Pakistan•AsiaWork Visa - General
At a Glance
Processing Time
90-120 days
Application Fee
5,000 PKR
Stay Duration
Up to 2 years
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Employment visa for foreign nationals with confirmed job offers from Pakistani employers. Entry visa up to 3 months or extension visa up to 2 years.
The General Work Visa is for skilled and semi-skilled foreign nationals employed by Pakistani companies across various sectors. Requires employer sponsorship and undergoes security clearances.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
73,150 AUD
per year
Professional
Experience
1+ years
Language
English
Intermediate
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity
Passport photo
Recent digital photo
Employment letter
From SECP-registered company with salary details
Sponsorship letter
Employer guarantee and commitment letter
Educational credentials
Degrees and professional qualifications
Police clearance
Criminal record certificate
Sponsor Documents
Company registration
SECP certificate of incorporation
Business license
Current business registration
Employment contract
Formal employment agreement
Justification letter
Why foreign worker needed over local candidate
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Advantages
- Legal work authorization
- Can be extended
- Multiple entries allowed
- Dependents can be included
Considerations
- Long processing time (3-4 months)
- Employer-dependent status
- Requires multiple clearances
- Strict document requirements
Application Process
Secure employment offer
Obtain job offer from SECP-registered Pakistani company
Employer documentation
Employer prepares sponsorship documents
Security clearance
Application undergoes security checks
Submit application
File work visa application with required documents
Multiple approvals
Ministry clearances and final approval
Receive visa
Visa issued to applicant
Application Forms
Work Visa Application Form
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