Visa, Work Permit and Immigration in Pakistan
As businesses expand their operations globally, managing global mobility and business immigration becomes increasingly complex. Global employers face numerous challenges, such as navigating work permit sponsorship and processing visa applications. Acumen International, a leading Global Employer of Record (EOR) and PEO solutions provider, offers practical and professional immigration support services to help employers overcome these challenges effectively. Let’s discuss the global mobility and business immigration challenges international employers face and how Acumen International leverages its expertise to provide reliable solutions.
Given the nature of expat assignments, often short-term projects, many companies prefer to avoid the complexities and costs associated with onboarding and paying expatriate employees through their local subsidiaries. Instead, they seek simpler and more cost-effective options. Acumen International understands this need and offers streamlined business immigration support services as a Global Employer of Record (EOR). Companies can easily onboard and pay expatriate employees through our services without establishing local subsidiaries in Pakistan, ensuring a hassle-free experience.
Global Mobility and Business Immigration Challenges in Pakistan
Global Employer of Record (EOR) services with comprehensive immigration support have become indispensable for international businesses in Pakistan. As companies expand their operations across borders, they encounter challenges related to global mobility and business immigration. These challenges include regulatory compliance, work permit sponsorship, visa and work permit application processing, immigration policy changes in Pakistan, and more. Acumen International, a leading Global Employer of Record provider, offers tailored solutions to tackle these challenges head-on, ensuring seamless employee mobility and compliance with immigration laws worldwide.
| Challenges Faced by Employers | Acumen International’s Solutions |
| Regulatory Compliance | Dedicated global employment and immigration support teams monitoring global immigration laws and regulations. Providing ongoing compliance support and guidance to ensure adherence to requirements. |
| Work Permit Sponsorship | Arrange work permit sponsorship in Pakistan and any of the 190 countries covered by Acumen International, eliminating the need for employers to set up their own legal entities. |
| Visa and Work Permit Application Processing | Expert guidance and support throughout the visa and work permit application processes. Ensuring accurate and complete documentation for smooth processing. Leveraging extensive knowledge of application procedures, requirements, and timelines. |
| Immigration Policy Changes | Proactively monitoring and analyzing immigration policy changes worldwide. Providing advisory services to adapt to new policies and minimize their impact. |
Acumen International is a trusted Global Employer of Record (EOR) provider offering comprehensive business immigration services. With our global expertise and local knowledge, we assist organizations of all sizes in navigating the complex world of immigration and global employment compliance. Our tailored solutions ensure that businesses can access the global talent pool and successfully expand their operations in Pakistan.
Guided Support for Business Immigration in Pakistan
Navigating the intricate documentation requirements of Pakistan’s immigration process can be daunting. Our immigration experts provide expert guidance and support throughout the entire process. We assist with gathering the necessary documents from your employees, ensuring accuracy and completeness. By handling the employer’s role in a business immigration case, we streamline the process, saving you time and effort.
Tailored Business Immigration Solutions in Pakistan
We understand the challenges of meeting the extensive documentation requirements of the immigration process. Our team of immigration experts provides guidance and assistance at every step of the application process. We ensure that all applications and supporting documentation are submitted on time and error-free. Acumen International’s expertise allows you to focus on your core business while we take care of the complexities of the immigration process.
Minimizing Visa and Work Permit Rejections in Pakistan
Acumen International’s Global Employer of Record solution simplifies the process of obtaining work permits for foreign employees in Pakistan. We can sponsor visas and work permits for any number of employees, regardless of their location. By leveraging our expertise and experience, we help streamline onboarding and minimize the effort and cost of managing an international workforce.
Comprehensive Business Immigration Support
Compliance with immigration regulations is crucial for smooth global operations. Acumen International offers ongoing compliance support, conducting regular audits of your immigration processes to identify potential risks and provide practical solutions. We keep your organization informed about changes in immigration regulations, ensuring continuous compliance and mitigating any compliance-related challenges that may arise.
Work Permit Sponsorship and Application Processing in Pakistan
Acumen International simplifies the process of obtaining work permits for foreign employees in Pakistan As a Global Employer of Record, we can sponsor work permits for your highly skilled workforce, regardless of their location. We handle all aspects of work permit sponsorship, ensuring compliance with Pakistan’s immigration laws and regulations while allowing your organization to focus on core business objectives.
Document Preparation and Submission
Our dedicated team assists businesses with meticulous document preparation and submission for immigration purposes. We guide you through the complex documentation requirements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to specific immigration regulations in Pakistan. By efficiently managing the document preparation and submission process, we minimize the risk of errors, delays, and potential rejections.
Immigration Compliance and Advisory Services
Navigating immigration compliance can be complex, particularly when hiring foreign workers in Pakistan. Acumen International provides comprehensive immigration compliance services, ensuring businesses meet all relevant immigration regulations. Our expert advisors offer insightful guidance on the intricacies of Pakistan’s immigration laws, assisting with visa applications, work permits, and compliance with employment eligibility requirements.
Empowering Employer Companies and Individuals in Pakistan
Our comprehensive service is particularly beneficial for companies hiring highly skilled personnel to fill top positions in the country.
For Employer Companies
If your company is looking to relocate selected expatriates to Pakistan, our solution provides a streamlined process for work permit acquisition and expat hiring. We handle all the necessary paperwork and legal requirements, ensuring compliance with local labour regulations. With our expertise, you can seamlessly onboard and employ expatriates, enabling your business to thrive in Pakistan.
