🇵🇰 Pakistan · Naturalisation
Persons holding Naturalization Certificate — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Proof of savings | €15,655 |
| Age range | 21–None |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €1 |
Duration & renewal
Citizenship possible after 4 years.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://dgip.gov.pk/downloads/Acts%20And%20Rules.pdf.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“(1) The Federal Government may grant a certificate of naturalization to any person who ... satisfies the Federal Government- (a) that he is not a minor; ... 'Minor' means, not withstanding anything in the Majority Act, 1875, any person who has not completed his age of twenty-one years.”
“(c) That he has resided in Pakistan throughout the period of twelve months immediately preceding the date of the application, and has, during the seven years immediately preceding the said period of twelve months, resided in Pakistan for a period amounting in the aggregate to not less than four years”
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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 2026-06-09.