South Africa passport → Pakistan

Do South African citizens need a visa for Pakistan?

eVisa (apply online)30 days

South African passport holders need an eVisa for Pakistan for up to 30 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.

What this means for your trip

Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) and keep a printed copy of the approval.
Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.

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Pakistan at a glance

Capital: Islamabad
Currency: Pakistani rupee (PKR)
Languages: English, Urdu
Calling code: +92
Region: Southern Asia

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Pakistan for other passports

South AfricaeVisa30 days
IndiaVisa required
United StateseVisa30 days
United KingdomeVisa30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaeVisa30 days
SingaporeeVisa30 days
BangladesheVisa30 days
Sri LankaeVisa30 days
NepalVisa-free30 days
NigeriaeVisa30 days
PhilippineseVisa30 days
CanadaeVisa30 days

Nearby in Southern Asia for South African passport holders

MaldivesVisa on arrival30 days
NepalVisa on arrival90 days
Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
AfghanistaneVisa
BhutaneVisa
IndiaeVisa30 days
IraneVisa
BangladeshVisa required

Common questions

Do South African citizens need a visa for Pakistan?

South African passport holders need an eVisa for Pakistan for up to 30 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can South African citizens stay in Pakistan?

Up to 30 days under the current evisa rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can South African citizens get a visa on arrival in Pakistan?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can South African citizens visit without a visa?

93 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Africa passport ranks #47 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.