Check Visa Requirements by Passport
Pick your passport and destination for live requirements — fees, documents, processing times, stay rules and embassy details for your nationality.
Data verified
Pakistan passport holders: Single entry for United Kingdom. Fee: GBP 115–719 (~USD 153.37–958.92). Processing: 3-8 weeks (Visitor) / 8-12 weeks (Skilled Worker/Family). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Visa REQUIRED for Pakistani nationals. Apply via UK Visa Application Centre (VAC) Islamabad/Karachi/Lahore (operated by VFS Global). Standard Visitor Visa: GBP 115 (~PKR 43,120). UK has notoriously high rejection rate for Pakistan (~45-55%).
Visa types: Standard Visitor Visa (Tourist/Business/Family, 6-month single OR 2/5/10-year multi-entry); Skilled Worker Visa (sponsored, salary threshold); Student Visa (sponsored); Graduate Visa (post-study); Family Visa (Partner/Child/Parent); Innovator/Founder; Global Talent; High Potential Individual; Health and Care Worker; Seasonal Worker; Domestic Worker; Transit. UK NOT in Schengen (post-Brexit).
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Standard Visitor Validity: 6 months single / 2-10 years multi-entry. Max Stay: 6 months per visit.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Removal + 1-10 year re-entry ban; civil penalty up to GBP 5,000
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (full validity); Online application at gov.uk; Digital photo; Biometrics MANDATORY at UK VAC Islamabad/Karachi/Lahore; Bank statement (6 months, GBP 4,000+ recommended); Employment letter; ITR/tax returns (3 years); Property documents; CNIC + NICOP; Travel history; Purpose of travel letter; Hotel/itinerary; For Family Visit: sponsor's UK status + Council Tax + bank statement + invitation; For Student: CAS + financial proof (£1,334/mo London / £1,023/mo elsewhere x 9 months); For Skilled Worker: Certificate of Sponsorship + salary threshold GBP 38,700+ (most categories).
Visa types (2)
Visa REQUIRED for Pakistani nationals. Apply via UK Visa Application Centre (VAC) Islamabad/Karachi/Lahore (operated by VFS Global). Standard Visitor Visa: GBP 115 (~PKR 43,120). UK has notoriously high rejection rate for Pakistan (~45-55%).
UK Direct Airside Transit Visa (DATV) - required for Pakistani passport holders (visa nationals) changing planes airside at a UK airport en route to a third country. Does not permit entry into the UK.
Common rejection reasons
Common PK rejections (high rate ~45-55%): (1) Genuine visitor test failure — 'doubts intent to leave'; (2) Insufficient funds (GBP 4,000+ expected); (3) Weak ties to Pakistan; (4) Inconsistent travel itinerary; (5) Document fraud red flags (Pakistan among highest scrutinized for fake docs); (6) Family sponsor's UK status verification; (7) Previous UK refusals or overstays (Pakistan high overstay history); (8) Student visa abuse concerns; (9) Solo male applicants face extra scrutiny; (10) FATF source-of-funds scrutiny; (11) NHS Surcharge unpaid for long-stay applicants.
Good to know