Investor & business visas, made clearer.
Prepare your application with SIFC guidance, then apply and track it on the official NADRA visa portal.
Process adapted from the supplied SIFC visa diagram. Eligibility, fees, validity and processing times change — always confirm the current rules for your category on the official SIFC and NADRA pages linked below.
From recommendation to visa decision
Your visa journey in four steps.
Request a recommendation
What you do
Submit your recommendation request through the official SIFC Ticketing Hub.
Open SIFC Ticketing HubWhat happens next
Prepare the five supporting items below so the SIFC team can review your request.
View original SIFC process diagram
Adapted from the supplied SIFC process diagram. Confirm current requirements on the official SIFC visa page.
SIFC Investor Visa
For investors engaging with Pakistan through SIFC facilitation. Applications are made on the official NADRA portal; SIFC can support you with a recommendation where required.
Official Investor Visa pageDocuments listed by SIFC
- Valid passport (check required validity for your category on the official portal)
- Recent passport-size photograph
- SIFC recommendation letter or recommendation email
Additional documents may apply to your category or nationality — confirm on the official page before submitting.
Preparation checklist
0/7 done · saved on this deviceNeed help from this portal?
You can save a facilitation assistance request here and follow its responses. For an official SIFC recommendation, submit through the SIFC Ticketing Hub using step 1 above. Official visa application status is checked on NADRA.
Request facilitation assistanceFrequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Investor and Business visa?
The SIFC Investor Visa is for investors facilitated through SIFC, while the SIFC Business Visa serves business visitors, including those from countries on the NADRA Business Visa List. Eligibility, validity and processing differ by category — always confirm on the official portal for your nationality.
Does SIFC issue or approve visas?
No. Visas are issued through the official NADRA Pakistan Online Visa system. SIFC can facilitate — for example with recommendation support — but the decision and the visa itself come from the official channel.
What is the difference between SIFC assistance status and my visa status?
Your SIFC assistance request (tracked in this portal) shows the progress of facilitation support, such as a recommendation. Your actual visa application status is only available on the official NADRA portal. The two are separate.
How long does processing take and what does it cost?
Processing times and fees depend on your category and nationality and change over time. Check the official fee structure and your category page on the NADRA portal for current figures.
Can I extend my visa?
Extensions are handled through the official NADRA visa portal. Review the extension guidance for your category there, and contact SIFC if you need facilitation support for an extension linked to an active investment.