ISLAMABAD: The Bureau of Immigration and Overseas Employment has warned those seeking employment abroad that travel agencies have nothing to do with providing visas, so they should not be paid in any way.
The bureau has clarified that the work of travel agencies is only to book tickets for travel, they do not have the authority to issue visas.
Citizens have been instructed to use only the Foreign Jobs Portal on the bureau’s website for employment abroad and to contact only licensed recruiting agencies directly.
According to the Bureau of Immigration, in case of any kind of fraud or demand for illegal money in the name of employment, an application can be made immediately to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).
The purpose of this warning is to protect naive citizens from visa fraud and direct them to the correct legal procedures so that they can ensure the protection of their capital and future.
NADRA simplifies visa application and biometric verification with new App update
Earlier, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched the new and upgraded version of the Pak ID Mobile App, making the visa application and biometric verification process much easier.
As per a press release issued by NADRA and a video on the subject, this new version of the mobile application facilitates foreign nationals applying for a visa to visit Pakistan or overseas Pakistanis coming to Pakistan on different types of visas. Now, all applicants belonging to 193 countries may easily apply for a visa through the app.
There is no requirement for entering the name, passport number, and expiration date of the applicant manually as the passport photograph will enter these particulars in the form automatically upon uploading or capturing through the app.
The app’s homepage now has a dedicated section for biometric verification, making it more user-friendly. The features available include:
Verification of family relationships, vehicle transfers, inheritance, passport, firearm license, and proof of life for pensioners, all from the comfort of your home.
Facial recognition and fingerprint verification processes have been made faster and easier.
According to NADRA, users can update the Pak ID Mobile App via Google Play or the Apple Store to access these new features.
