How Long Does a Pakistan E-Visa Actually Take?

If you're planning a trip around a fixed date — a festival, in particular — visa timing matters more than it does for an open-ended trip. Here's what to actually expect.

Most Canadian, UK, EU, and US travelers apply for Pakistan's e-visa online, and processing typically takes 7 to 10 business days. That's the median, not a guarantee — some applications get a follow-up document request that adds another week.

Our general advice: apply at least 4 weeks before your departure date. For festival-timed trips especially, that buffer means a slow application doesn't put your actual travel dates at risk.

See our full Visa Guide for the complete step-by-step process, including what documents to have ready before you start the application.