{"id":7023379,"date":"2026-05-06T10:00:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T08:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/?p=7023379"},"modified":"2026-05-06T10:00:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T08:00:25","slug":"pakistan-end-of-vpa-and-standard-e-visa-fee-exemption","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/en\/blog\/pakistan-fin-de-lexemption-de-frais-vpa-et-e-visa-standard\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan: End of fee exemption (VPA) and e-Visa Standard"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since January 1, 2026, the Pakistani authorities have put an end, without prior notice, to their Visa Prior to Arrival (VPA)<\/strong>. Launched in the summer of 2024, this visa fee waiver<\/a> allowed nationals of 126 countries to obtain free travel authorization within 48 hours.
If you're planning a tourist or business trip to Pakistan, we've decided to return to the \u201cstandard fee-paying e-Visa\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The visa.nadra.gov.pk platform<\/strong> is available to carry out a electronic visa application (e-visa)<\/strong>. The visa prior to arrival page is no longer accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Official e-visa application platform<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Practical changes for your departure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The disappearance of Pakistan's free ETA (the VPA) marks a return to a more conventional, costly and time-consuming immigration procedure. The change in policy has an impact on the citizens of 126 countries and territories<\/strong>, These include the entire European Union, the United States and Canada, as well as many countries in Africa (Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, etc.) and Asia (Japan, China, Indonesia, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The before\/after comparison :<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visa Prior to Arrival (VPA)<\/strong> - Old procedure<\/td>e-Visa Standard <\/strong>- New procedure since January 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Free<\/td>Paying<\/td><\/tr>
Quick and easy form<\/td>Form with mandatory supporting documents<\/td><\/tr>
Edition in 24h to 48h<\/td>Up to 7 working days for editing<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udca1 Our agency's advice:<\/em> Don't wait until the last minute to apply. In view of the new processing times, we recommend that you start your application at least 15 days before your flight<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How much does a visa for Pakistan now cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan applies a reciprocal fee system. Consular fees therefore vary considerably depending on your nationality and the type of visa requested (tourist or business).
As an indication, for a standard tourist visa (single entry, valid for 3 months), here are the official fees currently in force on the immigration portal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

European Union citizens<\/strong> (France, Belgium, Spain, etc.): 35 USD<\/strong>
Travelers from North America and UK<\/strong> (United States, Canada, United Kingdom) : 60 USD<\/strong>
Other nationalities (Africa, Asia, Latin America)<\/strong> Amounts vary widely. The system calculates the exact price once your nationality has been entered in the electronic form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Back to strict requirements: documents to be provided<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the major advantages of the VPA was the lightness of the documents to be uploaded. With the return to the standard e-Visa, the Pakistani government is once again scrupulous about supporting documents.
For all requests, you must now download :<\/p>\n\n\n\n