NOC letter for a visa from Pakistan

What an NOC is

A No Objection Certificate (NOC) is a letter from your employer or institute saying you are allowed to travel and that you will return to your job or studies. Embassies ask for it, or for an equivalent employment letter, to confirm your ties to Pakistan.

What the letter should contain

• Your details: full name as on the passport, CNIC number, designation and joining date
• Travel purpose and dates: country, approximate dates and the approved leave period
• Return statement: that you will resume duty after the trip
• Company details: letterhead, stamp, signature and a contact number or email

Common mistakes

• Name or designation that does not match the salary slips or bank statement
• Leave dates that do not match the trip dates in the application
• A letter with no stamp, no signature or no contact details
• Unsigned copies sent instead of the original

Business owners and students

If you run a business, officers usually look for registration documents, a tax number and recent business bank statements instead of an employer NOC. Students normally provide a letter from the institute with enrolment and leave details. Your exact checklist depends on the country, so see the country guide you are applying for.

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