In a landmark decision aimed at boosting international travel, the Government of Pakistan has introduced a substantial change to its visa regime, following one of the major recommendations from the National Tourism Symposium held in June 2024. Effective immediately, tourists from 126 countries can now obtain a Visa Prior to Arrival, valid for 90 days, at no cost. This visa reform aims to promote foreign tourism and increase accessibility to the scenic beauty of Pakistan.
Aftab Ur Rehman Rana, Managing Director of the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC), hailed this development as a landmark step in the country’s…













