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General Requirements (for all visas)

Note:        NO appointment is required for Visa application

Applicants will be entertained on first come first served basis during application processing time.  

For all types of visas, please submit the following:
  • Duly filled Visa Form
  • Original passport (valid for at least six months) along with its photocopy
  • Two recent passport size photographs (with white background)
  • Any other document(s) that can be helpful in obtaining a visa. For additional requirements please see the details of required Visa category

For additional requirements please see the details of required Visa category.

Please note that Visa is valid for the period mentioned in the visa sticker, which is calculated from the date of issue. The period of stay is counted from the date of entry into Pakistan.

 

Visit/Tourist Visa

If the Visa Officer is satisfied about the purpose of visit a single entry visa will be issued to visitor or tourist holding a British Passport. Visit/Tourist visa requires five (5) working days to process.

Requirements

 

  •  Duly filled Visa Form  
  • Original passport (valid for at least six months) along with its photocopy
  • Two recent passport size photographs (with white background)
  • Invitation letter from sponsor
  • ID of the sponsor with complete address in Pakistan
  • Last three months bank statement
  • Reference letter from workplace
  • Itinerary, Hotel booking and schedule of visit 

 

Fee

Visa

Fee

Single entry  

£55*

*Includes £ 2 bank charges

 

 

Family Visa for Dual Nationals

A single, Double or Multiple entry visa is issued to British nationals with Pakistani origin for a family visit to Pakistan. Family visa requires five (5) working days to process.

Visa application processing time may be reduced to one day on presentation of proof of Pakistani nationality for this category.

 

Requirements

 

1)    Duly filled Visa Form

2)    Original passport (valid for at least six months) along with its photocopy

3)    Two recent passport size colour photographs (with white background)

4)    Proof of Pakistani nationality (Applicant’s valid or expired Pakistani Passport or National Identity Card) OR
Applicants can also provide their parent’s valid or expired Pakistani Passport or National Identity Card with Detailed Birth Certificate.

5)    Complete address and telephone number of the person you are visiting in Pakistan

Fee

Visa

Fee

Single entry  

£55*

Double entry 

£78*

Multiple entries

£242*

*Includes £ 2 bank charges

 

Concession in fee for dual Pakistani Nationals

For dual nationals holding British passport with a valid / expired Pakistani passport only, a fee concession is available. Concessional fees (for these dual nationals) are as following:

Visa

Fee for 18 years and above

Fee for under 18 years

Single entry  

£ 29*

£ 15*

Double entry 

£ 40*

£ 21*

Multiple entries

£ 122*

£ 62*

*Includes £ 2 bank charges

 

Eligibility for concession:

Age 18 years and above:

To claim the concession in fee, the applicant must provide his / her own valid / expired Pakistani passport and its photocopy.

Age under 18 years:

Applicants whose parents hold Pakistani passport can get the same concession. To get the concession, following additional documents are required:

·       Original UK detailed birth certificate with its photocopy

·       Parent’s original Pakistani passport and its photocopy.

Note:

1) Visa application(s) of under18 years old can only be submitted either by their parents or a delegated person with following documents:

·         Authority letter from parents in favour of delegated person

·         Copy of parent’s passport/photo ID

·         Original photo ID of the delegated person (for example UK driving license)

2) The denounced nationality passport will not be accepted.

 

Business Visa

Business visas requires five (5) working days to process. For business visa, applicant has to submit the following documents

REQUIREMENTS

  •  Duly filled Visa Form  
  • Original passport (valid for at least six months) along with its photocopy
  • Two recent passport size photographs (with white background)
  • Company letter (UK based)
  • An invitation letter from Pakistan
  • Last three months bank statement
  • Itinerary, Hotel booking and schedule of visit 
  • Any other supporting documents  

Following are the three categories of Business Visa with respective fee:- 

 

Visa

Fee

Single entry  

£82

Double entry 

£116

Multiple entries

£242

*Includes £ 2 bank charges

 

 

Establishment of Facilitation Desks at International Airports for Issuance of Visa on Arrival to Businessmen/Investors

The Government of Pakistan has decided to grant visa to genuine foreign businessmen / investors from many countries including United Kingdom, on arrival non-reporting for 30 days on production of any of the following documents:

                    i)      Recommendatory letter from Chamber of Commerce & Industries (CC&I) of the respective country of visitor.

 

                  ii)      Invitation letter from business organization duly recommended by the concerned Trade Organization / Association in Pakistan.

 

                 iii)      Recommendatory letter by investment Consular of Board of Investment posted at Pakistan Mission abroad.

” Visa Facilitation Desks” extending facility of Visa on Arrival to businessmen / investors, have started functioning at International Airports of Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Quetta and Peshawar with effect from 1st February, 2005.

Click the following link to see the complete list of facilitated countries and further information

Ministry of Interior - VISA ON ARRIVAL TO BUSINESSMEN AND INVESTORS



Work Visa

Work visa requires three months to process. Following documents are required for Work visa:

REQUIREMENTS

  • Duly filled Visa Form
  • Original passport (valid for at least six months) along with its photocopy
  • Two recent passport size photographs (with white background)
  • Job offer letter
  • Letter from Board of Investment
  • Last three months bank statement
  • Reference letter from workplace
  • Other relevant documents will be required to obtain this visa.  

