Pakistan Country Profile

Passport
For more details visit Pakistan Passport Ranking
  • Passport Grade
    D-
  • Passport Ranking
    198/198
  • Passport Score
    11.2/198
  • Visa-free Countries
    29
  • Visa-required Countries
    169
  • Access to the World's GDP
    1%
  • Access to the World's Surface Area
    4%
  • Access to the World's Population
    6%
  • Access to the Unesco Sites
    4%
Citizenship and Naturalization
Birthright citizenship (Jus Soli)
  • Birthright citizenship (Jus Soli)
    Yes
    Unrestricted: Any child born in the country automatically becomes a citizen.
Naturalization - Standard Conditions
  • Minimum residency period
    5 years
  • Physical presence requirement
  • Language test
  • Need to renounce original citizenship?
  • Can minor children naturalize?
  • Can naturalized parents pass citizenship to a child born abroad?
  • Can you lose naturalization due to prolonged absence/ naturalization elsewhere?
Naturalization - Your Spouse is a Citizen
  • Living IN the country: Residency/marriage requirement
    – / –
  • Living ABROAD: Marriage requirement
  • Language test
  • Need to renounce original citizenship?
Naturalization - Other Beneficial Provisions
  • Your child is a citizen
  • Citizens of specific countries
"–": The provision has not been analysed.
Taxation
For more details visit Cost of Living
  • Taxation Type
    Residence-based
A tax resident of a country with a RESIDENCE-BASED tax system pays taxes on their WORLDWIDE income. However, if you lose tax residency status there (e.g., by moving out), the country will generally stop taxing you.

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Pakistan Overview
  • Region
    Asia
  • Capital City
    Islamabad
  • Largest City
    Karachi
  • Currency
    Pakistani rupee
  • Languages
    Urdu, English, Punjabi
  • Population
    229.5 million (5th)
  • Life Expectancy
    69.7 years (173rd)
  • GDP (Nominal)
    $376.5 billion (42nd)
  • GDP/Capita
    $1,641 (169th)
Useful Data
For more details visit Cost of Living
  • Cost of Living
    Dirt-cheap (1/7)
  • Climate
    Average (3/5)
  • Safety
    Average (4/7)
  • Pollution
    Polluted (4/5)
  • English Proficiency
    Low (4/5)

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