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Thailand E-Visa for Pakistani Citizens

Yes, Pakistani passport holders need a visa for Thailand, and visa on arrival is not available. Since 1 January 2025 it is an e-visa: you apply online while in Pakistan, through the Royal Thai Embassy in Islamabad or the Consulate-General in Karachi. The embassy says decisions take about 14 working days after the visa fee is received.

Last verified 12 October 2026 against official sources.

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Key facts for Pakistani passport holders

Visa type: E-visa (no visa on arrival for Pakistani passports)
Filed with: Royal Thai Embassy Islamabad or Consulate-General Karachi, by where you live
Where you apply from: Inside Pakistan, for the whole application
Government processing: About 14 working days after the visa fee is received
Arrival card: Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), within 3 days before you travel

Who needs a Thai visa

Every Pakistani passport holder. Pakistan is not on the visa-exemption or visa-on-arrival lists in the rules Thailand introduced on 15 September 2026.

Pakistan-specific requirements

You must be physically in Pakistan for the entire e-visa application.

The embassy asks for proof of where you currently live, such as a rental agreement or utility bills.

For applications through the embassy in Islamabad the visa fee is paid offline, in cash. The Consulate-General in Karachi publishes its own payment steps.

After approval

Print your e-visa. The embassy does not accept mobile or electronic copies.

Submit the Thailand Digital Arrival Card online within the three days before you travel.

Documents EasyVisa asks for

We're finalising the Thailand checklist. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll tell you exactly what to prepare.

What you do, and what EasyVisa does

You

Apply online and pay the quoted EasyVisa fee.
Upload the documents on your checklist and keep your passport details accurate.
Don't make non-refundable bookings until your visa is issued.
Complete any arrival card the destination requires before you fly.

EasyVisa

Check every document against this destination's checklist before anything is filed.
Ask for a fresh copy, with the reason, when a document won't pass.
Prepare and file your e-visa application.
Keep you updated on WhatsApp and email until the visa is issued.

Embassies and immigration authorities decide every application; no one can guarantee a visa. We never create or submit false documents. Read the EasyVisa Terms & Conditions.

Thailand visa FAQs

Do Pakistanis need a visa for Thailand?

Yes. Pakistani passport holders need a visa for Thailand; Pakistan is not on Thailand's visa-exemption lists.

Can Pakistanis get a Thai visa on arrival?

No. The Royal Thai Embassy in Islamabad states visa on arrival is not available for Pakistani passports.

Is the Thailand visa for Pakistanis an e-visa?

Yes. Since 1 January 2025 Pakistani applicants use Thailand's e-visa system instead of a sticker visa.

How long does a Thailand e-visa take for Pakistanis?

The Royal Thai Embassy in Islamabad says about 14 working days after the visa fee has been received.

Do I have to be in Pakistan when I apply for a Thai e-visa?

Yes. The embassy requires Pakistani applicants to be physically in Pakistan for the entire e-visa application.

Do I need to print my Thai e-visa?

Yes. The embassy says mobile or electronic copies of the e-visa will not be accepted.

What is the TDAC?

The Thailand Digital Arrival Card, an online form every traveller submits within the three days before travelling to Thailand.

Ready to apply?

Apply online, pay upfront and upload your documents once. Our team takes it from there.