Pakistan

Travel Tips

All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Milk is unpasteurised. Bottled water is available, but ensure that the seal is intact
Avoid fruit juices which may have had contaminated water added to it
Outside of major cities, medical facilities are very limited
As a predominately Islamic country, dress should always be conservative: men should wear long pants, and women should keep their arms and legs covered
Respect to religious customs should be shown, particularly during the month of Ramadan
Check the local political situation before finalising travel plans

Last updated 14 September 2026

Foreign Representation in South Africa

312 Brooks Street, Menlo Park 0081, Pretoria
Telephone: (012) 362 4072-3
E-mail: pahicpretoria@mofa.gov.pk or pareppretoria1@telkomsa.net
Website: mofa.gov.pk/pretoria

Also accredited to: Mozambique, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho & SADC

Public Holidays

February: 5
March: 20 - 23
May: 1, 27 - 29
June: 25 - 26
August: 14, 26
November: 9
December: 25 - 26

Visa Requirements

Visas can only be applied for online at visa.nadra.gov.pk/, where they following is required:

Visa Processing Time

7 - 10 working days

Visa Validity

Single Entry for duration up to 3 months. You can apply for a visa extension if you possess a valid Pakistan visa and you are residing in Pakistan

Visa Cost

USD 20

Visa Forms

Health / Vaccinations

South African Representative Abroad

House 7 Street 58, Sector F-7/4, Islamabad, 5120, PAKISTAN
Telephone: +92 51 261 1312
E-mail: islamabad.consular@dirco.gov.za