application. The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi says a passport must be valid for at least six months on the date of application for short visits, or for the duration of the visa applied for long-term visits.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.

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