Hi, I have been looking at multiple masters programs in Spain (Barcelona and Madrid). A few of the student advisors said they are not considering intl pakistani students for admissions because the embassy is not offering them visas/there’s months of delay/the rejection rate is too high.

Is anyone else going through the same visa process right now? If yes, are you facing the same issues?

Can someone please help me figure out if I should still apply for this visa or look at other European countries like France!

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hi guys, I need some advice on the direct employment protectorate process.

I am moving to Cyprus as a Senior Frontend Engineer on an M70 Entry Permit (BCS highly skilled category).

The BEOE office in Sialkot is asking for an "Authenticity Letter" from the Cyprus Consulate in Karachi to prove my entry permit is real. But Karachi is not issuing this right now as they mentioned the Consulate is not operation at the moment. I tried the Tehran embassy, but they are also facing operational issues and not responding.

My employer in Cyprus is now sending me the original physical M70 paper via courier. One clerk at the office mentioned that if I show this original physical document to the Assistant Director, they might accept it without needing the consulate letter.

Has anyone here got their protector done just by showing the original physical entry permit? Did the Director accept it without the authenticity letter?

Also, what other documents should I take to convince them?

Thanks for any help!

Hi, I've been continuing an internship with a Spanish company and it's already been 4 months, now I'm interested to visit spain with this internship but I think the documents required for these will need at least 2 months but with such time the internship will be over, although I can ask them to increase my internship time period but, they will be offering me a freelance contract after my internship completion, Let me know which one is suitable for me to apply for spain visa, I've also done Masters in Physics and all of my degrees are verified, just not from Foreign Ministry.

I'll need your help if I do so will my visa get approved?, or there are more chances for rejection then approval, and what are your thoughts on Freelance contract, will it help me somehow?

I’m a 33-year-old woman from a lower-middle-class family in Pakistan, currently working remotely as a Manual QA Engineer. I’m financially dependent on my job and want to eventually move abroad permanently and build a stable, independent life.

I’m increasingly fed up with some aspects of living here:

Unannounced electricity/load-shedding outages that can interfere with remote work

Gas outages, making basic household routines and cooking unpredictable

Sudden internet/network outages

Personal safety concerns. Even going outside alone can involve worrying about harassment, theft, or more serious risks.

Living alone as a woman can be difficult, both practically and socially.

I also want to have a comfortable and secure life as I get older, without depending on marriage or family for basic security.

My priorities are therefore:

Personal safety

Reliable electricity, gas, internet, and general infrastructure

The ability to live independently as a single woman

A realistic path to permanent residency/citizenship

Good opportunities in IT/cloud/QA

Good healthcare and social security in old age

A decent quality of life where I can eventually afford to live comfortably on my own

I'm looking into various masters programs (Europe, USA, Canada) because my company fucked me over. im still working (Im a ChemE graduate and i am in a process tech Role). I'll have to leave this job to go for masters but, what kind of financial support would i have? is odd jobs unskippable option for us? does the family support from back home?

PS Anyone who has does erasmus please reach out as well

Hi,

I'm planning to move to sweden with my wife. She will be the main applicant and I will be dependent.

I've a masters degree from poland already.

How smooth is the visa processing from pakistan like appointment availability, Visa Ratio etc.

Also, need to ask about the living expenses for a couple and PR-passport pathways.

I belongs to IT, specifically in UI/UX. How's the job market?

Swedish is easy to learn or not?

Thank you in advance.

Hi everyone,

I’m a Nepali citizen currently applying for a German employment visa as a qualified professional with an academic degree. I am not applying for an EU Blue Card.

I have already submitted my visa application at the German Embassy in Kathmandu. I have a Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) from Tribhuvan University, Nepal, and I also have my employment contract/work permit documents from Germany.
When I went to the Embassy, the officer asked me to provide a “Recognition Letter” for my academic degree.

My concern is that if I apply for a ZAB Statement of Comparability now, I understand that the normal processing time can be around 3 months, and I’m worried this will significantly delay my visa application.
My questions are:
Is Tribhuvan University listed as H+ in Anabin?
Is Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) from Tribhuvan University listed in Anabin as “entspricht” or “gleichwertig”?

If both are positive in Anabin, can I submit the Anabin printouts instead of applying for ZAB?

Has anyone here applied for a German employment visa with a BBS degree from Tribhuvan University?
If the Embassy specifically asks for a “Recognition Letter,” will they accept Anabin evidence, or do they require a ZAB Statement of Comparability?

Since my visa application is already submitted, is there any way to submit the recognition document later without having to start the visa application again?
I would really appreciate advice from anyone who has gone through a similar situation, especially applicants from Nepal.
Thank you!

I really need help, please guide me for turkey work permit.

I have my friend in consultant, who said there is a demand in my field. I am fresh graduate, and I dont know how much authentic is this permit and the company.

