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Pakistan

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Passport Rank
#86
Visa-Free Score
32
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Population
220.9M
GDP per Capita
$2K
📋Immigration Notes

Indians generally cannot travel to Pakistan easily due to bilateral tensions. Visa requires prior approval. No immigration pathways for Indian nationals. NICOP for overseas Pakistanis. India-Pakistan bilateral relations affect all immigration matters.

Fastest Route: Standard Naturalization in Pakistan
Naturalization

Standard path to citizenship through extended residency in Pakistan.

10-12 years

Requirements

  • Legal residency for 10 years
  • Clean criminal record
  • Proof of financial stability
  • Language proficiency in Urdu
  • Integration into local community

Advantages

  • Full citizenship rights
  • Pathway available to most applicants
  • No large investment required

Disadvantages

  • Long residency requirement (10 years)
  • Must meet all integration requirements

Step-by-Step: Standard Naturalization in Pakistan

1

Obtain Residency

Secure initial residency permit through work, family, or other qualifying category

~3 months
2

Maintain Continuous Residency

Live in Pakistan for the required 10 years

~120 months
3

Apply for Citizenship

Submit naturalization application with supporting documents

~6 months
4

Interview and Tests

Complete citizenship interview and any required language/civics tests

~3 months
5

Receive Citizenship

Take oath and receive citizenship certificate

~2 months

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