United Kingdom Tourism Visa for Pakistani Passport (with Saudi GCC ID Held)
Last updated: 28 Aug 2026
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
TB test
Visa fee
GBP 135
Destination at a glance
Capital
London
Continent
Europe
Currency
Pound (GBP)
Phone code
+44
Language
English
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 373.8616 PKR
Currency converter
LivePKR
37,386.16
USD
134.95
Best Months to Travel
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
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
- 6 months bank statements
- Proof of ties to Pakistan
- Return or onward travel ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
- Proof of accommodation or intended address
- Valid Pakistani passport (minimum six months validity recommended)
Health Requirements
Health Requirements
MedicalNo mandatory vaccinations required for entry
Frequently asked questions
Does my GCC residence permit allow me to enter the UK without a visa?▾
No. A GCC residence permit does not provide visa-free access or e-visa eligibility for Pakistani passport holders traveling to the UK
Where can I find the official application portal?▾
The official application must be completed at gov.uk/standard-visitor
What is the standard processing time for a visitor visa?▾
Standard processing typically takes three weeks after your biometric appointment at the VFS centre