UK visit visa from Pakistan
Pakistani citizens need a Standard Visitor visa before travelling to the UK for tourism, family visits or business meetings. You must show that you will leave at the end of your visit and that you can pay for your trip, usually with bank statements and evidence of your job or business. The main fee is £135 (about PKR 49,500). Decisions usually take 3 to 6 weeks.
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At a glance
- Main fee
- £135 (about PKR 49,500)
- Processing time
- 3 to 6 weeks
- Documents
- 8 on the list
- Pakistani nationals need to apply for a visa before travelling.
- You must show that you will leave at the end of your visit and can pay for your trip.
- You can't work or live in the UK through frequent or successive visits.
Fees
| Fee | Official amount | About in PKR |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months)Fee as published from 8 April 2026. | £135 | PKR 49,500 |
| Visit visa for private medical treatment (more than 6 and up to 11 months)Separate fee; check the current Home Office fees table. | Amount not confirmed | |
| Long-term visit visa (2 years) | £506 | PKR 185,000 |
| Long-term visit visa (5 years) | £903 | PKR 331,000 |
| Long-term visit visa (10 years) | £1,128 | PKR 413,000 |
Rupee amounts are a guide only, at the mid-market rate on October 8, 2026 (1 GBP = PKR 366.3). Your bank and the visa centre use their own rates.
Check the amount on the official source.
Official fee pages:Visit the UK as a Standard VisitorHome Office immigration and nationality fees
Processing time
Usually 3 to 6 weeks
Usually about 3 weeks from biometrics.
Official source: Visa processing times: applications outside the UKDocuments you need
From our draft document list for this visa. Your own list depends on your situation, so check the official source.
Usually needed
Passport
Bank statement / proof of funds
Recent statements showing the history of the funds you will use.
Needed in some situations
Employer reference or leave letter (NOC)
Leave letter / NOC from your employer, or business registration.
Invitation letter from host or business
Letter from your host with their status in the UK.
Polio vaccination certificate (NIMS/NADRA)
Pakistan exit requirement, not a visa document: when you leave Pakistan you must show a NIMS/NADRA vaccination certificate including polio (the old paper card is no longer accepted, and since 14 September 2026 airports check a NADRA-integrated vaccination record). Verify current rules.
Can support your application
FBR income tax return / wealth statement
FBR tax return or wealth statement can support your financial circumstances.
Return ticket reservation and accommodation booking
Planned travel and accommodation (do not buy non-refundable tickets before a decision).
Family Registration Certificate (NADRA)
Family Registration Certificate can show family ties.
How to apply, step by step
Check the purpose
Make sure your activities are permitted for visitors.
Immigration Rules: Appendix V (Visitor)Prepare evidence
Bank statements, employment or business evidence, travel plans and any invitation letter.
Visit the UK as a Standard VisitorApply online and pay
Choose the visa length (6 months, 2, 5 or 10 years) and pay the fee.
Visit the UK as a Standard VisitorBiometrics and decision
Give biometrics at a visa application centre; decisions usually take about 3 weeks.
Visa processing times: applications outside the UK
Questions people ask
How much does a UK visit visa cost from Pakistan?
Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months): £135 (about PKR 49,500); Long-term visit visa (2 years): £506 (about PKR 185,000); Long-term visit visa (5 years): £903 (about PKR 331,000); Long-term visit visa (10 years): £1,128 (about PKR 413,000). Fees change, so check the official fee page before you pay.
Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor (opens in a new tab)How long does a UK visit visa take from Pakistan?
Decisions usually take 3 to 6 weeks. Usually about 3 weeks from biometrics.
Visa processing times: applications outside the UK (opens in a new tab)What documents do I need for a UK visit visa from Pakistan?
The usual documents are: Passport and Bank statement / proof of funds. Depending on your situation, you may also need: Employer reference or leave letter (NOC), Invitation letter from host or business, and Polio vaccination certificate (NIMS/NADRA).
How much bank balance do I need for a UK visit visa?
You must show that you can pay for your trip. The usual evidence is recent bank statements showing the history of the funds you will use. An FBR tax return or wealth statement can support your financial circumstances.
Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor (opens in a new tab)Can I work in the UK on a visit visa?
No. Visitors cannot take up work in the UK, and you cannot live in the UK through frequent or successive visits. Check that your activities are permitted for visitors before you apply.
Immigration Rules: Appendix V (Visitor) (opens in a new tab)What is the success rate for UK visit visas from Pakistan?
Nobody can promise you a visa, and we do not publish success rates. UK Visas and Immigration decides each application on its own evidence, and publishes official statistics on its decisions.
Immigration statistics quarterly release (opens in a new tab)