British Consulate General in Karachi
Consulate General 
United Kingdom Karachi, Pakistan
- Address
- Shahrah e Iran, 75600 كراچى
- Website
- gov.uk
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 20 February 2026
At Shahrah e Iran, 75600 كراچى, the British consulate general in Karachi serves British citizens and visitors; the United Kingdom’s embassy is in Islamabad, about 1,152 km away. Pakistani citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom. Its opening hours on record: 7 days a week.
Opening hours of the British consulate general in Karachi
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British consulate general in Karachi is listed as open 7 days a week. It is listed as open at weekends too.
United Kingdom visa for Pakistani citizens
PakistanUnited Kingdom Visa required United Kingdom visa for citizens of Pakistan
United KingdomPakistan e-Visa Pakistan visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Pakistani citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom. Whether the British consulate general in Karachi takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
Other missions nearby
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Consulate General of Germany in KarachiShahrah e Iran, كراچى
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Consulate General of Indonesia in KarachiShahrah e Iran, 75600 Karachi
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Consulate General of Switzerland in KarachiShahrah e Iran, Karachi
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Consulate of Afghanistan in KarachiClifton Block 5 ST-26 PB, Karachi
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Consulate of Iran in KarachiHatim Alvi Road, كراچى
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Consulate of Italy in Karachi85, Old Clifton - Karachi, Karachi
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Pakistan
- High Commission of the United Kingdom in Islamabad
Diplomatic Enclave, Ramna 5, Islamabad, Islamabad
The British embassy is in Islamabad, about 1,152 km away. Besides the British consulate general in Karachi, the United Kingdom has 1 other mission in Pakistan. Pakistan in turn has 6 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
Latest official news
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UK helps over 200,000 children improve reading and numeracy in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
More than 35,000 out-of-school children returned to education thanks to a UK partnership with the governments of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab.
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33 Pakistani scholars prepare for UK study through Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships
Scholars from across Pakistan will shortly travel to the UK on fully funded Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships to study at leading British universities.
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UK opens scholarships and startup fellowships for Pakistan’s next generation of leaders
Applications are now open for Chevening Scholarships, the Chevening Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Fellowship and the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship.
Good to know
About the British consulate general in Karachi
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Karachi. Consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
Address and contact
Address: Shahrah e Iran, 75600 كراچى. The record for the British consulate general in Karachi includes an official website.
British citizens travelling to Pakistan
Pakistan requires a visa from British citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
Before visiting the British consulate general in Karachi
Current procedures for the British consulate general in Karachi, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British consulate general in Karachi
Within 1 km of the British consulate general in Karachi there are 6 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Consulate General in Karachi?
The British consulate general in Karachi is at Shahrah e Iran, 75600 كراچى.
What are the opening hours of the British Consulate General in Karachi?
The British consulate general in Karachi is listed as open 7 days a week.
Is the British Consulate General in Karachi open on Saturday?
Yes, the hours on record for the British consulate general in Karachi include Saturday.
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Pakistani citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Where is the British embassy in Pakistan?
The British embassy is in Islamabad, about 1,152 km from the British consulate general in Karachi.
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