🇵🇰 Pakistan visa requirements for Canadian citizens
Canadian citizens need an electronic travel authorization (eTA) for Pakistan — a quick online approval, not a full visa.
Entry rules for Canada passport holders
Pakistan requires Canadian visitors to register online for an electronic travel authorization before departure. An eTA is lighter than a visa — approval is usually issued within minutes to hours — but airlines will deny boarding without it, so complete it before heading to the airport.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Pakistan immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Canadian passport ranks #24 worldwide, opening 161 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (117 visa-free, 37 with a visa on arrival and 7 with an eTA). Pakistan is one of them.
This is not reciprocal — traveling the other way, Pakistani citizens need to arrange entry to Canada in advance (visa required).
Across Southern Asia as a whole, 5 of 9 destinations are open to Canadian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Pakistan
- Capital
- Islamabad
- Region
- Southern Asia
- Currency
- Pakistani rupee (₨)
- Languages
- English, Urdu
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Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Pakistan?
Canadian citizens need an electronic travel authorization (eTA) for Pakistan — a quick online approval, not a full visa.
Can Canadian citizens apply online for entry to Pakistan?
Yes. Pakistan offers an online electronic travel authorization (eTA) for Canada passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Pakistan?
The currency in Pakistan is the Pakistani rupee (₨). The capital city is Islamabad.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: eTA required for Canadian citizens traveling to Pakistan. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Pakistan embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.