Rule changes, fees and honest explanations — written by Hijrat’s consultants in Islamabad for travellers in Pakistan and overseas Pakistanis. New articles every week.
September 5, 2026
Flanders cut its shortage-occupation list and added a €250 fee in 2026 — here is how the Belgian single permit really works from Pakistan.
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September 4, 2026
Finland raised its online work permit fee to EUR 750 and set a EUR 1,600 minimum salary for 2026 — but with the Islamabad embassy now closed, Pakistani applicants must prove their identity in Doha.
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August 31, 2026
From 19 February 2026 your Norwegian employer must digitally confirm the job offer before you can even submit the application — plus new salary floors from 1 May.
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August 30, 2026
Denmark raised its Pay Limit Scheme threshold to DKK 552,000 for 2026 and refreshed both Positive Lists on 1 July — here is what Pakistani applicants need to know.
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August 29, 2026
Islamabad’s annual quota for ordinary Czech Employee Card applications is zero — here is the narrow route that is actually open, and how to avoid paying for a visa nobody can file.
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August 27, 2026
From 1 June 2026 Sweden requires a work permit salary of at least 90% of the national median — currently SEK 34,470 a month.
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August 26, 2026
What IBCC attestation costs in 2026, how to book it on the attest.ibcc.edu.pk portal, and why it must be done before MOFA apostille.
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August 25, 2026
Canada cut its 2026 Temporary Foreign Worker Program intake and tightened LMIA rules — here is what Pakistani applicants should budget, expect and prepare.
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August 24, 2026
The UAE resumed visit visas for Pakistanis in August 2026 — but only through registered travel agents. Family applications clear first, and what your file must now contain.
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August 23, 2026
The Netherlands raised its highly skilled migrant salary thresholds on 1 January 2026 — here is what Pakistani applicants must earn, pay and prepare.
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August 22, 2026
Austria raised the Red-White-Red Card salary floor to about €3,465 gross a month in 2026 and expanded its shortage occupation list to 64 jobs.
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August 21, 2026
Hungary stopped new guest worker residence permits in June 2026 — here is what Pakistani applicants can still apply for.
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August 20, 2026
Lithuania has opened a 24,706-position quota for non-EU workers in 2026 — here is the real permit process, salary rule, fees and timeline for Pakistani applicants.
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August 19, 2026
Saudi Arabia now requires domestic worker salaries to be paid electronically through Musaned — here is what that means for Pakistani workers and how the visa is issued.
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August 16, 2026
Saudi Arabia’s final exit visa is free to issue but must be used within 60 days — what Pakistani workers should check on iqama validity, huroob and unpaid dues before they fly.
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August 11, 2026
New Zealand changed its Accredited Employer Work Visa pay, English and occupation rules during 2026 — here is what Pakistani workers and their employers must now meet.
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August 9, 2026
Serbia now issues one biometric unified permit covering residence and work — here is the employer-led process, the fees and why Pakistanis must lodge the D visa outside Pakistan.
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August 6, 2026
Pakistani students skip the APS certificate in 2026 — here is the €11,904 blocked account, the €75 fee, HEC attestation and the full step-by-step process.
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August 5, 2026
Croatia’s new single permit merges residence and work approval — here is the full 2026 process, costs and documents for Pakistani workers.
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August 4, 2026
Malta's 2026 rules bring a €600 Single Permit fee, a mandatory €250 pre-departure course and a faster track for skilled workers — here is the full process for Pakistani applicants.
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August 3, 2026
Which trades must pass the Takamol SVP test before a Saudi work visa — test format, $50 fee, pass mark, and centres across Pakistan.
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August 2, 2026
How the MOHRE employment visa really works, what to arrange in Pakistan, who pays the fees, and the new Karachi pre-clearance for UAE flights.
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August 1, 2026
SAR 650 renewal, SAR 8,400–9,600 levy, SAR 400/month per dependent — and who legally pays what under Saudi labour law.
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July 31, 2026
Employer-driven process via Anatolia VAC and the Ministry of Labour — salary multiples, the 5-Turks rule and TRY 19,000–21,000 in fees.
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July 30, 2026
The mandatory Gulf medical: ~Rs 4,500 token, Rs 25,000–28,000 centre fee, automatic centre allocation and what the tests include.
