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Pakistan
Pakistan visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
Pakistan requires a visa from British citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 6 missions
- Visa guide
- Pakistan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at phclondon.org
Which Pakistan visa?
Pakistan Online Visa System (POVS)
Key facts
- Processing time
- From 24 working hours (business, BVL countries) to 4 weeks, depending on category
Pakistan’s official site for the e-Visa is visa.nadra.gov.pk. Processing time, as Pakistan states it: From 24 working hours (business, BVL countries) to 4 weeks, depending on category.
Pakistani missions in the United Kingdom
- High Commission of Pakistan in London
Lowndes Square 34-36, London
- Consulate General of Pakistan in Manchester
Pakistan House, 137 Dickenson Road, Rusholme, Manchester, M14 5JB
- Consulate General of Pakistan in Glasgow
Maxwell Drive 45, G41 5JF Glasgow
- Consulate General of Pakistan in Birmingham
10A The Wharf, 16 Bridge Street, Birmingham, B1 2JS
- Consulate of Pakistan in London
Lowndes Square 34, SW1X 9JH London
- Consulate of Pakistan in Bradford
1-3 Bradford Business Park, Kings Gate, Bradford, BD1 4SJ
All missions of Pakistan in the United Kingdom
Pakistan has 6 missions in the United Kingdom, with its embassy in London. Consulates: Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, London and Bradford.
Pakistani citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
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Travel advice for Pakistan
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from the United Kingdom to Pakistan, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Pakistan at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 15 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Pakistan (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Pakistan (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long British citizens can stay in Pakistan
British citizens may stay in Pakistan for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Pakistan.
How British citizens apply
The e-Visa for Pakistan is applied for online on its official government portal; British citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Pakistan’s neighbours for British citizens
China, Afghanistan and Iran require British citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Pakistani citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
Pakistani citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Pakistan?
Pakistan requires a visa from British citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
How long can British citizens stay in Pakistan?
British citizens can stay in Pakistan for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Pakistani embassy in the United Kingdom?
The Pakistani embassy in the United Kingdom is in London; there are also consulates in Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham and London.
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Pakistani citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Can British citizens enter Pakistan visa-free?
No; British citizens need an e-Visa for Pakistan.
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.