United Kingdom Tourism Visa for Pakistani Passport (with Schengen Visa Held)

Visa exemption

No visa exemption exists for Pakistani passport holders, and holding a Schengen visa does not exempt them from requiring a Standard Visitor visa to enter the United Kingdom

Application notes

• Apply via the official channel: gov.uk/standard-visitor-visa
• With a valid Schengen visa: a visa is still required — Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months): GBP 135
• Pakistani passport holders must apply for a Standard Visitor Visa via gov.uk/standard-visitor regardless of holding a Schengen visa, as the UK is not part of the Schengen Area
• Applications must be completed online on the official GOV.UK portal before scheduling biometrics
• Biometric data and supporting documents must be submitted at a designated VFS Global visa application centre in Pakistan
• Applicants should submit applications at least three months prior to the intended travel date to accommodate standard UKVI processing times
• All supporting documents must be in English or accompanied by certified professional translations