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Japan vs South Korea — Visa & Trip Cost for Pakistani Citizens (2026)

Verified data for Pakistani passport holders, side by side. PKR conversions use the live USD rate (1 USD ≈ PKR 276.8, refreshed daily).

Compare	🇯🇵 Japan	🇰🇷 South Korea
Visa access for Pakistanis	Embassy visa	Embassy visa
Visa fee (per person)	No fee ✓	$40 (≈ PKR 11,072)
Processing time	5–10 days	5–15 days
Monthly living cost	$1370 (≈ PKR 379,216)	$1060 (≈ PKR 293,408) ✓
Safety rating	10/10 ✓	9/10
Currency	JPY	KRW
Best travel months	Mar,Apr,May,Sep,Oct,Nov	Apr,May,Sep,Oct

Quick take: Japan is cheaper on visa fees; South Korea is lighter on monthly living costs; Japan rates higher on safety (10/10).

🇯🇵 Japan

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🇰🇷 South Korea

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