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British Embassy & Consulates in Pakistan

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 consulate general

In Pakistan, the United Kingdom has an embassy in Islamabad and a consulate general in Karachi. Pakistani citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.

Map: the United Kingdom’s 2 missions in Pakistan

Map: the United Kingdom’s 2 missions in Pakistan

British Embassy in Islamabad

High Commission of the United Kingdom in Islamabad

High Commission · Islamabad

Open 24/7
Address
Diplomatic Enclave, Ramna 5, Islamabad, Islamabad
Website
gov.uk
Head of mission
Jane Marriott Cmg Obe

The United Kingdom has its embassy in Islamabad, the capital; the address on record is Diplomatic Enclave, Ramna 5, Islamabad, Islamabad. The head of mission on record is Jane Marriott Cmg Obe. Its website is linked on its page.

British consulates in Pakistan

The United Kingdom also has a consulate general in Karachi; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.

United Kingdom visa for Pakistani citizens

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United Kingdom visa requirements for citizens of Pakistan

  • Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months)
  • Visitor in Transit visa (landside)
  • Student and work routes (brief)
  • Fee: £135
  • 5 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Pakistani citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel. From Pakistan, the application is made at the British embassy in Islamabad or the consulate in Karachi or through a visa centre appointed by the United Kingdom.

Pakistan’s missions in the United Kingdom

Missions of Pakistan in the United Kingdom (6)

In return, Pakistan has 6 missions in the United Kingdom, including its embassy in London.

Good to know

The United Kingdom in Pakistan

Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; 2 of them are in Pakistan.

Travel to Pakistan for British citizens

Pakistan requires a visa from British citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days. In Pakistan, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the British embassy in Pakistan?

The British embassy is in Islamabad, at Diplomatic Enclave, Ramna 5, Islamabad, Islamabad.

Does the United Kingdom have consulates in Pakistan?

Yes, the United Kingdom has a consulate general in Karachi.

Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Pakistani citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.

Do British citizens need a visa for Pakistan?

British citizens need an e-Visa for Pakistan, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.

Does Pakistan have an embassy in the United Kingdom?

Yes, Pakistan has its embassy in London, along with 5 other missions in the United Kingdom.