How to get a Pakistan Tourist as a Kenyan Passport Holder

Beginning May 2019, the Government of Pakistan introduced an Online Visa System which is open for the citizens of  175 Countries including Kenya!

Furthermore, citizens from the following 50 Countries can apply for a Tourist Visa On Arrival while citizens from the following 95 Countries are eligible to apply for a Business Visa on Arrival.

Disclaimer:

Issuance of visa is at the sole disclaimer of the Pakistani Government. Do not travel until you receive a valid visa.

As a Kenyan passport holder, you are eligible to apply for any one of the following types of Pakistan tourist visas online :

Types of Pakistan tourist visas:

First Time (New) Pakistan visa

You can apply for this visa if you do not currently have a valid Pakistan visa.

If you apply for a Pakistan visa as a first timer, you will be issued with a Single Entry visa for a maximum of 3 months.

You are also be eligible for a Double Entry Tourist Visa. So please request accordingly if you plan to leave and re-enter Pakistan within the 3 months duration of your visa.

Pakistan visa extension Visa:

You can only apply for a Pakistan visa extension if you already have a valid Pakistan visa and you are living in Pakistan.

If you apply for a Pakistan visa extension, you will be issued with a visa of up to and greater than 6 months.

Pakistan Tourist Visas can be extended for up to 6 Months or more, subject to approval.

You are also be eligible for a Double Entry Tourist Visa. So please request accordingly if you plan to leave and re-enter Pakistan within the duration of your travel.

Pakistan Tourist Visa Requirements for Kenya Passport Holders: 

Valid passport for at least six months with at least two blank pages

For the visa application, you will need a soft copy (in JPEG format since the portal does not accept PDF),  of your passport bio data page.

The Pakistani Consular Section reserves the right not to endorse soiled, damaged or defaced passports.

One (1) recent passport size photo (in JPEG format since the portal does not accept PDF)

• This you should have in both hard copy and in soft copy.
• You will need to upload your photo on the online application hence why you need it in soft copy.
• The photo should not be more than 6 months old
• Taken against a plain white background.
• Professionally printed and 45 mm (Millimeter) high by 35mm wide.
• Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70–80% of the photograph
• In sharp focus and clear
• Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no glasses on.
• Head coverings are permitted, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
• A maximum of 350KB.

A confirmed hotel booking (in JPEG format since the portal does not accept PDF)

You can make Pakistan hotel booking online via aggregation sites e.g. Booking.com or AirBnB

I love Booking.com as it has very many hotel selections that allow for allow free cancellations before a certain date and don’t ask for pre-payment.

This works especially in the unfortunate event that a visa is denied.

It’s also advantageous in that the visa may be granted all the same, but your circumstances change and you want to change hotels without cost implications.

I also use Booking.com to compare prices then head over to the hotel website to check if there’s a cheaper option before finalizing the booking.

Your parents’ names, dates of birth, and passport numbers

The details and passport numbers of any other persons traveling to Pakistan with you (if any)

Details, address, citizen identification and phone number of your sponsor or friend in Pakistan (if not staying at a hotel)

Draft Pakistan itinerary, with addresses of your accommodation in Pakistan (or plan to stay at)

Your finances and employment details

Your travel history information from the past 3 years

If you have traveled outside of Kenya, use your travel history to build a case for your Pakistan visa application.

Your Pakistan visit information

This refers to your intended dates for visiting Pakistan.

A hell lotta patience

The Pakistan online e-visa application is very long and tedious. They ask for a lot of information so prepare yourself both physically and mentally as you go through this process.

How to apply for a Pakistani e-visa as a Kenyan national

Apply for your Pakistan visa online through this portal and simply follow the instructions.

Pakistan online e-visa fees for Kenyan passport holders

The Pakistan e-visa fees varies depending on the type of visa, length of visa and, and number of entries required.

A single entry visa of less than 3 months costs US $20.

Please use this link  to calculate visa fees for other categories depending on your individual circumstances.

How to pay for your Pakistan online E Visa 

Both Visa and MasterCard credit card or debit card are accepted.

Once you have completed the online application and uploaded your photo and supporting documents, you will be re-directed to a landing page where you can pay for your visa application via credit card or debit card.

After completing payment, make sure to click on the Submit your Application tab otherwise your application will remain pending in the system.

Upon submission of the application, you will receive a confirmation e-mail acknowledging the submission of your Pakistan online e – visa application.

How to access your approved Pakistan online e-visa

1. To access your Pakistan e-visa if approved, log back into your account of the official Pakistan E Visa Portal.
2. Check on the “completed applications” tab, and download your PDF Pakistan E Visa directly from the portal.
3. Print it out your e-visa and present it at boarder control when you arrive Pakistan.