Country guide
Pakistan
Visa
Visa required
Vaccinations
Conditional
Currency
Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
Time zones
UTC / GMT +5 (3 hours ahead of South Africa)
Dialing code
+ 92
Best time to go
October - February
Drinking water
All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Milk is unpasteurised. Bottled water is available, but ensure that the seal is intact. Avoid fruit juices which may have had contaminated water added to it.
Visa guide
Visa requirements
Visas are required by SA passport holders.
Visas can only be applied for online at visa.nadra.gov.pk/
REQUIREMENTS
- Photograph
- Passport
- Accommodation details
- Valid Credit Card/Debit Card for online payment of your application fee.
Issuing authorities
High Commission of Pakistan
312 Brooks Street, Menlo Park 0081, Pretoria
Tel: (012) 362 4072-3
E-mail: pahicpretoria@mofa.gov.pk or pareppretoria1@telkomsa.net
Web: mofa.gov.pk/pretoria
Also accredited to: Mozambique, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho & SADC
Visa processing time
7-10 days (Working Days)
Visa validity
Single Entry for duration up to 3 months. You can apply for a visa extension if you possess a valid Pakistan visa and you are residing in Pakistan.
Visa cost
USD 20
SA representative
South African High Commission
House 7 Street 58, Sector F-7/4, Islamabad, 5120, PAKISTAN
Tel: +92 51 261 1312
E-mail: islamabad.consular@dirco.gov.za
Health / vaccinations
Compulsory: Yellow Fever (Dependant on Country of Origin/Stopover)
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis A & B, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio
Malaria Risk
Public holidays
Public Holidays 2026: Feb 5; Mar 20-23; May 1, 27-29; Jun 25-26; Aug 14, 26; Nov 9; Dec 25-26