Pakistan offers free e-visa to 126 countries

Pakistani light candles during “Earth Hour” in Karachi on March 28, 2015. AFP file photo

MANILA, Philippines — One hundred twenty-six countries can apply for free business or tourist e-visa to Pakistan, according to the government of Pakistan.

This is a part of the new Pakistan visa policy, according to the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC), a government organization promoting and developing tourism in Pakistan.

A Facebook post of PTDC on Tuesday read: “With streamlined e-visa system, your next adventure to Pakistan is just one click away. Whether you’re coming for business or tourism, Pakistan made it easier than ever for travelers from 126 countries.”

Citizens from the 126 countries, including the Philippines, can be granted a free visa of single entry for 90 days prior to their arrival. List of the countries eligible for the program can be found here.

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Meanwhile, Pakistan grants business or tourist visa-free entry for 90 days for citizens of Bahrain, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and United Arab Emirates.

The government of Pakistan also advises that online applications for Pakistani visas can only be submitted through this link and that they do not have any collaboration with other websites.