Appointment
Required
Complete and submit the GOV.UK Standard Visitor application online, then book the Muscat UK Visa Application Centre appointment through the provider linked from GOV.UK.
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Visa required Β· successful new applicants receive UK digital immigration status (eVisa)
Official-source verified visa guidanceChecked 2026-09-18 Β· Applying from OmanOfficial sources re-checked automatically on 29 Oct 2026
Visa route
Standard Visitor visa
Up to 6 months on the standard route
Main fee
GBP 135
Standard Visitor β up to 6 months
Processing
Usually ~3 weeks
After online application, identity and documents are completed; extra checks can take longer.
Application
Online + VAC appointment
Apply online on GOV.UK, then attend the Muscat UK Visa Application Centre for biometrics and documents.
BEFORE YOU APPLY
Route-specific practical requirements
Appointment, payment, insurance & forms
Fee & payment
Pay during online application
Pay online during the GOV.UK application. Optional VAC and priority services, when offered, cost extra.
Travel insurance
Not listed as a standard mandatory UK visitor document
GOV.UK does not list travel insurance as a standard mandatory supporting document for a Standard Visitor visa. Appropriate travel and medical cover may still be sensible for the trip.
Application form
Online application only
Complete the Standard Visitor visa application online on GOV.UK. There is no general paper Standard Visitor application form to submit instead.
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Fees & payment
Current published application feesStandard Visitor β up to 6 monthsGBP 135
Long-term Standard Visitor β 2 yearsGBP 506
Long-term Standard Visitor β 5 yearsGBP 903
Long-term Standard Visitor β 10 yearsGBP 1,128
Private medical treatment β over 6 months, up to 11 monthsGBP 234
Visiting academic β over 6 months, up to 12 monthsGBP 234
Marriage VisitorGBP 135
Currency: UK visa fees are set in GBP. The official online application shows the payment currency and amount payable for applications made from Oman. PassportHut's OMR conversion is a live planning estimate only; the UKVI checkout amount controls.
How to pay: Pay online during the GOV.UK application. Optional VAC and priority services, when offered, cost extra.
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Pakistan passport snapshot
Henley Passport Index Β· July 2026101st
Global rank
29 destinations without a prior visa
Mobility
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Documents checklist
Prepare evidence relevant to your circumstancesβ
Valid Pakistani passport / travel documentMust be valid for the whole intended UK stay.
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Proof of lawful residence in OmanProvide current residence evidence such as your resident card / residence permit because you are applying outside your country of nationality.
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Purpose of visit evidenceEvidence showing what you intend to do in the UK and that the activities are allowed under the visitor route.
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Evidence you will leave the UKEmployment, business, study, family, residence or other evidence supporting your intention to leave after the visit.
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Financial evidenceEvidence showing you can pay for the trip and support yourself and any dependants.
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Travel and accommodation informationExpected travel dates, where you plan to stay and estimated trip costs.
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Certified translationsDocuments not in English or Welsh should include a full translation meeting UKVI requirements.
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Forms & additional requirements
Application and booking stepsβ
Online Standard Visitor visa applicationComplete and submit the application online on GOV.UK.
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VAC appointment bookingAfter submitting the online application, book the Muscat UK Visa Application Centre appointment through the provider linked from GOV.UK.
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Biometrics and identityAttend the Muscat VAC with your passport. Fingerprints and a digital photograph are taken as part of the identity process.
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Document submissionFollow the upload or scanning instructions in your VFS booking and bring any originals specifically requested.
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Where to submit & appointment
Submission channel and appointment-day guidanceApply and pay online through GOV.UK. Attend the UK Visa Application Centre at 1st Floor, Panorama Mall, Dohat Al Adab Street, Gubrah, Muscat, Oman. Use your appointment confirmation as the final authority for the date, time and any provider-specific instructions.
- Take your Pakistani passport / travel document.
- Take proof of lawful residence in Oman.
- Take your appointment confirmation and application reference.
- Follow the document-upload or scanning instructions shown in the booking.
- Provide fingerprints and a digital photograph if required.
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After the appointment
Decision, passport and eVisa guidanceUKVI processes the application after the identity, biometrics and document steps are completed. Follow the decision email and UKVI account instructions. Successful new applicants receive an eVisa; check the eVisa and UKVI account before travel.
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π UK Visa Application Centre in Oman
UKVI uses VFS Global in Oman. Complete and pay for the UK visa application online first, then book and attend the Muscat Visa Application Centre appointment.
UK Visa Application Centre β Muscat
Check your VFS appointment confirmation before travelling because opening times and public-holiday closures can change.
Before going to the centre
- Check the exact appointment date, time and any closure notice in your VFS confirmation before leaving.
- Take your Pakistan passport / travel document and proof of lawful residence in Oman, such as your resident card / residence permit.
- Take your appointment confirmation and UK visa application reference.
- Take the supporting documents and any originals specifically requested or used in your application.
- At the VAC, you will normally provide fingerprints and a digital photograph and complete the required document submission or scanning steps.
Official sourcesGovernment and authorised references used for this guide