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July 29, 2026
Renew from home via DGIP online — normal, urgent and fast-track fees, 10-year option and home delivery for overseas Pakistanis.
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July 28, 2026
Every Pakistani on a work visa must register with BEOE before flying — the new online e-Protector process, the ~Rs 9,200 fee breakdown, documents and the OEC checked at the airport.
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July 26, 2026
Bahrain's eVisa is genuinely open to Pakistani applicants — the BHD 29 fee, bank statement rule, extensions, and how the employer-led LMRA work route works.
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July 25, 2026
Schengen states refused ~46% of Pakistani applications in 2025 — the countries with the lowest refusal rates, the €90 fee, new EES border rules and how to pick where to apply.
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July 24, 2026
Who can use Oman's eVisa, how the sponsored visit route works from Pakistan, the OMR 20 tourist visa and why work visas are employer-arranged only.
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July 23, 2026
Greece approved ~94,000 seasonal positions for 2026 in tourism and agriculture. How the employer-led process works and how to avoid fake "Greece scheme" agents.
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July 22, 2026
Portugal now limits its job seeker visa to qualified professionals — the degree/experience rule, ~€3,280 funds proof, 120-day validity and realistic expectations.
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July 21, 2026
The legal route runs employer-first: the Polish work permit, the D-type national visa at the Islamabad embassy, e-Konsulat appointments and the documents you need.
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July 20, 2026
Only degree-level (RQF 6) jobs now qualify and the general salary threshold is £41,700 — the exceptions, going rates and what Pakistani applicants should check first.
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July 19, 2026
After a ~19-year freeze, Kuwait has reopened tourist, family visit, commercial and work visas for Pakistanis — the process, documents and scams to avoid.
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July 18, 2026
Ireland attracts Pakistani students with English-taught degrees — here are the 2026 fees, the ~€10,000 funds rule, IELTS 6.0 and the step-by-step process.
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July 17, 2026
Japan’s SSW visa hires Pakistanis across 16 sectors — here are the JLPT N4 and skills tests, Type 1 vs Type 2, and the step-by-step 2026 process.
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July 16, 2026
Romania hires Pakistani workers through an employer work permit and the D/AM long-stay visa — here are the 2026 steps, the new €300 visa fee and how to avoid scams.
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July 15, 2026
How Pakistanis work in Korea through the OEC lucky draw and EPS-TOPIK test — 2026 fees, salary and the full step-by-step process.
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July 14, 2026
Azerbaijan’s e-Visa (ASAN) is almost entirely online — here’s the 2026 fee (about USD 25), 3-day processing and the step-by-step process for Pakistani travellers.
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July 13, 2026
The Chinese visa fee is waived for Pakistanis until Dec 2026 — here are the Z work and X1/X2 study visas, documents, the COVA/Gerry’s process and timelines.
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July 12, 2026
Since Pakistan joined the Hague Apostille Convention: how apostille and MOFA attestation work, fees by document type, timelines, and options for overseas Pakistanis.
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July 11, 2026
What NICOP and POC are, 2026 fees by country zone, processing times, and how to apply online via NADRA’s Pak Identity portal.
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July 8, 2026
Pakistanis need a 60-day Thai tourist e-Visa (about $40) plus the mandatory free TDAC arrival card — here are the fees, documents, steps and scam warnings.
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July 8, 2026
Pakistanis need a Malaysia eVisa (30-day stay) plus the mandatory free MDAC arrival card — here are the fees, documents, steps and scam warnings.
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July 8, 2026
Chevening, Fulbright, Erasmus Mundus, CSC and more — the key fully-funded scholarships Pakistani students can target this season, with timelines and tips.
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July 6, 2026
Italy has reserved 10,500 work-visa places for Pakistani workers — here is the quota split, click days, the nulla osta and the embassy visa steps.
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July 6, 2026
New £558 fee, higher maintenance funds, and the shorter Graduate Route from January 2027 — what Pakistani students must know before applying.
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July 5, 2026
How Pakistanis and overseas Pakistanis get a Police Character Certificate (PCC) in 2026 — online and embassy routes, MOFA apostille, fees and timelines.
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July 3, 2026
Your complete visa documents checklist for Pakistanis — passport, photos, bank statements, cover letter, attestation and translation — plus mistakes that cause refusals.
