You need a Standard Visitor visa
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E‑visa not available for your profile
Plan for a sticker visa or embassy submission.
Visa Required
Yes
E-Visa
No
On Arrival
No
Insurance
Recommended
Health
TB test if staying over 6 months
Visa fee
GBP 115
Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months)
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Destination at a glance
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Capital
- London
- Continent
- Europe
- Currency
- Pound (GBP)
- Phone code
- +44
- Language
- English
- Exchange rate
- 1 GBP = 367.8516 PKR
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Visa Status & Eligibility
Visa required
No visa exemption. Pakistani passport holders must obtain a Standard Visitor visa prior to travel to the United Kingdom
Visa exemption
No visa exemption. Pakistani passport holders must obtain a Standard Visitor visa prior to travel to the United Kingdom
Application notes
- Pakistani passport holders must apply for a Standard Visitor visa regardless of the duration of stay
- Applications must be submitted online via the official GOV.UK portal before attending a biometric appointment
- Processing times typically take three weeks from the date of the biometric appointment
- Each family member, including children, must submit an individual visa application
- Applicants must provide evidence of sufficient funds to cover the entire trip for all five travelers
- Biometric information (fingerprints and photograph) is mandatory at a designated visa application centre
- Ensure all documents in Urdu are accompanied by a certified English translation
Application Process
Mapping your visa journey…
Step 1
Complete the online Standard Visitor visa application form on the official GOV.UK website
Step 2
Pay the visa application fee online using a valid credit or debit card
Step 3
Book an appointment at a VFS Global visa application centre in Pakistan to provide biometric data
Step 4
Attend the appointment to submit your passport and supporting documents
Step 5
Wait for the visa decision, which is typically communicated via email
Step 6
Collect your passport from the visa application centre once notified
Document Checklist
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Application documents
- Valid Pakistani passport
- Printed and signed online application form
- Appointment confirmation letter
- CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card) — original and photocopy
- FRC (Family Registration Certificate from NADRA) — not older than 6 months
- Nikkah Nama — original with English translation
- Child's birth certificate (original) with English translation
- Child's B-form (NADRA) or CNIC if over 15
- Employer NOC (No Objection Certificate) on company letterhead
- Last 6 months salary slips
- FBR tax return (latest year) or tax certificate
- Property documents or utility bills as proof of strong ties to Pakistan
Supporting documents
- Valid Pakistani passport with at least one blank page
- 6 months bank statements showing sufficient funds for all five travelers
- Evidence of accommodation in the UK
- Detailed travel itinerary for the duration of the stay
- Employer NOC (No Objection Certificate) on company letterhead
- FBR tax return (latest year) or tax certificate
- Property documents or utility bills as proof of strong ties to Pakistan
- Nikkah Nama (original) with English translation
- FRC (Family Registration Certificate from NADRA)
- Child's birth certificate (original) with English translation
- Child's B-form (NADRA) or CNIC if over 15
Health Requirements
MedicalNo mandatory vaccinations required for entry
- Tuberculosis (TB) test certificate is required for Pakistani residents staying longer than six months
- Travel insurance is highly recommended to cover potential medical costs
Frequently Asked Questions
No, each individual traveler, including children, must submit a separate application and pay the individual fee
You must submit your documents at a VFS Global visa application centre in Pakistan after booking an appointment online
You can apply up to three months before your intended date of travel; it is recommended to apply well in advance
LOW advisory
Pakistani visitors to the United Kingdom can now utilize eVisas, streamlining the application process for entry.
HIGH advisory
Qatar has suspended its visa-on-arrival service for Pakistani travelers, following similar tightening of visa rules by Saudi Arabia and the UAE. This change impacts spontaneous travel plans to these GCC nations.
HIGH advisory
The United States has frozen immigrant visa processing for Pakistani nationals starting January 21, 2026, though non-immigrant travel remains unaffected.
HIGH advisory
The US has ordered the departure of non-emergency personnel from its consulates in Pakistan, indicating potential security concerns.
MEDIUM advisory
Pakistan's embassy in Oman has resumed passport services after a temporary suspension due to a technical glitch, which also affected passport services abroad.
LOW advisory
Several countries are updating visa policies, including e-visa options and visa-free travel for Pakistani passport holders. Some European destinations offer visa-free entry, while others like Saudi Arabia and UAE have updated requirements. Turkmenistan is also introducing e-visa breakthroughs.
LOW advisory
Turkmenistan is advancing its e-visa system, with Ashgabat Airport opening routes via major hubs, potentially impacting travel for Pakistani citizens and others in the region.
LOW advisory
Pakistan and Italy have signed an agreement to abolish visa requirements for diplomatic passport holders, facilitating official travel between the two countries.
LOW advisory
Oman is noted as the only country in the Middle East to experience growth in tourist arrivals amid regional crises, partly due to humanitarian efforts.
LOW advisory
Germany has removed transit visa requirements for travelers transiting through its airports, which may benefit Pakistani and Indian passengers.
LOW advisory
Qatar Airways is restoring its Doha-Philadelphia flights starting August 1, 2026, expanding its North American network.