Visa & Entry Guide

Mountaineering Visa

Pakistan is home to some of the world's highest peaks including K2, Nanga Parbat, and Gasherbrum. Our mountaineering visa facilitates climbing expeditions to approved peaks.

Application Types

Mountaineering Expedition

Up to 60 days 10 business days

Approved peaks

K2
Nanga Parbat
Broad Peak
Gasherbrum I & II

Required Documents

1. Passport with minimum 6 months validity
2. Recent passport-sized photographs
3. Mountaineering application form
4. Sponsor letter/agreement with DTS authorized tour operator
5. List of expedition members with mountaineering experience
6. Medical fitness certificate from certified physician
7. Mountaineering insurance coverage certificate
8. Previous mountaineering experience certificates

Processing Information

Duration & Validity

Up to 3 Months (Single Entry)

Processing Time

4 Weeks

Fees

Visa Application Fee + Peak Royalty Fee (Must be paid before arrival)

Mountaineering Visa
Official Pakistan Visa Documentation

Eligibility

Applicant must be a national of 192 Countries eligible under the Pakistan Online Visa System, with verifiable mountaineering experience.

Important Notes

In visa application, under "Purpose of Visit" - Mention the specific mountain from the approved list which you intend to climb.
Your Sponsor/Host/Agreement must be with a tour operator authorized by the DTS for mountaineering expeditions.
Peak royalty fees vary depending on the mountain and season.
If application is sent Back for Review, processing time will restart from re-submission date.
Application will be cancelled if not resubmitted within 7 days of review request.
Plan your expedition only after receiving the Visa Grant Notice and peak permits.
Mountaineering season regulations strictly apply (May-September).

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Contact Authorized Mountaineering Operator

Choose a Department of Tourist Services (DTS) authorized mountaineering tour operator. Confirm expedition dates, team size, and target peak against the approved list. Obtain sponsor letter or host agreement from the operator for your visa file. Clarify peak royalty fee estimates and payment timing with your operator before you apply. Plan only within mountaineering season regulations (May–September).

Prepare Mountaineering Documents

Passport with minimum 6 months validity Recent passport-sized photographs Mountaineering application form Sponsor letter/agreement with DTS authorized tour operator List of expedition members with mountaineering experience Medical fitness certificate from certified physician Mountaineering insurance coverage certificate Previous mountaineering experience certificates

Submit Mountaineering Visa Application

Use the Pakistan Online Visa System and complete the application with accurate expedition details. Under "Purpose of Visit", mention the specific mountain from the approved list which you intend to climb. Upload passport, photographs, medical certificate, insurance, sponsor letter, expedition list, and experience proofs. Pay the visa application fee as instructed and submit for review. Respond within 7 days if the application is sent back for review to avoid cancellation.

Visa Processing & Peak Permits

Allow approximately 4 weeks for standard processing (timelines may vary). If application is sent Back for Review, processing time will restart from re-submission date. Application will be cancelled if not resubmitted within 7 days of review request. After Visa Grant Notice, coordinate peak permits and royalty settlement with your DTS authorized operator. Plan your expedition only after receiving the Visa Grant Notice and peak permits. Peak royalty fees vary depending on the mountain and season. Mountaineering season regulations strictly apply (May-September).

Processing time

4 weeks

Total requirements

25 items

Online application

visa.nadra.gov.pk

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Checklist

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