Pakistani visa for Afghan citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Afghan passport holders visiting Pakistan for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Afghan citizens to enter Pakistan for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Pakistan e-visa for Afghan citizens | Eligible | |
| Visa on arrival | Pakistan visa on arrival for Afghan citizens | Not Available | |
Pakistan tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Afghan passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Pakistan.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Pakistan.
If you are looking for Pakistan visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Afghanistan, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Pakistan nearest your place of residence.
- Kabul: The Embassy of Pakistan in Kabul, Afghanistan (Working hours: Close now)
- Mazar-i-Sharif: The Consulate General of Pakistan in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan (Working hours: Close now)
- Kandhar: The Consulate General of Pakistan in Kandhar, Afghanistan (Working hours: Close now)
- Jalalabad: The Consulate General of Pakistan in Jalalabad, Afghanistan (Working hours: Close now)
- Herat: The Consulate General of Pakistan in Herat, Afghanistan (Working hours: Close now)
Pakistan visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Pakistan diplomatic mission offices to Afghanistan for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Afghanistan traveling to Pakistan from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Afghanistan) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 75,600 | N/A |
| 2009 | 74,880 | -0.95% |
| 2010 | 75,600 | 0.96% |
| 2011 | 71,280 | -5.71% |
| 2012 | 72,720 | 2.02% |
| 2013 | 71,280 | -1.98% |
| 2014 | 71,280 | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 73,440 | 3.03% |
| 2016 | 74,880 | 1.96% |
| 2017 | 72,720 | -2.88% |
| 2018 | 72,000 | -0.99% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Pakistan & Afghanistan comparison
Pakistan's area is approximately 770,880 km2 (297,638 sq mi), while the area of Afghanistan is approximately 652,860 km2 (252,070 sq mi). This means Afghanistan is 18.08% smaller than Pakistan.
As of October 2025, Pakistan's population is ~243.0 million people - 199,518,076 more people than the population of Afghanistan.
We have highlighted Pakistan & Afghanistan’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Pakistan | Afghanistan | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 242,981,574 | 43,463,498 | 199.5 million more people live in Pakistan than Afghanistan |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 117 | 69 | Pakistan has 48 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Afghanistan. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 12 | 6 | Pakistan passport holders can visit 6 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 134 | 44 | Pakistani hosts 90 more foreign missions than Afghanistan. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Afghanistan travel to Pakistan in one year?
The number of visitors from Afghanistan visiting Pakistan in 2018 was approximately 72,000.
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