Pakistan: was man vor der Reise wissen sollte
Das Wichtigste
- Apply for the appropriate visa before travelling; do not assume approval on arrival.
- Check regional travel restrictions and border closures before every journey.
- Internet interruptions and monsoon flooding can disrupt travel and communications.
Einreise und Visa
British and US citizens must obtain a visa before travelling, unless covered by a valid qualifying Pakistani identity document. Use the official NADRA visa service and confirm the category, permitted entry points and stay. Do not assume that an online application is approval. Nationality-specific exemptions and fees are not generalised to other passports.
Online-Einreiseformulare und Genehmigungen
- Pakistan Online Visa System ↗ freiwillig
Before travel; obtain approval for your applicable category · Applicants needing an online visa or pre-travel authorisation
Gültigkeit des Reisepasses: GB: six months from visa application. US advice: six months beyond arrival; confirm with NADRA.
An der Grenze kann verlangt werden
- Make sure your passport is stamped on entry.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Geld
Überwiegend Bargeld. Karten werden selten akzeptiert.
Apple Pay — keine Daten · Google Pay — keine Daten
- Larger establishments may accept cards; much of the economy is cash-based.
- City ATMs may not accept foreign debit cards. Arrange a cash backup.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: travel.gc.ca ↗
Regeln und Verbote
Verboten
- Blasphemy, including online comments; severe penalties apply.
- Illegal drugs.
- Photography of military sites, airports and sensitive infrastructure.
- Public drinking and drunkenness.
Gesetze, gegen die Reisende unwissentlich verstoßen
- Non-Muslims need a licence to drink alcohol; Muslims may not drink it.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗
Kultur und Kleidung
Religion: Islamic customs shape public behaviour.
Kleidung: Cover shoulders and legs. Women should carry a headscarf for mosques, holy places and rural areas.
Umgangsformen
- Respect Ramadan fasting in public.
- Ask permission before photographing people.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗
Klima
Strong regional and altitude differences. Winter brings rain in the north and mountain snow; May-June is hot and often dry. Summer monsoon rain is concentrated around July-September.
Monat für Monat
- Januar: Jan: Winter; northern rain and mountain snow
- Februar: Feb: Winter; northern rain and mountain snow
- März: Mar: Winter-rain period can continue
- April: Apr: Spring; route and altitude matter
- Mai: May: Hot, often dry pre-monsoon
- Juni: Jun: Hot pre-monsoon; rains may begin late
- Juli: Jul: Summer monsoon; flood risk
- August: Aug: Summer monsoon; flood risk
- September: Sep: Monsoon can continue
- Oktober: Oct: Generally drier autumn
- November: Nov: Generally drier autumn
- Dezember: Dec: Winter rain and mountain snow
Beste Reisezeit: Choose by region and altitude; avoid flood-hit routes and check mountain-road access.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: pmd.gov.pk ↗, ndmc.pmd.gov.pk ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗
Was einpacken
- Modest clothing and headscarf where appropriate
- Visa approval and passport copies
- Offline contacts and maps
- Rain and altitude-appropriate layers
Nicht mitnehmen / Einfuhr verboten
- Alcohol imports
- Illegal drugs
Praktisches
Steckdosen: Types C and D; 230V, 50Hz.
Wasser: Use boiled or sealed bottled water; tap water is not potable.
Verkehr: Linksverkehr
Internet: Mobile data and internet can be cut during civil unrest. Keep offline alternatives.
Gesundheit: High-altitude routes require preparation; check current polio documentation requirements before departure.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk ↗, gov.uk ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Einreiseregeln ändern sich. Prüfen Sie vor der Reise die Website der Botschaft oder Einwanderungsbehörde des Landes.