Citizens of foreign countries who wish to work and live in Pakistan can apply for this visa.
NOTE: For further details about the requirements, it is requested to go through Board of Investment’s website, https://invest.gov.pk/work-visa
Application Type
You can apply for two types of visas online :
First Time (New) : You can apply for a new visa if you do not possess a valid Pakistan visa.
Extension : You can apply for a visa extension if you posses a valid Pakistan visa and you are residing in Pakistan.
Eligibility
- Citizens of foreign countries who have a valid job offer and meet the requirements are eligible to apply for this visa.
NOTE: You may be eligible to Apply for a Tourist Visa On Arrival, please check your eligibility here:
Required Documents
- Passport
- Photograph
- SECP registration letter of company
- Recommendation letter By BOI/MOI (In case of Extension)
- Contact Details of the Sponsor
- Undertaking on company letterhead/In case of CPEC/Government approved project, letter from concerned department /ministry
- CV of applicant
- Covering letter on company’s letter head
- Company profile
- Employment agreement
- FBR NTN certificate of the company
- You are required to upload proof of legal residence, in case you are not present in your home country and are applying for visa from a third country, it’s a mandatory requirement! The document can be uploaded in the supporting document type: Other
- In Case of Extension– Please upload proof of Valid Pakistani Visa for which you are seeking Extension and Entry Stamp on your Passport in the supporting document type: Other
Duration and Validity
- A Work Visa is granted for 1 years.
- A Work Visa is valid for Multiple Entries in to Pakistan.
- A Work Visa is extendable on yearly basis subject to approval.
In case of extension, please make sure that you have a valid Pakistani Visa and are residing in Pakistan as well.
Processing Time
Issuance of Visa is the prerogative of the Government of Pakistan.
- 4 Weeks (Working Days – First Time Entry)
- 4 Weeks (Working Days – Visa Extension)