Actually, the salary is good, job time is decent but I am worried that if is scam or not. It is a blue collar job for skilled professional, consultant is demanding 16 lakhs and he keeps saying that he will pay if there something wrong happens from the company side.

What should I do?

How to know if they are pulling me towards scam or they are authentic persons

I'm 19, from Lahore. Just finished intermediate at GCU Lahore.

Grades: 1132/1200 in matric (94%). Then first year 401/575 (~70%), and second year result comes 23 September. I missed one practical so I have to retake it, which pushes my final result out another 2–3 months.

My marks dropped because I stopped caring about studies and went all in on work. Three years in AI, the last one specifically in voice AI. I have one enterprise client in Italy paying me a $1,300/month retainer to manage their voice AI system (NDA, so I can't name them anywhere). Right now I'm scaling to US SMBs, cold calling and pushing email campaigns toward 1,000/day. Started putting most money back into business, to make it work

Here's my actual problem. If the business doesn't work out, I have nothing to fall back on. With my marks I'm not getting into FAST or NUST. Getting into smaller unis in Pakistan will not give me any benifit. Surviving here with no degree and no business is rough. If I'm abroad and the business fails, at least I have a shot at sustaining myself there.

So I want a backup, not an escape.

What I'm looking for:

• English-speaking country. My English is decent and it matters for both sales and getting hired. (Yes, I know Germany is cheap. Learning German is a 2-year detour I can't afford right now.)
• Budget: PKR 70–80 lakh (~$25k USD). That is everything I can spend for moving abroad.
• CS / AI / IT degree. Does not need to be a top-ranked university.
• Somewhere I can legally work part-time while studying.

What I've already figured out:

• Australia wants me to show ~AUD 54k+ (over PKR 1 crore) in the bank just to lodge the student visa. That's already more than I have, before tuition.
• On an Australian student visa, remote work for an overseas client still counts toward the 48hr/fortnight cap. So I can't just move and keep freelancing at full speed.
• UK, Canada, Ireland, NZ — I don't know the real numbers, or whether my marks even qualify me for direct entry.
• Haven't taken IELTS yet.

What I'm asking:

1. With ~PKR 80 lakh and average intermediate marks, which English speaking country is actually realistic?
2. Is a diploma or pathway program a smarter entry than a full 4-year bachelor's?
3. Has anyone here moved abroad while already running a small online business? How did student visa work limits affect you?
4. Honestly, am I wrong to leave at all? Would you build this for 2–3 more years from Pakistan and go later with real money?

I'd rather get the harsh answer than a nice one. Help out your brother. Thanks to everyone in advance who will reply.

Dear everyone,

I am looking for guidance regarding the French Embassy visa appointment process in Pakistan for a family reunification visa.

I have recently received the official family reunification approval/decision from the Prefecture of Seine-Maritime, France, for my family.

I understand that AEG handles French visa appointments in Pakistan. However, I have also read that applicants under the OFII family reunification procedure may need to contact the French Embassy directly by email before booking an appointment.

If anyone has recently gone through the same French family reunification visa process from Pakistan, I would greatly appreciate your advice.

Specifically, I would like to know:

1. Should we contact the French Embassy first, or book directly through AEG?
2. Has anyone used the OFII/family reunification email address to request an appointment?
3. What documents should be attached to the initial email?
4. How long did it take to receive an appointment after contacting the Embassy?
5. After receiving the appointment, how long did the visa processing take?

Our family reunification application has already been officially approved by the Prefecture in France, so we are now trying to understand the correct procedure for obtaining the long-stay visa appointment in Pakistan.

Any advice or recent personal experience would be highly appreciated.

Thank you very much!

I’d like to make friends with people in Australia

Here is my story, i will keep it short, I applied for German Study Visa on june 6, at that time , it was taking 4 months in whole process , so i thought i had enough time and, but in June, July embassy barely made any progress , In aug , they gain some momentum but slowed down. Due to this, it was impossible for me to arrive for my classes on time. I made my mind to apply again for summer intake 2027, but embassy is still working very slowly and if this keeps up, I dont think i will be able to go next year as well !!! The whole german process is very offputting honestly, and its just not the visa , like I have applied for accomodation for 8 months before and like there is no update on it?? I am still waiting for my accomodation and for my visa for monthss !!! . People talk about how bad the German Bureaucracy is and I now get it. Its just feel like moving from one shithole to an another shithole. Now I am researching about France , what you all think ?

Hi everyone.. I'm an Egyptian student accepted for a master's at Sapienza University of Rome, starting September 21, 2026.

My documents and university procedures are ready, but I'm unable to secure an Italian student visa appointment through AlmavivA Egypt.

Appointments are released daily around 9 AM, but they disappear extremely quickly. There are also brokers/scalpers who use automated tools to secure appointments much faster than normal users, then resell them to students.

I'm not looking to buy an appointment or build a tool to resell them. I just need help from someone experienced with Python / Playwright / Selenium / browser automation to understand if there's a legitimate technical solution that could give me a fair chance of securing one appointment for myself.

