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Work – General Visa

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Citizens of foreign countries who intends to work 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 :

Entry : 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.

Required Documents

In case of employment by company:

  1. Passport
  2. Photograph
  3. Employment letter from SECP registered company showing salary and duration of assignment/ appointment or sponsorship / guarantee letter from company
  4. Recommendation of BOI/ CWA concerned

In case of single person-owned business:

  1. Passport
  2. Photograph
  3. Employment letter/ agreement showing salary and duration of assignment/ appointment or sponsorship / guarantee letter from employer
  4. Tax certification of employer
  5. CNIC/ Passport of employer
  6. Recommendation of BOI/ CWA concerned
  • 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

  • Entry/Extension: 2 Years (Multiple Entries)
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 (For Entry/ Extension)
Please Note: : If the application is Sent Back for Review to the Applicant, the set processing time will be applicable again (The processing time will re-start from the date of re-submission of application).
The Application will stand cancelled if applicant doesn’t resubmit his/her application in Seven (7) days from the date of application sent for review.

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