Lahore Entry Requirements
Visa, immigration, and customs information
Visa Requirements
Entry permissions vary by nationality. Find your category below.
Citizens of select countries may enter Lahore without pre-arranged visas
Entry granted at immigration counters with valid passport and return ticket
Online visa application system for tourist and business visits
Cost: Fees stay low: single-entry visas cost less than the multiple-entry alternative.
Print approved eVisa to present at Lahore immigration alongside passport
Traditional embassy/consulate application for restricted nationalities
Processing can take 2-4 weeks, requires in-person interview at most locations
Arrival Process
From jet-bridge to taxi queue, Lahore's airport funnels you in order: deplane, health check, immigration, bags, customs, exit.
Documents to Have Ready
Tips for Smooth Entry
Customs & Duty-Free
Lahore customs draws a hard line on prohibited goods but lets reasonable duty-free amounts for personal use slide through.
Prohibited Items
- Narcotics and psychotropic substances - zero tolerance policy
- Pork products - religious prohibition
- Satellite phones - security restrictions
Restricted Items
- Carrying medicines with controlled substances? Bring the original prescription, generic names spelled out.
- Professional camera equipment - may need temporary import permit
Health Requirements
Pakistan keeps health rules for Lahore entry current, on vaccine-preventable diseases.
Required Vaccinations
- Stay longer than 4 weeks and you'll need polio vaccination logged on the International Certificate of Vaccination.
Recommended Vaccinations
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Typhoid
- Japanese Encephalitis for rural areas
- Rabies for animal exposure
Health Insurance
Buy travel health insurance. Private Lahore hospitals send foreign visitors surprisingly steep bills.
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Important Contacts
Essential resources for your trip.
Special Situations
Additional requirements for specific circumstances.
Minors need birth certificates. If only one parent travels, carry consent from the other plus copies of both parents' passports.
Pets need an import permit from Pakistan's Ministry of Food Security, a rabies shot given within 30 days, and 14 days' quarantine at the Lahore facility.
Need longer? Beat the expiry date by filing an extension at Lahore's Foreigners Registration Office on Ferozepur Road. Bring a local sponsor and proof you can fund the extra days.
Know What to Pack
Climate-specific clothing, travel documents, electronics, and gear, with shopping links for every item.
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