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Immigration to Palau from Pakistan

It is possible to immigrate to Palau from Pakistan but it is not that easy as compared to other countries. 

A breakdown of key considerations

Here are some of the factors that you should consider: 

Visa options

But, a Pakistani cannot visit Palau even for tourism and for a short period without a visa. However, there’s some good news:

Visa on arrival

Visa on arrival is granted to the people of Pakistan travelling to Palau. This makes entry easy especially when it is the first time and the stay is not more than thirty days. Here are the documents that you will need; a passport, a ticket to the next country, $200 per week for your needs, and a Palau Entry Form. 

Long-Term stays and Immigration

For longer stays or for business or residence, there is another type of visa that has to be gotten from the one stated above. Here are some possibilities: 

Work Visa: If you are fortunate enough to secure an employment in Palau, then your employer may be in a place to help you obtain for a work permit. This may involve them getting a work permit for you and then applying for your visa as the employer. 

Residence Visa: To be granted a permanent residency a residence permit may be necessary. The details of the procedures and measures that have to be followed in order to acquire the residence visas in Palau is rather limited on the internet. 

Challenges and considerations

You may encounter the following challenges:

Limited Information

Unfortunately, it is rather problematic to get the present and precise details about the procedures of Pakistanis relocating to Palau since it is not a frequent process. 

Distance and travel costs

Pakistan and Palau are quite far away and this may prove to be quite expensive and time consuming. Especially when it comes to peopleโ€™s movement to the other country for visa processing and other future visits. 

Job Market

Palau is a small economy and employment for the foreign worker may not be easily found especially if one does not have a particular skill. It is correct that the information regarding the job market is very vital and one should ensure that they get this information before they go out to seek for a job. 

Recommended steps

You should carry out the following precautions:

Contact the Palau Bureau of Immigration and Labor

But in the aspect of information it is better to contact the Palau Bureau of Immigration and Labor. To get the information about the visa application for Pakistanis especially for the stay more than 30 days or for the residence visa. 

Explore Employer Sponsorship

If you are interested in a certain job in Palau, it may be useful to try to establish from the company if it can assist with the issue of a work permit. This will help in the visa application process because all the information that is needed will be in order, thus the process will be quick and efficient. 

Consult an Immigration Lawyer

Thus, it is advised that one should consult a Pacific Island immigration lawyer to assist in the legal procedures. They can provide you with more detailed information as to your case and handle the legal aspect of your case since there is not much information available to the public. 

Language

There is no need to learn another language for Palau because the language spoken in Palau is English. However, this will help in the language issue. It is recommended that one should learn more about the culture and religion of the people within the area. 

Cost of Living

The standard of living is relatively cheaper in Pakistan than in Palau. Hence, it is recommended that one should conduct a research so that one can be financially ready. 

Take away

Relocation is one of the most crucial events in a personโ€™s life. The following are some of the possible disadvantage and advantage of Palau which can be observed before choosing to go for it. It is recommended that one should consult a Pacific Island immigration lawyer for the process and for the enhancement of the prospects.ย 

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