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Each pairing has its own page with a full comparison table and verdict block. Start with the option closest to your current shortlist.
Decision aid
Best immigration routes for Pakistani citizens.
There is no universally best route. There is a route that fits your case, your timeline, your capital and your tolerance for procedural risk. This page is the decision aid.
Direct answer
For most Pakistani applicants, the right answer depends on whether your end-state is “in Ukraine” or “in the EU”. Ukraine is faster and cheaper; EU member states are more durable and freer to travel.
| Fastest to residence | Ukraine, Serbia |
|---|---|
| Cheapest end-to-end | Ukraine, Serbia |
| EU long-term path | Poland, Romania, Hungary |
| Founder-friendliest | Ukraine |
| Easiest documentation | UAE (employment), Ukraine (founders) |
| Lowest scam exposure | None — all jurisdictions have active scams targeting Pakistanis |
Related services and guides
Once you have picked a route.
Work permit
Employer-sponsored permit via the State Employment Service — the only lawful basis to work.
Residence permit (TRP)
The посвідка applied for in person after entry on a Type D visa.
Ukraine work visa from Pakistan
The full permit-then-Type-D-visa sequence, step by step.
Last reviewed: 17 July 2026. Outcomes are decided solely by the Ukrainian authorities; no private party can guarantee any visa or permit.
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