Pakistan · Skilled Worker Visa

Work Visa/CPEC Projects

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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
48+ days
Path to PR
No
Job offer
Required

At a Glance

Visa Duration
24 months
Processing Time
48+ 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 Work Visa/CPEC Projects?

The Work Visa/CPEC Projects is an immigration pathway offered by Pakistan. It falls under the Skilled Worker Visa category.

Can the Work Visa/CPEC Projects 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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