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July 3, 2026
Certified translation is often non-negotiable for visas, study abroad and legal use — what counts as “accepted” and how to avoid rejection.
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July 2, 2026
How the Qatar Visa Center works — biometrics, GAMCA medical, contract signing, costs and who pays — plus safety tips for Pakistani workers.
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June 30, 2026
Maldives, Azerbaijan, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Kyrgyzstan and more — the best summer spots you can visit on visa-on-arrival or eVisa.
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June 30, 2026
Who can sponsor, the SAR fees, mandatory insurance, attested marriage and birth certificates and the Absher/MOFA process — explained for Pakistanis.
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June 29, 2026
New 2026 fees, the AUD 29,710 funds rule, the Genuine Student test, the polio-certificate requirement and processing times for Pakistanis.
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June 28, 2026
The real Golden Visa routes for Pakistanis — property, salary and business — plus fees, and the truth about the viral AED 100,000 “lifetime visa”.
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June 27, 2026
Germany’s job-seeker card lets Pakistanis move for up to a year to find work — here are the points, the €1,091 funds rule and the €75 fee.
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June 26, 2026
The complete document checklist — nikah nama translation, NADRA Marriage Certificate, FRC and MOFA attestation — and the process for spouse and family visas from Pakistan.
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June 26, 2026
Get your NADRA Family Registration Certificate attested by MOFA and certified-translated for visa and family sponsorship — process, fee and timeline.
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June 26, 2026
The full HEC to MOFA to Saudi Culture and Embassy chain for attesting your degree for work in Saudi Arabia — documents, fees and timeline.
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June 26, 2026
Visa on arrival, Hayya eVisa and family visit — price, requirements, the polio certificate rule and processing time for Pakistanis.
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June 26, 2026
Certified Urdu-to-English nikah nama translation accepted by embassies, NADRA and MOFA for spouse, family and visit visa applications — cost and turnaround.
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June 26, 2026
Canada now wants proof of CAD 22,895 beyond tuition, a PAL for most students, and applies a study-permit cap. What Pakistani applicants need to know.
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June 25, 2026
HEC moved degree attestation fully online in May 2026 — no office visits, an e-certificate, and a Rs 3,000 fee. Here is the new process and the MOFA chain.
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June 24, 2026
The UK Standard Visitor visa rose to £135 in April 2026. Here is the real cost from Pakistan, the long-term options, and how to avoid a non-refundable refusal.
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June 23, 2026
The $185 MRV fee, the new $250 visa integrity fee, and current B1/B2 appointment wait times for Pakistani applicants.
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June 22, 2026
Common B1/B2 interview questions, DS-160 tips, documents to bring, and mistakes that cause refusals.
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June 21, 2026
The $350 SEVIS fee, $185 MRV fee, the new $250 integrity fee, the interview and wait times for students.
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June 20, 2026
The CAD $100 TRV fee, CAD $85 biometrics, current processing times and tips to avoid refusal.
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June 12, 2026
Is the Dubai/UAE visit visa open for Pakistanis in 2026? Yes — new rules: mandatory travel insurance, AED 50/day overstay fines, online extensions, th…
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June 11, 2026
Umrah rules changed for 2026: the visa entry window is now 30 days, hotels must be Nusuk-approved (no booking, no visa), applications go through licen…
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June 10, 2026
UK visitor visa fees increased on 8 April 2026. The 6-month visitor visa from Pakistan now costs about £135 (PKR 53,000–55,000 with VFS charges), proc…
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June 8, 2026
Saudi Arabia work visa process from Pakistan in 2026: job offer via Qiwa, degree attestation, GAMCA medical, Tasheer biometrics. Realistic cost PKR 15…
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June 6, 2026
Since 10 April 2026 the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) records fingerprints and photos at every Schengen border. With a ~47% rejection rate for Pakistani …
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June 4, 2026
Pakistani passport 2026: 32 destinations visa-free/visa-on-arrival/eTA, 15 visa-on-arrival countries, 47 eVisa countries including Malaysia, Thailand,…
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June 2, 2026
Türkiye eVisa for Pakistani citizens costs USD 61.50 and requires a valid Schengen, UK, US or Ireland visa. No such visa? The sticker visa route throu…
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May 30, 2026
Dubai visit visa rejections for Pakistani applicants: incomplete documents, weak bank statements, young solo male profile, fake bookings. A consultant…
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