Europe jobs for Pakistanis: work visa guide 2026
Which European countries hire workers from Pakistan, how to get a work permit and visa, what it costs in US dollars, and the Pakistan formalities before you travel.
Can Pakistanis work in Europe?
Yes. Many European countries issue work permits to Pakistani citizens when a local employer offers a job, especially in factories, warehouses, construction, hotels, home care, cleaning and driving. The employer's work permit always comes first; then you apply for the national work visa.
How to get a Europe work visa from Pakistan
- Apply online and upload your passport, photo and CV. Registration is free.
- Employer selection. The employer reviews your profile and may interview you online.
- Work permit. The employer applies for your work permit in the European country, usually in 2–4 months.
- Visa. With the work permit, you apply for the national (type D) work visa at the embassy or visa centre that handles your country.
- Departure formalities. Register with the Protector of Emigrants under the Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment before departure.
- Travel and start work. You pay our service charge within 7 days after the visa is issued and travel to start your contract.
Where do Pakistanis apply for the visa?
Most European embassies are in Islamabad, and many also accept applications through visa centres in other major cities.
Europe work permit programmes open to Pakistanis
| Programme | Jobs | Target net / month | Programme fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium VX26 | Manufacturing & Warehouse | €2,080–€2,150 net/month (est.) | $3,996 |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina VX33 | Transport & Construction | €650–€1,400 net/month | $3,197 |
| Bulgaria VX27 | Hospitality | €582–€1,086 net/month (est.) | $5,062 |
| Croatia VX16 | Construction & Warehouse | €1,100–€1,250 net/month | $2,930 |
| Croatia – Zagreb Drivers VX03 | Driving & Logistics | €1,350 net/month | $3,730 |
| Cyprus VX15 | Construction | €1,300–€1,400 net/month | $3,463 |
| Denmark VX30 | Night Cleaning | €2,700 net/month | $4,396 |
| Estonia VX19 | Factory & Warehouse | €1,200–€1,400 net/month | $3,463 |
| Finland VX13 | Manufacturing & Industrial Support | €1,650–€1,900 net/month | $4,262 |
| Finland – Helsinki Home Care VX10 | Home Care / Elderly Care | €2,400 net/month | $4,262 |
| France – Marseille Food Production VX04 | Food Production | €1,600 net/month | $4,262 |
| France – Paris Hospitality VX05 | Hospitality | €1,450 net/month | $4,262 |
| Georgia VX34 | Housekeeping & Hospitality | USD 520 net/month | $1,598 |
| Germany VX29 | General Unskilled Employment | from €2,200 net/month | $4,262 |
| Germany – Berlin Elderly Care VX09 | Home Care / Elderly Care | €3,250 net/month | $5,062 |
| Greece – Construction & Agriculture VX17 | Construction & Agriculture | €1,000–€1,200 net/month | $4,262 |
| Greece – Crete Hotel Housekeeping VX08 | Hotel Housekeeping | €1,450 net/month | $4,262 |
| Greece – Thessaloniki Hospitality VX18 | Hospitality | €1,130 net/month | $4,262 |
| Italy VX21 | Delivery & Logistics | €1,300–€1,500 net/month | $4,262 |
| Italy – Rimini Housekeeping VX06 | Hotel Housekeeping | €1,500 net/month | $3,929 |
| Italy – Venice Hotel Kitchen VX07 | Hotel Kitchen & Cleaning | €1,500 net/month | $3,929 |
| Latvia VX23 | Construction & Building Services | €1,200–€1,500 net/month | $3,996 |
| Luxembourg VX20 | Construction & Industrial Support | €2,400–€2,650 net/month | $5,594 |
| Malta – Home Care VX32 | Home Care / Elderly Care | €1,713 net/month (est.) | $4,262 |
| Malta – Hospitality VX14 | Hospitality | €1,250–€1,300 net/month | $4,529 |
| Montenegro VX31 | Hospitality & Construction | €864–€1,372 net/month (est.) | $3,330 |
| Netherlands – Rotterdam Elderly Care VX11 | Home Care / Elderly Care | €2,200 net/month | $5,062 |
| Netherlands – Utrecht Home Care VX12 | Home Care / Elderly Care | €2,200 net/month | $5,062 |
| North Macedonia VX36 | Meat Processing & Food Manufacturing | €530 per month | $2,930 |
| Portugal VX24 | Warehousing & Hospitality | €774 net/month (est.) | $3,730 |
| Romania VX35 | Garment & Textile Manufacturing | €880 per month | $4,262 |
| Serbia VX28 | Warehousing | €650 net/month | $2,398 |
| Slovakia VX25 | Transport & Delivery | €1,654 net/month (est.) | $3,596 |
| Slovenia VX22 | Manufacturing & Production | €1,000 net/month | $3,996 |
| Spain – Construction VX02 | Construction | €1,400 net/month | $4,262 |
| Spain – Food Production VX01 | Food Production | €1,350 net/month | $3,730 |
Programme fees in US dollars; the EUROVISADESK service charge is paid only after your visa is issued. Air tickets and embassy visa fees are separate. See the fees page for the payment plan of each programme.
Documents to prepare
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned stay, ideally much longer
- Passport-size photos with a white background
- CV listing every job with dates — Europass format for Italy, Hungary, Romania, Greece, the Netherlands and Croatia
- Experience letters, including from Gulf employers
- Education and trade certificates; driving licence for driver jobs
- Police clearance certificate and, when asked, a medical report
Popular country guides
- Malta work visa – hospitality and home care
- Luxembourg work visa – construction
- Greece work visa – construction and hotels
- Romania work visa – garment manufacturing
- Croatia work visa – construction and drivers
- Italy work visa – delivery and hotels
Frequently asked questions
Which European country is easiest for Pakistanis to get a work visa?
There is no single easiest country. Countries with labour shortages, such as Malta, Croatia, Greece, Romania, Cyprus and Italy, regularly issue employer-sponsored permits for semi-skilled jobs. Your experience, age and documents decide which programme fits you best.
How much does it cost for Pakistanis to work in Europe?
Programme fees on our site range from $1,598 to $5,594, and most of it is repaid in instalments after you start work. Our service charge is paid only after your visa is issued. Air tickets and embassy fees are separate.
How long does a Europe work visa take from Pakistan?
Usually about 3–4 months from registration to visa, depending on the employer, the work-permit authority and the embassy.
Do Pakistanis need Protector of Emigrants registration?
Yes. Pakistani workers going abroad for employment register with the Protector of Emigrants (Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment) before departure, in addition to the European work permit and visa.
Can I go on a visit visa and find a job in Europe?
No. A Schengen visit visa does not allow you to work. Get the work permit and the correct national work visa before you travel.
Start your application
Apply online in your language, upload your passport and CV, and our team will contact you within 2 working days. Registration is free.