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🇵🇰 Pakistan

Pakistan Work Visa: requirements and how to apply

Work permit granted to foreign technical and managerial personnel for corporate employment in Pakistan.

Official Pakistan work visa page

Pakistan Official Work Visa (BOI)

Work permit granted to foreign technical and managerial personnel for corporate employment in Pakistan.

Typical duration
1 to 2 years renewable
Path to permanent residency
Renewable work residency

Main requirements

  • BOI recommendation letter
  • SECP company verification

Official page

Documents usually needed for Pakistan

  • Submission through NADRA Pakistan Online Visa System (visa.nadra.gov.pk)
  • For Work Visa: Board of Investment (BOI) recommendation letter and employment contract
  • Company SECP incorporation certificate and tax NTN number
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months and a compliant photo (make yours here)

Application steps

  1. 1

    NADRA Portal Online Filing

    Submit digital application on visa.nadra.gov.pk with company letters and passport scan.

    1 - 2 weeks

  2. 2

    Electronic Visa Grant (E-Visa)

    Receive Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) via email to travel to Pakistan.

    3 - 7 business days

More about moving to Pakistan

Find a licensed adviser

For advice on your own case, use a licensed immigration lawyer or adviser. Always check they are registered before you pay anyone. Imiatlas does not refer or review cases.

Look for a lawyer registered with the national bar association or law society in Pakistan. The official immigration website explains any rules on who may represent applicants.

NADRA (National Database and Registration Authority) & Ministry of Interior

General information to help you research, not legal advice. Rules change often: always confirm with NADRA (National Database and Registration Authority) & Ministry of Interior on the official website before applying.