UK visa from Pakistan
The Standard Visitor visa covers tourism, family visits and short business trips. Apply online, then give biometrics at a visa application centre in Pakistan.
Standard Visitor visaAt a glance
- Visa fee
- £127 (~PKR 47,600)
- Processing
- About 3 weeks
- Validity
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Apply at
- Online + visa centre
Funds guidanceNo fixed minimum. Show enough to cover the whole trip with a stable balance history. Funds should match your income.
Document checklist
What you'll need for UK
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Avoid a refusal
Where Pakistani UK files usually go wrong
01Funds that don't match incomeA balance much higher than your salary raises questions.Show salary credits and a clear source for savings.
02Unclear purposeA vague plan suggests you may not leave.Give a day-by-day itinerary and explain why you are going.
03Previous refusals not declaredMissing past refusals is treated as deception.Declare every previous refusal, from any country.
How to apply
From Pakistan to UK, step by step
- 1Apply onlineFill in the form on GOV.UK and pay the fee.
- 2Prepare your fileCheck every document against the list above.
- 3BiometricsFingerprints and photo at the visa centre.
- 4DecisionTrack your application and collect your passport.
UK visa questions
Up to 6 months per visit on a Standard Visitor visa.
Only if you plan to stay more than 6 months, such as on a Student visa.
Yes, 2, 5 and 10-year visitor visas exist for frequent travellers, at a higher fee.
Fees and requirements change. Always confirm the latest rules with the official mission or its visa application centre before you apply.