Pakistan · Investing
Pakistan Investor visa · deposit
Savings needed: $50k+
Business Investor Visa, long term: foreign currency balance in Pakistan
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Key facts
Investor visa · deposit is an investing route for Pakistan. Applicants need savings of $50k+. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Money needed
- $50k+
Cost, time and long term
Shown, not spent$50k+
- $50,000Balance in one or more foreign currency accounts in Pakistan of not less than USD 50,000.
RenewalRenewable
After the five-year visa, an extension of two years with multiple entries is available.
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- The applicant invests in Pakistan and applies for the long-term (five-year) business investor visa.
What you must show2
- A balance of not less than USD 50,000 in one or more foreign currency accounts in Pakistan.
- A recommendation of the Board of Investment can be provided instead of proof of investment.
Documents3
- Proof of the investment as described for this route, or the BOI recommendation.
- A passport and a photograph.
- Proof of legal residence when applying from a third country.
Steps2
- Apply online on the Pakistan Online Visa System, from the country of residence or from Pakistan when extending.
- Processing takes 10 days for countries on the Business Visa List and four weeks for other countries.
After you arrive1
- Extension of two years with multiple entries is available while holding a valid visa and living in Pakistan.
What happens at day 183
How Pakistan decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
- At least 183 days in a tax yearAn individual present in Pakistan for 183 days or more in the tax year is a resident individual.
- Foreign-source income
Resident individuals pay income tax on worldwide income at progressive rates: 0% up to PKR 600,000, (≈ $2,170) rising to 35% on salaried income above PKR 7,000,000 (≈ $25,300) and 45% on other income above PKR 5,600,000 (≈ $20,200); from tax year 2027 salaried individuals pay no surcharge.
- Special regime
Foreign-source salary of residents exempt if foreign tax is paid · Tax relief
Foreign-source salary received by a resident individual is exempt from Pakistani tax if foreign-source income tax has been paid on it, including tax withheld by the employer.
All tax rules for Pakistan Tax records checked
Full official text
Five-year multiple-entry business investor visa for foreigners who hold at least USD 50,000 in foreign currency accounts in Pakistan. 1 2
What you must show
- Savings of at least $50,000 · Balance in one or more foreign currency accounts in Pakistan of not less than USD 50,000. 1
Requirements
- The applicant invests in Pakistan and applies for the long-term (five-year) business investor visa. 1
- A balance of not less than USD 50,000 in one or more foreign currency accounts in Pakistan. 1
- A recommendation of the Board of Investment can be provided instead of proof of investment. 1
- Proof of the investment as described for this route, or the BOI recommendation. 1
- A passport and a photograph. 1
- Proof of legal residence when applying from a third country. 1
- Apply online on the Pakistan Online Visa System, from the country of residence or from Pakistan when extending. 2
- Processing takes 10 days for countries on the Business Visa List and four weeks for other countries. 1
- Extension of two years with multiple entries is available while holding a valid visa and living in Pakistan. 1
Stay
- Five years with multiple entries; extension of two years with multiple entries.
- Visa validity: 60 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
Citizens of the countries covered by the online visa system; processing is faster for countries on the Business Visa List and slower for other countries.
Work
Business activity in Pakistan.
Family
Each accompanying family member files a separate application; listing a family member in the application does not grant them a visa.
Official sources
- Business - Investor Visa · Pakistan Online Visa System, Ministry of Interior (NADRA) · checked 2026-10-12
- Frequently asked questions · Pakistan Online Visa System, Ministry of Interior (NADRA) · checked 2026-10-12
Investor visa · deposit and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investor visa · deposit | Needs savings of $50k+ | – | – |
| Investor visa · company | Needs an investment of $50k+ | – | – |
| Investor visa · other | Needs an investment of $50k+ | – | – |
| Investor visa · property | Needs an investment of $100k+ | – | – |
| SIFC investor visa | – | – | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Investor visa · deposit?
Savings of at least $50,000. Balance in one or more foreign currency accounts in Pakistan of not less than USD 50,000.
How long can I stay on the Investor visa · deposit?
Five years with multiple entries; extension of two years with multiple entries.
Can I work on the Investor visa · deposit?
Business activity in Pakistan.
Can I bring my family on the Investor visa · deposit?
Each accompanying family member files a separate application; listing a family member in the application does not grant them a visa.
Is there a tax break for Investor visa · deposit holders in Pakistan?
Foreign-source salary of residents exempt if foreign tax is paid: Foreign-source salary received by a resident individual is exempt from Pakistani tax if foreign-source income tax has been paid on it, including tax withheld by the employer. It's separate from the visa and has its own conditions.
Tax
Special regime
Foreign-source salary of residents exempt if foreign tax is paid
Tax relief
Details
- Who: Foreign-source income tax has been paid on the salary
Foreign-source salary received by a resident individual is exempt from Pakistani tax if foreign-source income tax has been paid on it, including tax withheld by the employer.
Taxed on
Foreign-source salary of resident individuals.
Who it applies to
- Foreign-source income tax has been paid on the salary, or the employer withheld tax and paid it to the revenue authority of the country where the employment was exercised.
Exclusions
- Foreign-source income other than salary is taxed in Pakistan with a credit for foreign tax paid, under section 103.
Tax residence
Applies to individuals who are resident in Pakistan for the tax year under the 183-day test.
Visas
Not tied to any visa.
Other taxes
Foreign-source income that is not salary is taxed in Pakistan with a foreign tax credit limited by the Ordinance.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-12 against 2 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Business - Investor Visa · Pakistan Online Visa System, Ministry of Interior (NADRA) · checked 2026-10-12
- Frequently asked questions · Pakistan Online Visa System, Ministry of Interior (NADRA) · checked 2026-10-12
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