US starts fast-track visa trial – who can apply?
- 23-Jul-2026
US has launched a pilot program allowing some tourist and business visa (B-Visa) applicants to pay an additional $750 for an earlier visa interview, on top of the standard $185 visa application fee. The Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) Expedited Appointment Pilot Program, announced by the US Department of State on 22 July, will run until 31 […]
Belgium permanent residency for Pakistanis – Full procedure
- 22-Jul-2026
Belgium offers permanent residency to foreign nationals, which is an attractive option for them, including Pakistanis, to live in the country for a longer period. The Western country, Belgium, has a highly developed, export-oriented economy driven largely by the services sector, which contributes approximately 77% of the country’s GDP. Foreign nationals need to meet several […]
Canada offers residency to Pakistanis within 14 days
- 16-Jul-2026
Canada has announced new immigration measures aimed at strengthening its healthcare system and addressing a nationwide shortage of doctors by making it easier for qualified foreign physicians, including those from Pakistan, to work and settle in the country. According to Canadian immigration authorities, eligible doctors from Pakistan and other countries will have access to five […]
Jobs in Germany for Pakistanis: Here’s what you need to know
- 15-Jul-2026
ISLAMABAD, July 15: Germany is looking for more qualified nurses as its ageing population has increased the demand for healthcare workers. The country is hiring professionals from different countries, including Pakistan. Pakistani nurses who want to work in Germany must first get their qualifications officially recognised by the German authorities before they can start working. […]
Germany offers job opportunities to Pakistanis – How to apply?
- 13-Jul-2026
Germany is offering employment opportunities through its official portal, encouraging skilled Pakistani workers to explore vacancies across a wide range of sectors. The “Make it in Germany” portal is an official job platform designed specifically for qualified professionals seeking careers in Berlin. According to the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (BEOE) in Pakistan, the platform […]
Germany’s 2026 visa-free list is out: 62 countries outside Schengen/EU can enter without a visa
- 13-Jul-2026
Germany will continue allowing citizens from 62 countries outside the European Union and Schengen Area to enter without a visa for short stays of up to 90 days in 2026, according to the German Federal Foreign Office. The policy, outlined in the government’s official visa requirements list, permits eligible travelers to visit Germany for tourism, […]
Saudi Arabia launches new visa requirement: Who is eligible, how much it costs?
- 12-Jul-2026
The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Tourism has recently started its initial phase of the widely-anticipated Package Visa as part of their broader efforts to promote tourism under Vision 2030. The innovative digital travel solution, aimed at streamlining travel procedures, permits international tourists to book their tickets, accommodations, essential health insurance, and e-tourist visa at the […]
UK tightens immigration rules affecting work, study, family visas
- 12-Jul-2026
The UK government has unveiled a sweeping overhaul of its immigration rules, introducing wide-ranging changes that tighten visa requirements, strengthen deportation powers, and reshape the framework governing work, study and family migration. The changes, contained in Statement of Changes HC 259 laid before Parliament on July 9, 2026, amend 42 sections of the Immigration Rules […]