🇵🇰 Pakistan · Employer-sponsored work
Work Visa/CPEC Projects — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/cpec-work-visa/.
- Typical processing: ~48 days.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Job offer
https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/cpec-work-visa/ · verified 2026-06-24
Employer sponsor
https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/cpec-work-visa/ · verified 2026-06-24
No direct PR path
“An Entry Work Visa can be granted for up to 2 years (Single/Multiple Entries).”
https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/cpec-work-visa/ · verified 2026-06-24
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.