Pakistan entry requirements for Canadian passport holders (2026): visa and passport validity
Visa (Government of Canada): Read the official visa text below
Passport validity (Government of Canada): Valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Pakistan. Official text
Official source: Government of Canada – Pakistan travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Entry and exit requirements” · page last updated 15 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Whether Canadians need a visa for Pakistan and how long a Canadian passport must be valid, as published by the Government of Canada, quoted word for word with the date of the official page.
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Do Canadians need a visa for Pakistan?
We quote the official text word for word and do not summarise it. The official visa text does not match a wording we summarise.
Official text, “Visas”:
Canadians must be in possession of a visa to visit Pakistan.
Work visa: required
Tourism visa: required
Business visa: required
Student visa: required
Holders of a valid National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) card are entitled visa free entry into Pakistan.
Do not overstay the duration of your visa. You could face legal action or be banned from further entry into Pakistan. The status or nature of your visa cannot be changed while in Pakistan. If your visa has expired, you may be able to apply for an exit permit online.
Exit permit – Pakistan Ministry of Interior
Also in the official “Entry and exit requirements” section:
Online visa
Holders of a valid Canadian passport are eligible to apply online for a Pakistani online visa. Some restrictions apply.
Apply for an online visa – Pakistan Ministry of Interior
More from the official “Entry and exit requirements” section (other requirements)
Dual citizenship
If you are a dual citizen of Pakistan and another country and travel on a foreign passport, you must present a valid National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) or a visa to enter Pakistan.
An expired, cancelled or revoked NICOP may result in denial of entry. Ensure your documents are valid before travelling and renew them, if necessary, before departing for Pakistan.
Useful links
- National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) – Pakistan National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)
- Laws about dual citizenship
Journalists
Journalists may have to provide an itinerary to get a visa; the itinerary should be strictly followed during the stay.
Restricted zones
Additional documentation may be required to visit some regions in Pakistan. Check with the High Commission for the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Canada for entry requirements for the regions you intend to visit.
Polio
If you remain in Pakistan for more than four weeks, you must show proof of polio vaccination when leaving the country. The proof of vaccination must have been obtained within the 12 months prior to your departure.
Official source: Government of Canada – Pakistan travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Visas” · page last updated 15 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
How long must my Canadian passport be valid for Pakistan?
In short: Valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Pakistan.
Our one-line summary of the official sentence below, which matches a wording we recognise. Your airline may apply stricter rules.
Official text, “Regular Canadian passport”:
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Pakistan.
Official source: Government of Canada – Pakistan travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Regular Canadian passport” · page last updated 15 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
For Canadian passport holders. These rules are published by the Government of Canada (Global Affairs Canada) for Canadian citizens travelling on a regular Canadian passport. Before You Fly is an independent site: it is not a Government of Canada site and is not endorsed by the Government of Canada. The airline and the border officials of the destination decide whether you can travel or enter: this site is information, not legal advice. British passport? See the UK (FCDO) rules.
Read the full official travel advice for Pakistan (safety, health, local laws) before you travel.
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