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Official-source verified visa guidanceChecked 2026-09-17 Β· Applying from PakistanOfficial sources re-checked automatically on 28 Oct 2026
Visa required Β· successful visitors receive a UK eVisa
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Visa route
Standard Visitor visa
Up to 6 months on the standard route
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Main fee
GBP 135
Standard Visitor β€” up to 6 months
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Processing
Usually ~3 weeks
Usually within 3 weeks after you apply online, prove your identity and provide your documents. Extra checks or optional priority services can change the timeline.
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Application
Online + VAC appointment
Apply online on GOV.UK, then attend a visa application centre for identity and biometrics.
BEFORE YOU APPLY

Appointment, payment, insurance & forms

Route-specific practical requirements
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Appointment
Required

Complete and submit the GOV.UK Standard Visitor application online, then book the visa application centre appointment offered in your application flow. Attend with your passport for biometrics and the required document steps.

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Fee & payment
Pay during online application

Pay the visa application fee online as part of the GOV.UK application. UKVI publishes the payable PKR amount for applications made from Pakistan; it can change when the Home Office exchange rate changes. Optional VAC or priority services, where offered, cost extra.

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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.

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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.

ORIGIN & DESTINATION

Pakistan β†’ United Kingdom at a glance

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COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE
PK
Pakistan
ResidenceLegal
CapitalIslamabad
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CurrencyPKRPakistani rupee
StatusLegal residenceApplication origin
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DESTINATION
GB
United Kingdom
Passport rank6th
CapitalLondon
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CurrencyGBPBritish pound
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Fees & payment

Current published application fees
Standard 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
Medical visitor β€” up to 11 monthsGBP 234
Visiting academic β€” up to 12 monthsGBP 234
Marriage VisitorGBP 135

Currency: The statutory fee is set in GBP. For applications from Pakistan, UKVI also publishes the payable PKR amount through its official fee calculator.

How to pay: Pay the visa application fee online as part of the GOV.UK application. UKVI publishes the payable PKR amount for applications made from Pakistan; it can change when the Home Office exchange rate changes. Optional VAC or priority services, where offered, cost extra.

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British High Commission Islamabad

Embassy / High Commission Β· Reference information

Diplomatic Enclave, Ramna 5, P O Box 1122, Islamabad, Pakistan

Public access is by appointment only. The High Commission is not the routine submission point for Standard Visitor visa applications.
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Pakistan passport snapshot

Henley Passport Index Β· July 2026
101st
Global rank
29 destinations without a prior visa
Mobility

πŸ“ Where you attend in Pakistan

UK visitor applications are submitted online first. You do not normally hand a paper application to the British High Commission. After paying on GOV.UK, you are directed to VFS Global to choose a Visa Application Centre and book your biometric appointment.

What to take on appointment day: Your passport/travel document is essential. For the safe side, PassportHut recommends taking your appointment confirmation and the originals of all important supporting documents you used in the application β€” for example bank/financial evidence, employment or business proof, sponsor documents, relationship evidence, accommodation/invitation documents, and any other route-specific evidence. This is recommended even if you already uploaded scans online, because the VAC or UKVI may ask to see or rescan a document. You may not be asked to hand over every original. Since 25 February 2026, successful Pakistani visitor applicants generally keep their passport after the biometrics session and receive an eVisa.

How to get the appointment

  1. Complete the Standard Visitor visa application on GOV.UK.
  2. Pay the UK visa application fee online. Keep your GWF reference number.
  3. After payment, follow the link to VFS Global Pakistan.
  4. Choose the available UK Visa Application Centre and appointment date/time.
  5. Choose only the optional VFS services you actually want; optional services do not improve the chance of approval.
  6. Upload supporting documents online, or choose document-scanning assistance if available and needed.
  7. Attend the selected centre with your passport, appointment confirmation and, for the safe side, the originals of the important supporting documents used in your application.

Book / manage appointment on VFS Global β†— Official GOV.UK centre finder β†—

Visa Application Centres & map

UK Visa Application Centre β€” Islamabad

VFS Global currently lists four UK Visa Application Centres in Pakistan. Centre addresses and opening arrangements can change, so use the address in your VFS appointment confirmation as the final instruction before travelling.

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After the appointment

Decision, passport and eVisa guidance

Since 25 February 2026, successful Pakistani visitor applicants generally receive an eVisa in their UKVI account and can keep their passport after biometrics instead of returning to collect a visa vignette. Follow the decision email and UKVI account instructions.

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