Service overview
Foreign employees with a qualifying Pakistani job or assignment apply for the relevant work-visa category through the official Pakistan E-Visa process.
SEZ, STZA and EPZA permissions involve different regulators, zones and tax rules; obtaining one status never substitutes for another.
Who qualifies for Foreign Employee Work Visa Application?
A foreign national must have a genuine eligible offer or engagement and a sponsoring employer able to substantiate the post and its lawful activities.
Work authorisation is not granted by company incorporation alone; an entry visa and extension have distinct supporting records.
Records to prepare for Foreign Employee Work Visa Application
Prepare the following information for foreign employee work visa application. The relevant regulator may require further forms or certified evidence, depending on the applicant and chosen procedure.
- Valid passport and current visa status
- Employment contract or sponsor guarantee
- Employer registration and NTN particulars
- Employee CV and photograph
- Evidence of legal residence if applying from a third country
How to apply for Foreign Employee Work Visa Application in Pakistan
- 01Classify the work-visa request
Determine entry versus extension, applicant nationality, employer entity and proposed duration of the role.
- 02Prepare employer sponsorship records
Gather the employment letter, company certificate, salary and assignment details, guarantee and identity documents.
- 03File through NADRA E-Visa
Submit through the official work-general-visa online application system and upload the supporting employer and applicant records.
- 04Respond to case observations
Supply any further governmental checks or clarifications; after decision verify visa conditions and lawful entry or continued stay.
Regulator resource: NADRA E-Visa / Government of Pakistan / BOI official procedure and resources
After registration or approval
Ensure actual duties, sponsoring entity and visa status remain lawful; apply for extension before expiry where applicable.
Governing law & official references
Pakistan visa policy and immigration rules, as administered by the Ministry of Interior and NADRA, with BOI work-visa guidance.
The links below lead to government or official regulatory sources relevant to this service. Use the currently consolidated Act, regulations, statutory checklist and official portal when making an application.
How Chambers can assist
Chambers can review the legal route, identify regulatory constraints, prepare or review the supporting corporate and legal documents, manage the prescribed submission and correspond with the competent authority where instructed. The scope of the engagement will be determined by the applicant’s particular circumstances.
For an initial enquiry, identify the proposed activity, applicant entity and current stage, and provide the available documents indicated above. Please avoid sending confidential or identity-sensitive records through an unencrypted first contact.
Common questions about Foreign Employee Work Visa Application
Who is eligible for Foreign Employee Work Visa Application in Pakistan?
A foreign national must have a genuine eligible offer or engagement and a sponsoring employer able to substantiate the post and its lawful activities.
What documents are needed for Foreign Employee Work Visa Application?
Valid passport and current visa status; Employment contract or sponsor guarantee; Employer registration and NTN particulars; Employee CV and photograph. Additional requirements can apply to the actual business or regulator.
How do I apply for Foreign Employee Work Visa Application in Pakistan?
Classify the work-visa request: Determine entry versus extension, applicant nationality, employer entity and proposed duration of the role. Prepare employer sponsorship records: Gather the employment letter, company certificate, salary and assignment details, guarantee and identity documents. File through NADRA E-Visa: Submit through the official work-general-visa online application system and upload the supporting employer and applicant records. Respond to case observations: Supply any further governmental checks or clarifications; after decision verify visa conditions and lawful entry or continued stay.
This guide is general information, not advice on your facts. Check the applicable law, notifications, updated regulator checklists and jurisdiction before acting. The authority alone determines eligibility, acceptance and approval; no outcome or processing period is guaranteed.