You need a Standard Visitor visa
Always verify with official sources before you travel.
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
No
Health
None mandatory
Visa fee
GBP 135
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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 = 374.5175 PKR
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37,451.75
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134.66
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Visa Status & Application
Visa Status & Eligibility
Visa required
No visa exemption. Pakistani passport holders require a Standard Visitor visa for all tourism purposes regardless of holding a GCC residence permit
Visa exemption
No visa exemption. Pakistani passport holders require a Standard Visitor visa for all tourism purposes regardless of holding a GCC residence permit
Application notes
- Pakistani passport holders must obtain a Standard Visitor visa before travel; holding a GCC residence permit does not grant visa-free entry or e-visa eligibility for the United Kingdom
- Applications must be submitted online via the official UK government portal at gov.uk/standard-visitor
- Applicants are required to attend a biometric appointment at a designated VFS Global centre in Pakistan to provide fingerprints and a photograph
- Processing times typically take three weeks from the date of the biometric appointment
- All documents not in English or Welsh must be accompanied by a certified translation
- Evidence of financial support must demonstrate the ability to fund the entire trip without recourse to public funds
Application Process
Mapping your visa journey…
Step 1
Check eligibility and prepare required documents as listed on gov.uk/standard-visitor
Step 2
Complete the online application form on the official UK government website
Step 3
Pay the visa application fee online using a valid credit or debit card
Step 4
Book an appointment at a VFS Global visa application centre in Pakistan to provide biometric information
Step 5
Attend the appointment to submit your passport and supporting documents
Step 6
Wait for the decision notification from UK Visas and Immigration
Step 7
Collect your passport from the VFS Global centre once notified
Document Checklist
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Application documents
- Valid Pakistani passport
- Completed online visa application form
- CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card)
- FRC (Family Registration Certificate from NADRA)
- 6 months bank statements
- Employer NOC (No Objection Certificate)
- FBR tax return
- Proof of ties to Pakistan
Supporting documents
- Valid Pakistani passport
- Completed online visa application form
- CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card)
- FRC (Family Registration Certificate from NADRA)
- 6 months bank statements
- Employer NOC (No Objection Certificate)
- FBR tax return
- Proof of ties to Pakistan
Health & FAQ
Health Requirements
MedicalNo mandatory vaccinations required for entry
Frequently Asked Questions
No. A GCC residence permit does not provide visa-free access or e-visa eligibility for Pakistani passport holders traveling to the UK
The official application must be completed at gov.uk/standard-visitor
Standard processing typically takes three weeks after your biometric appointment at the VFS centre