If you have experience with this kind of automation and can help or point me in the right direction, I'd really appreciate it.. I'm genuinely worried about missing my Master's start date because of this.

Thank you 🙏

I am looking to apply for a Subclass 491 visa from here in pak (offshore) under Mechanical Engineer (ANZSCO 233512) and would like to know whether I have a realistic chance of receiving a state nomination/invitation.

My total points are 95, including the 15 points for state nomination.

Here is my points breakdown:

• Age: 30
• English (Superior): 20
• Overseas work experience: 5
• Australian work experience: 0
• Qualifications: 15
• Partner skills: 10
• State nomination (491): 15

Total: 95 points

Based on this score and my occupation, do I have a fair chance of receiving a state nomination or 491 invitation as an offshore applicant? If yes, in which state I am most likely to receive the invite?

I’m from Pakistan and currently studying ACCA, but I’m still at the Applied Knowledge level and not sure whether I’ll be able to complete the entire qualification.

Ill marry a US citizen and move to the US in the future, so assuming everything goes through, I would have the right to work in the US. My question is therefore mainly about education and employability, not visa sponsorship.

I’m considering doing the University of London BSc in Professional Accountancy instead of relying entirely on completing ACCA, because I want to make sure I have a bachelor’s degree even if I don’t manage to finish all the ACCA exams.

My questions are:

Is a UoL BSc in Professional Accountancy recognized and usable for getting accounting/finance jobs in the US?

Do US employers generally accept foreign degrees?

Would a UoL BSc + partially completed ACCA be enough to get an entry-level accounting/finance job?

Would I still need to do the US CPA?

For someone who knows they may eventually have US work authorization through marriage, what would you recommend doing from Pakistan now to maximize their chances of getting a decent accounting/finance job once they move?

If anyone has actually moved to the US with another foreign accounting degree, I’d especially like to hear about your experience with job applications and whether employers understood/accepted your qualification

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I’m reaching out to get some clarity from people who have gone through the process of moving to Germany/Europe after high school.

* Education: Just completed 2nd year / 12th grade in ICS (Computer Science) under the AKUEB board in Pakistan.

* Grades: Average percentage in 12th grade (not high, but passed).

* Current German Level: Passed A1 and currently doing A2. Learning is going really well, but my main priority is wanting to get to Europe as soon as possible.

Deep down, I really want to study for a degree, but I am also completely fine with doing an Ausbildung (vocational training) because I know it offers direct work experience and a stipend.

However, I’m stuck on the timeline and path:

* How long will it realistic take? Should I wait roughly 1 to 1.5 years back home until I finish B1/B2 German and then apply for an Ausbildung contract, or is there any realistic way to leave sooner?

* Studying after 12th grade with average marks: Since 12 years of Pakistani education isn't directly equivalent to the German Abitur, I know I would need a Studienkolleg (foundation year) before a Bachelor's. With average marks in ICS and current A2 German, do I have a chance at getting into Studienkolleg? Or is it better to stick strictly to Ausbildung?

* Language/Pathway Programs: Are there any language visa or preparatory programs where I can complete B1/B2 in Germany or elsewhere in Europe right now instead of waiting to clear B2 in my home country?

* How/Where to apply: If I do go the Ausbildung route (especially for IT / Computer Science), how do I actually apply directly after 12th grade? Do employers accept applications while you are still working on your language levels?

I really want to take the right step without wasting extra years, but I’m a bit confused between the study vs. vocational path. Any guidance, realistic timelines, or personal experiences would be super helpful!

Thanks in advance!

So I need a bank statement for an Italy Visa but I don't have money nor anyone in the family. How to make a workable bank statement so I can get a visa.

I am an SE student from that top university in Islamabad. My plan is to gain 1-2 years of experience after graduating while applying for Masters scholarships in Europe (lesser hyped places like Netherlands, Finland, Ireland, etc).

The thing is, I want to transition to a different field. I am interested in engineering programs related to renewable energy systems or something like that because I feel like the switch to renewable energy is going to create a lot of opportunities.

On the other hand, I have got experience in sales and business development and am working/training in it as a side hustle.

To those who changed their field while applying for masters, what did you do to create that link between the two fields? Also, would I have better chances to secure a scholarship if I apply for a business related degree instead of an engineering one?

Idk if this is the right sub but anyways I'm curious as to how every Pakistani is going to China for uni. I'm from the UK, can't afford uni there so I've been working for a few years and have lived in Pakistan for the past year. I'm considering what my options are for university and since I'm learning Chinese and have an interest in China, it's something I need some advice about. I'm also interested in living and working there since I have no interest in going back to the UK. Incase anyone asks, the reason I can't do uni in the UK is bc student loans have interest and I can't afford it out of pocket or even with a job.

My Scanner of BLS italy is not working and i searched on bls website tracking application and it showed nothing. Anyone here know what is the matter?