Pakistan Tourist & Trekking e-Visa — applied right, approved once
Your e-visa is the first document in the chain, and the category you pick decides whether you need to file a separate trekking permit later. This guide breaks down the categories, what the NADRA portal asks for, and how long approval actually takes.
Three e-visa categories, and only one covers restricted-zone trekking
Tourist e-Visa
Covers sightseeing and open-zone travel — Hunza, Naltar, Skardu town, Fairy Meadows. Does not cover restricted trekking corridors or any peak above 6,500m on its own.
- Fastest category to process
- No trekking permit substitution
Trekking & Mountaineering e-Visa
The category most independent trekkers and small expeditions need. In many cases it substitutes for a separate trekking permit in restricted zones, saving a whole filing step.
- Requires a route/itinerary on file
- Best applied with operator support
Group Expedition e-Visa
Used when a full expedition team applies together under one operator sponsor. Runs alongside the GB Council climbing permit file rather than replacing it.
- Filed as one batch, not individually
- Tied to your climbing permit application
What the NADRA e-visa application actually asks for
01 Personal Documents
- Passport copy, valid six months beyond return date
- Digital passport-size photo, white background
- Proof of onward/return travel booking
- Hotel or host confirmation for open-zone nights
02 Trip Details
- Planned entry and exit dates
- Route or itinerary summary, especially for trekking category
- Sponsoring tour operator details, where applicable
- Travel insurance reference number
From application to approval letter
Apply on the official NADRA e-visa portal
We confirm the correct category before you submit, so it doesn't need correcting later.
Initial document review
The portal flags missing items at this stage — a clean first submission avoids a resubmission cycle.
Approval notice issued
Trekking-category applications can take slightly longer than standard tourist visas.
Download & print your e-visa
Carry both a digital and printed copy — some checkpoints in Gilgit-Baltistan still ask for paper.
e-Visa questions we hear most
No — the category is fixed at approval. If your plans expand to restricted-zone trekking, you'll need a separate trekking permit filed through the GB Council instead of reapplying for the visa.
No visa category replaces the climbing permit. Any peak above 6,500m needs a separate permit and royalty fee deposit regardless of your visa type.
Validity windows differ by category and nationality — we confirm your specific window once your category is selected, since it affects how you should time permit filing.