For Individuals with Employer Sponsorship
If you are a skilled individual with an employer ready to finance your immigration and foreign employment in Pakistan, our services offer comprehensive support. We guide you and your employer through the work permit process, ensuring compliance and minimizing any challenges. Our expertise and tailored assistance help facilitate a smooth transition to working in Pakistan.
Hiring Highly Skilled Personnel
Our Global Employment with Immigration Support solution is primarily designed for companies hiring highly skilled personnel for top positions in Pakistan. We understand the criticality of these roles and provide specialized assistance in acquiring work permits and meeting legal obligations associated with hiring expatriates. With our support, you can efficiently fill key positions with the right talent, driving your business forward.
Acumen International can provide extra benefits in addition to work permits received for further employment of expats in Pakistan. This includes medical insurance, housing, office rent, mobile phone and car provision to meet-and-greet, dependents relocation, etc.
Attention: we are not an immigration service! We do not provide a work permit and immigration support as a standalone solution to individuals willing to find jobs overseas.
Business Visa Support in Pakistan
The work visa application process in Pakistan can be lengthy and complex. However, at Acumen International Global Employer of Record, we have the expertise and experience to help relocate your employees to overseas markets as smoothly and efficiently as possible.
One of the biggest challenges employers face is navigating the extensive documentation requirements of the immigration process. Our team of immigration experts can provide you with guidance and assistance at every step of the application process. We help you collect all the necessary documents from your employees, including proof of citizenship or legal residence, previous employment verification, birth certificates, and other supporting documents. We also make sure that all applications and supporting documentation are submitted on time and error-free.
Acument International is committed to making the Pakistan business visa and work permit application process as straightforward as possible. Our expert team can take care of all the paperwork and the Pakistan Visa application processes for you, from start to finish, without you even having to step foot in Pakistan.
Estimated Time for Securing a Work Permit in Pakistan
Typically, the procedure of work permit issuance in Pakistan takes from 3 weeks to 1 month until entry to Pakistan and a further two weeks to 1 month before the entire process is completed.
Documents for Securing a Business Visa in Pakistan
To promote investment in the country, the Government of Pakistan is granting 5-year Multiple Entry Business Visas to the businessmen of the countries listed under the following categories:
Application Type
You can apply for two types of visas online :
- First Time (New): You can apply for a new visa if you do not possess a valid Pakistan visa.
- Extension: You can apply for a visa extension if you possess a valid Pakistan visa and you are residing in Pakistan.
Citizens of foreign countries who wish to work and live in Pakistan can apply for a work visa.
- Passport
- Photograph
- SECP registration letter of company
- Recommendation letter By BOI (In case of Extension Mandatory)
- Contact Details of the Sponsor
- Undertaking on company letterhead/In case of CPEC/Government approved project, letter from concerned department /ministry.
- CV of applicant
- Covering letter on company’s letterhead
- Company profile
- Employment agreement
- FBR NTN certificate of the company
Visa Processing Time
Issuance of Visa is the prerogative of the Government of Pakistan.
- 48 Hours (Working Days – First Time Entry)
- 24 Hours (Working Days – First Time Entry for Reko Diq Project
- 4 Weeks (Working Days – Visa Extension)
- 4 Weeks (Working days – First Time Entry/Visa Extension) (For Afghanistan and Somalia Passport
Holders)
Beyond Work Permits and Visa: Global Mobility Services in Pakistan
Acumen, a global business services company, offers a range of benefits beyond simply facilitating a work permit for your personnel on international assignments in Saudi Arabia. These additional services help ensure that the international assignment is successful and that the employee and their dependents can comfortably settle in their new location. Here is a more detailed look at each of the benefits:
Medical Insurance
It’s crucial for international assignees to have access to comprehensive healthcare services in their new location. Acumen can help by arranging medical insurance that ensures your employees and their dependents are covered in case of illness or injury. This not only protects the health of your employees but also reduces potential liability and risk for your business.
Office Rent
Finding and renting office space in a foreign country can be challenging. Acumen International can assist with this by leveraging its local knowledge and relationships to source appropriate office spaces that match your business needs. This could include finding a space in the right location, negotiating the lease, and handling ongoing property management issues.
Dependant Relocation
Moving to a new country can be complex and stressful, especially when an employee’s family is involved. Acumen International can provide services to facilitate the smooth transition of your employee’s dependents. This could include coordinating housing, school enrolment for children, and assisting with immigration requirements.
Housing
Finding suitable housing in a new location can be daunting for an international assignee. Acumen International can help to navigate the local real estate market, negotiate lease agreements, and arrange utilities and other services. This ensures the employee and their family can settle into their new home as quickly and smoothly as possible.
Car and Mobile Phone Provision for Meetings
Your personnel must be able to communicate effectively and navigate the local area. Acumen International can help by setting up local mobile phone services and arranging for a car (either leased or rented), so your employees can travel to and from meetings and other work-related events. This removes the burden of these logistical details from your employees, allowing them to focus on their work.
Disclaimer: We are not an immigration service! We do not provide a work permit and immigration support as a standalone solution to individuals looking to find jobs overseas.
Partner with Acumen International to Hire International Talent in Pakistan
Acumen International is your trusted partner regarding work permit support and expat hiring in Pakistan. We have the expertise and experience to navigate the complexities of work permits and immigration processes.
Choose Acumen International for our in-depth understanding of Pakistan immigration laws, efficient work permit acquisition, and commitment to ensuring a successful relocation and employment process for expatriates. With our specialized ‘work permit and hiring expats through a Global PEO’ solution, we help you achieve your business goals and effectively fill top positions in Pakistan.