Work Visa
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
Click Here for further information about Work/CPEC 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.
Required Documents
- Passport
- Photograph
- SECP registration letter of company
- Recommendation letter By BOI (In case of Extension Mandatory)
- 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
Required Documents for Reko Diq Project
- Photograph
- Passport
- Invitation Letter from the Reko Diq Mining 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
- An Entry Work Visa can be granted for up to 3 Months (Single Entry).
- An Extension Work Visa can be granted up to 2 Years (Multiple Entries).
- An Entry Work Visa for Reko Diq Project for up to 5 years (Multiple Entries).
- An Extension Work Visa for Reko Diq Project can be granted up to 3 years (Multiple
Entries). - For Chinese Passport Holders : “An Entry Work Visa can be granted for up to 2 years (Single/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.
- 48 Hours (Working Days – First Time Entry)
- 24 Hours (Working Days – First Time Entry for Reko Diq Project
- 4 Weeks (Working Days – Visa Extension)
- 4 Weeks (Working days – First Time Entry/Visa Extension) (For Afghanistan and Somalia Passport
Holders)
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.
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.