Pakistan · Skilled Worker Visa

Domestic Aide Visa

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✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-24 · Our methodology
5.5/10 diff
Challenging

Requirements verified against the official government source.

Min income
Processing
28+ days
Path to PR
No
Job offer
Required

At a Glance

Visa Duration
24 months
Processing Time
28+ days
Min Income
Path to PR
No
Difficulty
5/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Job Offer RequiredYes
Sponsorship RequiredYes
Health Insurance RequiredNo

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Path to Permanent ResidencyNo

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Karachi
Single (monthly)€700
Family (monthly)€1,750
Rent 1BR (center)€400
Groceries€180
Transport pass€60
Lahore
Single (monthly)€650
Family (monthly)€1,625
Rent 1BR (center)€380
Groceries€160
Transport pass€55
Islamabad
Single (monthly)€800
Family (monthly)€2,000
Rent 1BR (center)€480
Groceries€200
Transport pass€60
Rawalpindi
Single (monthly)€600
Family (monthly)€1,500
Rent 1BR (center)€350
Groceries€150
Transport pass€50
Faisalabad
Single (monthly)€550
Family (monthly)€1,375
Rent 1BR (center)€300
Groceries€140
Transport pass€45
Peshawar
Single (monthly)€500
Family (monthly)€1,250
Rent 1BR (center)€280
Groceries€130
Transport pass€40

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Domestic Aide Visa?

The Domestic Aide Visa is an immigration pathway offered by Pakistan. It falls under the Skilled Worker Visa category.

Can the Domestic Aide Visa lead to permanent residency?

No — this is a temporary pathway and does not itself lead to permanent residence. Holders often switch to a different route to pursue settlement.

Are there alternative pathways to Pakistan?

Yes. Pakistan offers 6 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our Pakistan country page.

What is the cost of living in Pakistan?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Karachi: €700/mo; Lahore: €650/mo; Islamabad: €800/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Official source

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Data last verified: 2026-06-24 · See our methodology

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