Fee

Visa

Fee

Employment/Work Permit (Multiple)  

£242*

*Includes £ 2 bank charges

 

Student Visa

This type of visa requires three months to process. Following documents are required for Student visa:

REQUIREMENTS

  • Duly filled Visa Form
  • Original passport (valid for at least six months) along with its photocopy
  • Two recent passport size photographs (with white background)
  • University / College / School acceptance letter
  • Original degrees and transcripts along with photocopies  
  • Last three months bank statement
  • Other relevant documents will be required to obtain this visa.

Fee

Visa

Fee

Students (all categories) 

£121*

*Includes £ 2 bank charges

 

Journalist Visa

A request for visa for media professionals is to be routed through the Information Division of the High Commission for Pakistan.

Click the link for Journalist Visa details:    Journalist Visa details

 

Pilgrim Visa

A pilgrim visa is issued to those who wish to visit holy places (Shrines/Gurdawaras) in Pakistan. It is allowed to groups of pilgrims and is normally restricted for a specified period. The pilgrim visa is essentially for single entry. Two months notice is needed for such applications.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Duly filled Visa Form
  • Original passport (valid for at least six months) along with its photocopy
  • Two recent passport size colour photographs (with white background)
  • Invitation letter from sponsor
  • ID of the sponsor with complete address in Pakistan
  • Reference letter from workplace
  • Last three months bank statement
  • Itinerary, Hotel booking and schedule of visit.

Note: In case of groups, an introductory letter and complete documentation will be needed by the organising body/tour operator.  

Fee

Visa

Fee

Single entry  

£55*

*Includes £ 2 bank charges

 

Diplomatic and official Visa 

Diplomatic and official visa requires five (5) working days to process. Delays, however, can occur due to circumstances beyond the High Commission’s control, especially where a reference has to be made to Pakistan. These visas are issued free of charge to those who are visiting Pakistan on an official assignment/tenure of posting. A note verbal from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) would be required.

Note: Applicants or their couriers, in such cases, should contact the specified visa officer at the High Commission.

 

Visas for Non-UK citizens

This visa requires five (5) working days to process. Applicants holding passports other than British passport should provide the following documents:

  • Duly filled Visa Form
  • Original passport (valid for at least six months) along with its photocopy
  • Two recent passport size photographs (with white background)
  • Proof of residential status in the UK. Their passport must contain the appropriate entry
  • Additionally, a utility bill (Electricity, Gas or Water) or Bank Statement in applicant’s name may suffice
  • Invitation letter from sponsor
  • ID of the sponsor with complete address in Pakistan
  • Reference letter from workplace
  • Last three months bank statement
  • Itinerary, Hotel booking and schedule of visit

NOTE: Those who have no evidence of stay in the UK or have visit visa of UK should apply for visa in their country of origin/residence.

Click here to view the fee for your relevant country

 

Visas for Indian Nationals

Indian Passport holders need to visit in person to get visa application forms and relevant information.

Timings:       3:00pm to 4:00pm

 

Transit Visa

Transit visa is issued to those who are travelling to other countries through Pakistan. Applicants should produce the original ticket up to the country of final destination. Transit visa will not carry duration of stay of more than 72 hours.

Click here for Visa Fee Rates 

 

Contact Visa Department


Email: visa@phclondon.org

Visa Helpline: 020 7664 9204

Above number can be called between the following hours (Monday to Friday):

10:00am to 12:30pm
       and
2:00pm to 4:00pm

 

 

 

IMPORTANT NOTE

 

Visa is liable to be cancelled if information requested in the form is withheld or found to be incorrect.

British nationals not resident in UK should apply for Visa in their respective countries of residence.

Other national should apply for visa from their countries of origin.

Visitors to UK are not entertained for grant of Visas.

Visa is usually issued after five (5) working days. Delays, however, can occur due to circumstances beyond the High Commission’s control, especially where a reference has to be made to Pakistan.

 

FEE *

 

Visa fee is subject to periodical revision without notice.

Visa fee is charged per person and not per passport. If children are endorsed in the passport additional fee will be charged.

Fee is only payable in cash or postal order made out in the name of the High Commission for Pakistan. Personal cheques are not accepted

Visa fee is not refundable even if visa is refused.

 

Note: £ 2.00 mentioned with all fees above is bank surcharge per application for consular services being charged at all Pakistan Consulates including London



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Submission of documents

Monday – Thursday
10:00am to 1:00pm

Friday
10:00am to 12:00pm


Delivery of Passports

Monday – Thursday
12:00pm, 1:00pm and 3:00pm

Friday
12:00pm and 3:00pm

Submission & Collections Timings for Travel Agents:

Monday – Friday
2:00pm to 3:00pm
 

Email: visa@phclondon.org

Fax: 020 7664 9228

There is a customer help-line meant for the guidance of the public in consular matters. Helpline number is:

020 7664 9204

This number can be called between the following hours Monday to Friday:

10:00am to 12:30pm
and
2:00pm to 4:00pm