Pakistan

Pakistan’s strategic position in South Asia, together with its large consumer market and growing technology and real estate sectors, creates opportunities for high-net-worth investors. Major cities such as Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi are important centres for business, property and entrepreneurship.

Pakistan Golden Visa

Pakistan does not offer a traditional Golden Visa through passive investment in property, funds or government bonds. However, foreign nationals may qualify for long-term visas through active business or investment in Pakistan, while a separate citizenship route is available to eligible Commonwealth citizens.

Pakistan Investor Visa

Pakistan offers short-term and long-term Investor Visas for foreign nationals investing or conducting qualifying business activities in the country. These provide multiple entry for three or five years, with extension options available. The visa does not automatically provide permanent residency or citizenship.

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 PKR 5 million (approximately US$18,000) to Pakistan through official banking channels.

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Pakistani Citizenship and Passport Power

According to the La Vida Passport Value Index, a Pakistani passport provides access to 86 of the world’s 227 destinations, representing 37.9% of worldwide destinations, 6.5% of global GDP and 15.0% of the worldwide visitor market. It ranks 188th overall in La Vida’s Global Passport Ranking. The passport does not provide visa-free or simplified access to several major markets, including the UK, USA, China, Japan or the Schengen Area.

Compare a Pakistani passport with another option using La Vida’s free Passport Value Report to see the additional destinations, GDP and visitor-market access a second passport could provide.

Dual Citizenship in Pakistan

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

Residency and Citizenship Programs for Pakistani Citizens

Pakistani citizens seeking broader global access can consider established alternatives. Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Programs such as Grenada and St Kitts and Nevis provide a direct route to a second passport without relocation, while the Portugal Golden Visa offers European residency, Schengen travel and a long-term pathway towards citizenship.