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Pakistani bank exit needs NOC from bank, PKR SWIFT to NRE, and written closure — wire before cancelling work permit if branch requires.
Wire PKR before visa cancel — some branches freeze outbound SWIFT on permit lapse
HBL / UBL serve South Asia expats — obtain account closure NOC after final salary and utility debits stop.
PKR repatriation to NRE needs Indian AD bank Form A2; retain SWIFT copy for Schedule FA and FEMA audit trail.
Tax lane: Pakistani tax guide for residency exit and DTAA credit.
Pakistani bank wind-down
| Bank | Currency | Document |
|---|---|---|
| HBL | PKR | Written closure |
| UBL | PKR | Zero balance NOC |
| NRE | INR/USD | SWIFT FIRC |
| Schedule FA | Last FY | Foreign account |
Closure
Stop debits
Cancel SI and cards.
Final credit
Wait for last salary.
PKR SWIFT
Wire to NRE.
NOC letter
Bank closure cert.
Schedule FA
Last FY disclosure.
Flow
Pakistani bank kit
- Passport copy.
- Account stmt.
- Closure NOC.
- SWIFT copy.
- Work permit cancel proof.
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Permit timing
Complete outbound wire before work permit cancellation if your branch links SWIFT to active visa status.
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FBAR?
US person — FinCEN 114 if aggregate > USD 10K at any time in calendar year.
Schedule FA?
Declare account in last FY you held foreign bank balance.
DTAA?
Form 67 for foreign tax credit if you paid withholding on interest.
Joint account?
Both holders sign closure — NOC names all parties.
NRE vs NRO?
Inbound repatriation typically credits NRE for eligible remittance.
Retention?
Keep closure NOC and SWIFT 7 years Indian + 10 years US/UK if applicable.
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