To bolster foreign investment, Pakistan’s interim government has instituted changes to the national visa policy, streamlining the process for foreign investors. As per the updated policy, foreign investors can now secure a 6-month business visa within 24 hours, a move aimed at fostering a business-friendly environment in the country.
This decision, endorsed by the federal cabinet, mandates Pakistani missions across 103 countries to grant 5-year business visas within 24 hours and 1-year short-term investor visas within the same timeframe, enhancing the accessibility and appeal of Pakistan’s business sector to international investors. Moreover, based on recommendations from the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), 3-year investor visas will be processed within a day, and 5-year investor visas will be issued in just 10 days by the Ministry of Interior.
