LAMTANS Consultants helps Pakistani students apply to universities in 25 destinations across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia, the Gulf and the Caribbean. Each country below links to a guide with the visa steps, fees, funds, work rules and official sources, checked in October 2026.
UK and Ireland
- United Kingdom: the most detailed guides on this site, with a student visa fee of £558 and a Graduate visa after your degree. See also our UK city guides and settling-in guide.
- Ireland: 20 hours of work a week in term and up to 24 months to stay after a master’s.
North America
- United States: F-1 visa with a US$185 visa fee and a US$350 SEVIS fee.
- Canada: CAD $23,448 living costs to show, 24 hours of work a week and a provincial attestation letter for most students.
Europe
- Finland: a €600 online permit fee, 30 hours of work a week on average and a 24-month permit to look for work.
- France: Campus France fee of PKR 30,000 and €877.50 a month to show from 1 August 2026.
- Germany: mostly free public tuition and €11,904 a year in a blocked account.
- Hungary: 30 hours of work a week in term and Stipendium Hungaricum scholarships.
- Italy: €10,179.85 a year to show and a visa deadline of 30 November 2026 for 2026/27.
- Malta: 20 hours of work a week once Jobsplus issues the licence.
- Netherlands: a €254 residence permit fee and 16 hours of work a week.
- Poland: an Embassy visa fee of PKR 65,771 and 776 PLN a month to show.
- Spain: up to 30 hours of work a week and a decision in about a month.
- Switzerland: embassy processing of about 8 to 12 weeks and a job search of 6 months after study.
Asia
- China: X1 visa, US$2,500 per academic year to show and no visa fee for ordinary Pakistani passports.
- Indonesia: E30B student visa, normally sponsored by the university; work is not permitted.
- Japan: 28 hours of part-time work a week and the MEXT scholarship.
- Malaysia: EMGS processing of about 14 working days and work in holidays only.
- Singapore: Student’s Pass with a S$45 processing fee and 16 hours of work a week.
- South Korea: D-2 visa with a USD 60 fee and the Global Korea Scholarship.
Gulf
- United Arab Emirates: student residence in about 2 days and 180 days to stay after your studies.
- Bahrain: a student visa for BHD 40 in total; students cannot work unless an official permit is issued.
Caribbean medical schools
Cayman Islands, Grenada and Saint Kitts and Nevis are covered on one page. For medicine, check PM&DC recognition and accreditation first, because foreign medical degrees are not automatically recognised in Pakistan.
How to choose a destination
Start with your budget, your marks and what you want after graduation. For work during study, Finland, Hungary and Spain allow around 30 hours a week and Japan allows 28. For time to look for work afterwards, Ireland offers up to 24 months after a master’s and Finland offers a 24-month permit. Germany has mostly free public tuition but asks for €11,904 a year in a blocked account.
Entry after intermediate also differs. Many UK universities accept the HSSC, but Germany does not treat it as equal to the Abitur. Our student visa from Pakistan guide compares the main countries side by side, and covers the eight steps every application follows.
Rules and fees change, and some details for each country are marked on its page as something we confirm at your consultation. We cannot promise a visa. We can tell you honestly how strong your case is before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries do you help with?
We help students apply to 25 destinations, from the UK and Ireland to Europe, Asia, the Gulf and the Caribbean.
Which country is cheapest for Pakistani students?
It depends on the course and your budget. Germany has mostly free public tuition but asks for €11,904 a year in a blocked account, so compare the full costs on each country page.
Can I study medicine in the Caribbean?
Yes, but check PM&DC recognition first. PM&DC says graduates of unrecognised foreign institutions will not get provisional registration.
Can you guarantee my visa?
No. Only the visa office decides. We check your documents and tell you how strong your case is before you apply.
Where do I start?
Book a free initial consultation. We compare the countries for your marks and budget.
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Each country page lists its official sources. Figures are taken from each country page, checked on 11 October 2026. Reviewed by Yasir Khan, British Council registered consultant, LAMTANS Consultants. Last updated 11 October 2026. Rules change, so we confirm the latest position at your consultation.