Need medical treatment in Pakistan? The Pakistan medical visa lets citizens of eligible countries travel to Pakistan for medical purposes, and you apply for it online on the NADRA Pakistan Online Visa System. This guide explains the two application types, the documents you need, how long the visa lasts and how long processing takes.
What is the Pakistan medical visa?
According to the NADRA portal, the medical visa allows citizens of listed countries to visit Pakistan for medical purposes. Eligibility depends on your nationality, so the first step is to check the list of eligible countries linked on the official page.
Medical visas sit alongside other categories on the same portal, such as tourist, business and work visas. If your trip is not mainly about treatment, see our guides on the Pakistan tourist visa or the SIFC business visa.
Application types: short-term entry vs long-term extension
- Short-Term (Entry): apply for a new visa if you do not hold a valid Pakistan visa.
- Long-Term (Extension): extend an entry visa that was issued by the Government of Pakistan.
Duration and validity
Required documents
- Photograph
- Passport
- Hotel booking details
- Medical report
- Consultation and consent letter from an enlisted hospital, which is mandatory for the long-term extension. The page says it must come from the enlisted hospitals only.
Processing time
| Application | Processing time |
|---|---|
| Short-term entry (up to 3 months) | 48 hours (working days) |
| Long-term extension (up to 1 year) | 4 to 6 weeks (working days) |
| Somalia passport holders (first-time entry or extension) | 4 to 6 weeks (working days) |
How to apply (step by step)
- Check eligibility. Open the official page and confirm your country is on the list of eligible countries.
- Prepare your documents. Scan your passport, photo, hotel booking details and medical report. For a long-term extension, also get the consultation and consent letter from an enlisted hospital.
- Open the portal. Go to the Pakistan Online Visa System, register and log in.
- Choose the application type. Select short-term entry for a new visa, or long-term extension to extend your existing entry visa.
- Fill in the form and upload documents. Enter your details exactly as they appear in your passport.
- Submit and track. Watch your email and portal dashboard, and reply quickly if the application is sent back for review.
Open the official medical visa page
Mistakes that can delay or cancel your application
- Applying when your country is not on the eligible list.
- Leaving out the medical report or hotel booking details.
- Applying for the long-term extension without a letter from an enlisted hospital.
- Missing the 7-day window to resubmit after a "sent back for review" notice.
- Choosing the wrong application type, entry instead of extension or the other way round.
- Uploading unclear scans or details that do not match the passport.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Pakistan medical visa?
Citizens of the countries listed on the NADRA page can apply for a medical visa to visit Pakistan for medical purposes. Check the list of eligible countries on the official page first.
How long is the medical visa valid?
The first-time entry visa is a single entry for up to 3 months. The long-term extension is a multiple-entry visa for up to 1 year.
Which documents do I need?
You need a photograph, passport, hotel booking details and a medical report. For the long-term extension you also need a consultation and consent letter from an enlisted hospital.
How long does processing take?
Short-term entry takes 48 hours in working days. The long-term extension takes 4 to 6 weeks in working days, and Somalia passport holders should expect 4 to 6 weeks for both first-time entry and extension.
What happens if my application is sent back for review?
The processing time starts again from the date you resubmit. If you do not resubmit within seven days, the application is cancelled.
For video guide, view this video
Final word: For a smooth medical visa application, confirm your country is eligible, prepare a clear medical report and hotel booking, and line up the enlisted hospital letter early if you expect to extend. Bookmark the official NADRA page and recheck it before you apply.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information and is not medical, legal or immigration advice. This blog is not affiliated with NADRA or the Government of Pakistan.
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