Pakistan

Pakistan, with its strategic location in South Asia, presents untapped potential for high net worth immigration investment. Its emerging markets, particularly in real estate and technology, offer growth opportunities. Cities like Islamabad and Lahore are gaining interest for luxury property investments. While navigating the business landscape can be challenging due to regulatory complexities, the country’s rich cultural heritage, hospitable populace, and scenic diversity from mountains to coastlines add to its residential appeal. Pakistan’s large, youthful population also promises a dynamic workforce for investors.

Pakistan Golden Visa

Pakistan does not currently offer a traditional “golden visa” or direct citizenship by investment programme like those found in Europe or the Caribbean. However, there are several pathways for foreign nationals to invest, reside, or even acquire citizenship under specific conditions

Pakistan Citizenship by Investment for Commonwealth Citizens

Pakistan offers a unique Citizenship by Investment route exclusively for citizens of Commonwealth countries. Eligible applicants can obtain Pakistani citizenship by transferring at least Rs. 5 million (about US$18,000) to Pakistan through official banking channels.

Pakistan Business Investment

Foreign nationals can apply for Pakistan’s Investor Visa. These range from 3 to 5 years long both of which can be extended.  It is intended for those who establish a business, invest, or engage in commercial activities in Pakistan.

Country Passport Strength and Ranking

If Pakistan were to offer a Citizenship by Investment programme, one of the concerns for applicants would be its passport. The Pakistani passport offers visa-free access to only 46 countries worldwide. It is one of the weakest passports in the world. In terms of access for business people, it offers visa-free access to just 2.2% of the world’s wealth (as measured by GDP) and 4.6% of the global travel popularity. It ranks a lowly198^th overall in La Vida’s comprehensive Global Passport Ranking, coming third-to-last. This is one factor in the attraction of citizenship by investment into a second passport by Pakistani nationals in programmes such as those of Malta and Grenada.

Dual Citizenship in Pakistan

Pakistan allows dual citizenship with 21 countries, including the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, and several others. Dual nationals enjoy most rights of Pakistani citizens but cannot serve in Parliament