Islamic Republic of Pakistan visas
Pakistan uses the Pakistan Online Visa System for major entry routes, including tourist/visit, business, work, investor, student and family-visit visas. Work cases are employer-led and the official work route points applicants to the Board of Investment for further requirements, while business and investor categories depend heavily on invitation, recommendation or investment evidence.
6 routes · 3 without a sponsor · 0 lead to settlement
Official portal
Primary source
Pakistan Online Visa System ↗ · Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan
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Regulators of immigration advice
- Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) — Regulates advocates at the national level in Pakistan. There is no dedicated immigration-adviser regulator; immigration status is handled through Ministry of Interior visa systems and related government authorities.
Visa routes (6)
Tourist/Visit Visa
Pakistan visitor route for tourism, with online entry applications and in-country extensions for eligible applicants.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 12 July 2026
Business Visa
Pakistan business route for qualifying business visitors, with multiple-entry validity possible up to five years.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 12 July 2026
Business Investor Visa
Pakistan investor route for foreign citizens intending to do business or invest in Pakistan.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 12 July 2026
Work - General Visa
Pakistan work route for foreign citizens with a valid job offer who meet the official requirements.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 12 July 2026
Student Visa
Pakistan route for prospective students pursuing higher education in Pakistan.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 13 July 2026
Family Visit Visa
Pakistan family route for foreign citizens of Pakistani origin and their spouses visiting and staying with family members.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 13 July 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes does Islamic Republic of Pakistan have?+
We cover 6 Islamic Republic of Pakistan visa routes in these categories: visitor and short business, investor, sponsored work, study, and family. Each one links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which Islamic Republic of Pakistan visas do not need an employer sponsor?+
3 of the 6 Islamic Republic of Pakistan routes we cover can be pursued without an employer sponsor, which helps if you do not have a job offer yet. The remaining 3 are employer-sponsored.
Which Islamic Republic of Pakistan visas lead to permanent residence?+
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan routes we cover are temporary rather than direct settlement routes.
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