Ultra Mobile USA: International Calling, Roaming and Plans 2026

Mobile Guide Updated November 2026 Ultra Mobile USA: International Calling, Roaming and Plans A US prepaid plan with free WiFi calling, free calls to 90+ countries and roaming passes for travel. Prices, passes, the text codes that work and how to get the SIM, from someone who uses it in Pakistan. Ultra Mobile in Short Ultra Mobile is a US prepaid mobile service . You pay upfront, by the month or for a whole year, and every plan includes unlimited nationwide talk and global text and free WiFi calling . For calls abroad, you get unlimited talk to 90+ countries , plus talk and text in Mexico and Canada. When you travel, you can use a one-time roaming credit , Go Roam passes or credit top-ups. The SIM card or eSIM is free , with no activation fee. My setup. I have used Ultra Mobile since 2025 on the 4GB plan , paid for a year at $10 a month ($120 plus taxes). I use it in Pakistan , where it connects to the Jazz network, and I bought my SIM i...

Ishtiaq Ahmad on November 12, 2026

Apostille vs General Attestation Pakistan 2026: Which One Do You Need?

Pakistan Attestation Guide · Part 2 Updated November 2026 Apostille vs General Attestation: Which One Do You Need? The MOFA portal asks you to pick one of two services before anything else. Pick the wrong one and your document is refused abroad. Here is the difference and how to choose. Pakistan Document Attestation Guide series MOFA Online Attestation & Apostille: How to Apply Apostille vs General Attestation (you are here) Educational Documents (HEC and IBCC) – coming soon Personal and Family Documents – coming soon Experience, Police, Medical and Legal Documents – coming soon Pakistani Documents for Use in Malaysia – coming soon The Short Answer The country decides, not you. If the country where you will use the document is a member of the Apostille Convention , you need an Apostille . If it is not a member, you need General Attestation , and its embassy may need to...

Ishtiaq Ahmad on November 11, 2026

MOFA Online Attestation & Apostille Pakistan 2026: How to Apply

Pakistan Attestation Guide · Part 1 Updated November 2026 MOFA Online Attestation & Apostille: How to Apply Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has moved document attestation online. Here is what changed, what it costs, and the steps from sign-up to collecting your documents.   What Changed? On 12 October 2026 , the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) started a digital attestation system in place of the old manual one. It runs at MOFA Islamabad and its liaison offices (FALOs) in Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta and Gujrat . Before Stand in a queue with your documents Queue again for a token and wait for your number Queue to hand in the documents Wait, then come back to collect them Now Apply and upload your documents online An officer checks them on the portal Book an ...

Ishtiaq Ahmad on November 11, 2026

SOCSO (PERKESO) for Foreign Workers in Malaysia 2026: Rates & Claims

Worker Guide · Part 4 Updated November 2026 SOCSO (PERKESO) for Foreign Workers in Malaysia Why SOCSO covers foreign workers, what you are protected against, what comes out of your salary, and how to claim if you are hurt or fall sick.   What Is SOCSO and Why Is It on My Payslip? SOCSO (Social Security Organisation) is called PERKESO in Malay. It is Malaysia's insurance for workers. If you are injured at work, become too ill to work, or die, SOCSO pays for treatment and pays money to you or your family. Unlike EPF, SOCSO is not a savings account . You cannot take the money back when you leave Malaysia. You pay a small amount, and in return you are protected. Your employer must register you and pay their share. This is the law, not a favour. Why Are Foreign Workers Covered by SOCSO? Foreign workers were not always in SOCSO. The cover was added in three steps, and each step has a reason. 1 January 2019: Work accidents and w...

Ishtiaq Ahmad on November 11, 2026

EPF for Foreign Workers in Malaysia 2026: 2% Contribution, Balance & Withdrawal

Worker Guide · Part 3 Updated November 2026 EPF (KWSP) for Foreign Workers in Malaysia Why 2% is now cut from your salary, how much you will save, how to check your EPF and how to take all of it back when you leave Malaysia.   What Is EPF and Why Is It on My Payslip? EPF (Employees Provident Fund), called KWSP in Malay, is Malaysia's savings fund for workers. Since October 2025 , foreign workers must also be members. Every month, 2% of your salary is saved in your EPF account, and your employer adds another 2% from their own pocket. This is your money . It is not a tax or a fee. It stays in your account, earns a yearly dividend, and you can take it all out when you leave Malaysia for good. EPF for Foreign Workers: Key Facts 2026 Question Answer Started October 2025 wages (paid in November 2025) Your share 2% of your monthly salary Employer's share 2% on top, paid by the emp...

Ishtiaq Ahmad on November 11, 2026

FOMEMA Medical Check for Foreign Workers 2026: Fees, Tests & Results

Worker Guide · Part 2 Updated November 2026 FOMEMA Medical Check for Foreign Workers in Malaysia Who needs it, when, how much it costs, what happens at the clinic, which tests are done and how to check your result, step by step. What Is FOMEMA? FOMEMA is the company appointed by the Ministry of Health to run medical checks for foreign workers in Malaysia. Your result decides whether you are suitable to work here. Without a "Suitable" result, your employer cannot get or renew your work permit (PLKS) . FOMEMA Key Facts 2026 Question Answer How often? Every year , for all foreign workers (since 16 December 2023) New workers Exam within 30 days of arriving in Malaysia Permit renewal Registration can start 3 months before your permit expires Who registers? Your employer (or their agent), on the FOMEMA portal Registration valid for 30 days from payment. After that it exp...

Ishtiaq Ahmad on November 10, 2026