A side-by-side guide to African visas for Pakistani passport holders — which countries offer e-Visas, which need an embassy or VFS application, yellow fever rules and prices.
Business travel to Africa from Pakistan is growing — trade, construction, textiles and pharmaceuticals — along with safari and Victoria Falls holidays. Most East and Southern African countries now offer online e-Visas, while South Africa still requires an in-person application through VFS Global.
Online e-Visa / eTA Countries
- Kenya — eTA on etakenya.go.ke, about 3 working days (Rs 25,000)
- Uganda — e-Visa on the Uganda immigration portal; yellow fever certificate mandatory (Rs 25,000)
- Tanzania — e-Visa on the Tanzania immigration portal, up to 10 working days (Rs 30,000)
- Ethiopia — 30 or 90-day tourist e-Visa on evisa.gov.et, entry via Addis Ababa (Rs 25,000)
- Zambia — e-Visa via the Department of Immigration; new fees from 1 January 2026 (Rs 20,000)
- Zimbabwe — e-Visa on evisa.gov.zw, must be approved before travel (Rs 20,000)
South Africa — VFS Application
Pakistani citizens apply for a South African visitor's visa in person through VFS Global using form BI-84. Processing can take several weeks, so start 6–8 weeks before travel. Our file processing costs Rs 25,000.
Yellow Fever Vaccination
Uganda requires a yellow fever certificate for entry, and several other countries require it if you arrive from or transit through a risk country. Get vaccinated at least 10 days before travel and keep the certificate with your passport.
Combining Countries
Popular combinations from Pakistan are Kenya + Tanzania (safari and Zanzibar) and Zambia + Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls). Each country needs its own approval unless you qualify for a regional visa — we will check which option suits your passport and itinerary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which African countries are easiest for Pakistanis?
Countries with online e-Visas — Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe — are the most straightforward because no passport submission is needed.
Do I need a yellow fever vaccine for Africa?
It is mandatory for Uganda and required by several countries depending on your route. We recommend it for any East African trip.