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πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ Does a South African need a visa for Pakistan πŸ‡΅πŸ‡°?

e-Visa

Yes, online (e-Visa). South African passport holders need a visa for Pakistan, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

Rule updated from Wikipedia's β€œVisa requirements for South African citizens” (checked 2026-10-04); the older passport-index dataset (January 2025) listed ETA required. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Pakistan or its official government website before you travel.

⚠ U.S. State Department travel advisory for Pakistan: Level 3: Reconsider Travel (updated 3 March 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

What this means for your trip

An e-Visa is applied for on the destination's official government website. You upload your passport scan and photo, pay online and receive an approval letter by email.

Apply well before departure and print the approval; use only the official portal, as many look-alike sites charge extra.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Pakistan at a glance

Capital: Islamabad Β· Currency: Pakistani rupee (PKR, ₨) Β· Official languages: English, Urdu Β· Calling code: +92

Plugs and voltage

Some of your plugs fit (C, D, M); for type N plugs bring a travel adapter for Pakistan's sockets (C, D, G, M).

More about entering Pakistan β†’

Your embassy in Pakistan

If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Pakistan, contact the embassy of South Africa:

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

Easier destinations near Pakistan for South African passport holders

The other way round

πŸ‡΅πŸ‡° Pakistani passport holders visiting South Africa: Pakistani passport holders need a visa for South Africa, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The South African passport at a glance

63visa-free
3ETA
26visa on arrival
37e-Visa
69visa required

All destinations for South Africa passport holders β†’ Β· Who needs a visa for Pakistan β†’

Questions

Do South African citizens need a visa for Pakistan?

South African passport holders need a visa for Pakistan, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

Does a Pakistani need a visa for South Africa?

Pakistani passport holders need a visa for South Africa, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.