Residence & citizenship
Pakistani Pakistan Citizenship (Naturalisation & by Marriage)
Grant of Pakistani citizenship under the Pakistan Citizenship Act 1951, available through naturalisation and citizenship by marriage.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
The 5-year aggregate-stay requirement for citizenship by marriage, the Rs. 5 million investment figure, the under-21 age for minor children, section numbers and the Rs. 200-400 fee range are from the DGI&P citizenship pages via a summariser; verify against the Pakistan Citizenship Act 1951 and the official page before publishing.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Pakistan government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Grant of Pakistan Citizenship (Pakistan Citizenship Act 1951)
- Route type
- Settlement / citizenship
- Citizenship by marriage
- Foreign women married to Pakistani nationals, under Section 10(2), on an aggregate stay of about 5 years
- Residence figure and section reference from the official page via a summariser; verify
- Investment route
- Commonwealth citizens transferring qualifying foreign exchange (reported Rs. 5 million) under Section 20
- Amount not confirmed against a live official page
Who it is for
- Foreign women married to Pakistani nationals (Section 10(2))
- Commonwealth citizens making a qualifying investment (Section 20)
- Holders of earlier naturalisation certificates (Section 9)
- Minor children (under 21) with at least one Pakistani-citizen parent
Requirements
- Completed citizenship application form
- Affidavits on stamp paper, passport copies and photographs
- Evidence supporting the chosen pathway (marriage, investment, parentage, or prior certificate)
- Payment of the applicable fee
How to apply
- Obtain the application form from DGI&P, a zonal office, or online
- Submit to DGI&P Islamabad / a Regional Passport Office / provincial Home Department (investment route via a Pakistan mission abroad)
- Provide any additional documents requested and obtain a receipt
- Application is referred for verification; the citizenship certificate is issued on approval
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.