Islamabad,
Zubair Kasuri – In a landmark move, the government of Pakistan has unveiled a comprehensive reform of its visa policy, effective August 14. The new policy allows visa-free entry to Pakistan for citizens and businessmen from 126 friendly nations, eliminating cumbersome procedures and fees.
Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif’s vision to boost tourism and business ties has driven this bold initiative, set to revolutionize Pakistan’s image as a welcoming destination. The move is expected to attract a significant influx of tourists, investors, and entrepreneurs, injecting new life into the country’s economy.
The 126 countries included in the visa-free entry policy are:
1. Afghanistan
2. Albania
3. Algeria
4. Andorra
5. Angola
6. Antigua and Barbuda
7. Argentina
8. Armenia
9. Australia
10. Austria
11. Azerbaijan
12. Bahamas
13. Bahrain
14. Bangladesh
15. Barbados
16. Belarus
17. Belgium
18. Belize
19. Benin
20. Bhutan
21. Bolivia
22. Bosnia and Herzegovina
23. Botswana
24. Brazil
25. Brunei
26. Bulgaria
27. Burkina Faso
28. Burundi
29. Cambodia
30. Cameroon
31. Canada
32. Central African Republic
33. Chad
34. Chile
35. China
36. Colombia
37. Comoros
38. Congo (Brazzaville)
39. Congo (Kinshasa)
40. Costa Rica
41. Côte d’Ivoire
42. Croatia
43. Cuba
44. Cyprus
45. Czech Republic
46. Denmark
47. Djibouti
48. Dominica
49. Dominican Republic
50. Ecuador
51. Egypt
52. El Salvador
53. Equatorial Guinea
54. Eritrea
55. Estonia
56. Ethiopia
57. Fiji
58. Finland
59. France
60. Gabon
61. Gambia
62. Georgia
63. Germany
64. Ghana
65. Greece
66. Grenada
67. Guatemala
68. Guinea
69. Guinea-Bissau
70. Guyana
71. Haiti
72. Honduras
73. Hungary
74. Iceland
75. India
76. Indonesia
77. Iran
78. Iraq
79. Ireland
80. Israel
81. Italy
82. Jamaica
83. Japan
84. Jordan
85. Kazakhstan
86. Kenya
87. Kiribati
88. North Korea
89. South Korea
90. Kosovo
91. Kuwait
92. Kyrgyzstan
93. Laos
94. Latvia
95. Lebanon
96. Lesotho
97. Liberia
98. Libya
99. Lithuania
100. Luxembourg
101. Macedonia (FYROM)
102. Madagascar
103. Malawi
104. Malaysia
105. Maldives
106. Mali
107. Malta
108. Marshall Islands
109. Mauritania
110. Mauritius
111. Mexico
112. Micronesia
113. Moldova
114. Monaco
115. Mongolia
116. Montenegro
117. Morocco
118. Mozambique
119. Myanmar (Burma)
120. Namibia
121. Nauru
122. Nepal
123. Netherlands
124. New Zealand
125. Nicaragua
126. Norway
Additionally, the following countries are eligible for a special 90-day visa facility at airport arrivals:
1. United Arab Emirates
2. Bahrain
3. Saudi Arabia
4. Sultanate of Oman
5. State of Qatar
6. State of Kuwait
The relaxed visa regime also extends to the Sikh community, with waived fees and conditions. With the launch of an E-Visa facility, applicants can now apply online, making it easier than ever to experience Pakistan’s warm hospitality.
