Pakistan
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for Pakistani citizens
Entry requirement
Pakistani citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Standard Visitor visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £135
- Processing time
- Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment
All visa types for the United Kingdom
For the tourist visa, the United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135, and applications are made on gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.
British missions in Pakistan
- High Commission of the United Kingdom in Islamabad
Diplomatic Enclave, Ramna 5, Islamabad, Islamabad
Open 24/7 -
All missions of the United Kingdom in Pakistan
The United Kingdom has 2 missions in Pakistan, with its embassy in Islamabad. Consulates: Karachi.
British citizens travelling to Pakistan
United KingdomPakistan e-Visa Pakistan visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Pakistan to the United Kingdom, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Pakistani citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
How long Pakistani citizens may stay in the United Kingdom is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Pakistani citizens apply
In Pakistan, applications go to the British embassy in Islamabad and the consulate in Karachi, or to a visa centre acting for the United Kingdom; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Pakistani citizens
Ireland requires Pakistani citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
British citizens travelling to Pakistan
British citizens need an e-Visa for Pakistan, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
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 in Pakistan is in Islamabad; there is also a consulate in Karachi.
How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.
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.
Can Pakistani citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; Pakistani citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.