Think twice.

Visitors to Pakistan typically must obtain a visa online or in certain cases from one of the Pakistani diplomatic missions.

Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Pakistan. There is a high threat of terrorism and sectarian violence throughout Pakistan. Read our advice on regional risks in Pakistan for information about areas where we advise against travel. Terrorist groups operating in Pakistan include: Tehreek-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Tehreek-e Jihad Pakistan (TJP) Balochistan separatists Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) al-Qa’ida Terrorist groups mainly target Government of Pakistan security forces. Areas of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Peshawar, and Quetta suffer regular terrorist attacks. Attacks have also taken place in Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore and other major cities. A number of attacks have also taken place against Chinese nationals; some attacks have also targeted individuals of East Asian appearance more generally. While terrorist attacks are mainly directed against the Pakistani state, attacks could be indiscriminate and occur without warning, including in places visited by foreign nationals, such as: Pakistani government buildings and infrastructure security, judicial and police force locations places of worship, including churches and religious sites hotels, restaurants and shopping areas schools and educational institutions popular tourist sites or hiking trails Be cautious about attending any public event, including: processions, protests, demonstrations and rallies religious gatherings sports and live music events Public transport and tran