Work Visa Processing from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia, GCC & Turkey

Typical processing time is 4 to 8 weeks from demand letter to worker departure. This includes candidate sourcing, documentation, GAMCA medical, embassy visa stamping, Protectorate clearance, and travel arrangements. Urgent requirements can be fast-tracked to 3-4 weeks.

PPA handles all Pakistan-side processing: candidate sourcing, screening, trade testing (NAVTTC), document attestation (HEC, MOFA, Embassy), GAMCA medical coordination, Enjaz/MUSANED (Saudi), QVC (Qatar), Protectorate registration, PakSoftSkills verification, insurance, pre-departure briefing, and travel. Destination-country formalities (IQAMA, Emirates ID, civil ID, residence cards, labour cards) are handled by the employer or their local representative.

Yes. PPA holds OEP License 0332/LHR issued by the Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment (BEOE), Government of Pakistan. We have been continuously licensed since 1975 — over 50 years of uninterrupted operations.

GAMCA (GCC Approved Medical Centres Association) medical examination is mandatory for all workers going to GCC countries. It includes blood tests, chest X-ray, physical examination, and urine/stool analysis. PPA handles medical token issuance, appointment scheduling, and report collection across Pakistan.

The Protectorate of Emigrants (POE) is a Pakistan government body that protects workers abroad. Registration is mandatory by law for every worker on a work visa. The Protector verifies your employment contract, ensures insurance coverage, and stamps your passport. Without this stamp, airlines will not allow boarding.

Yes. Since November 2025, all Pakistani workers departing on work visas must register on the PakSoftSkills platform and complete a free online soft-skills training course. Without the completion certificate, the Protectorate will refuse clearance. PPA assists all candidates with registration and completion.

PPA operates under regulated government fee structure. OEPs are required to charge only the regulated deposit amounts. PPA's fees are charged to the employer, not the worker, in line with international best practices.

Yes. PPA conducts pre-screened remote video interviews across multiple Pakistani cities simultaneously. This eliminates delegation travel costs while maintaining the same quality of candidate selection. On-site delegation visits can also be facilitated when preferred.

PPA processes Pakistan-side visa documentation for Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and Turkey. Each country has specific requirements which PPA manages end-to-end from the Pakistan side.

PPA supplies electricians, welders, pipe fitters, heavy equipment operators, scaffolders, HVAC technicians, civil engineers, mechanical engineers, drivers, hospitality staff, healthcare workers, facility management teams, factory workers, and supervisory/managerial professionals.