United Kingdom: visa & travel guide
Visa options, costs, processing times and where to apply for United Kingdom, for travellers from Pakistan.
Visa types
| Visa | Processing (official) | Reported wait | Stay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family / Spouse The UK family (partner) visa lets you join a husband, wife, civil partner, unmarried pa... |
Usually within 12 weeks when applying from outside the UK | - | Up to 2 years 9 months (fiancé(e): 6 months), then extend for 2 years 6 months; settlement possible after 5 years | Requirements |
| Student The UK Student visa is for studying a course at a licensed student sponsor once you hol... |
Usually within 3 weeks when applying from outside the UK | - | Depends on course length: usually up to 5 years for degree level (18 or over) and up to 2 years below degree level | Requirements |
| Tourist / Visit The Standard Visitor visa covers tourism, visiting family or friends, short business tr... |
Usually within 3 weeks after your biometrics appointment | - | Up to 6 months per visit; long-term visas are valid for 2, 5 or 10 years (maximum 6 months per visit) | Requirements |
| Work The Skilled Worker visa lets you work in an eligible job for a Home Office-approved UK ... |
Usually within 3 weeks when applying from outside the UK | - | Up to 5 years, then extendable; settlement possible after 5 years | Requirements |
Daily travel costs
| Where | Budget hotel | Food / day | Transport / day | Return flight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | PKR 31,447 | PKR 11,469 | PKR 3,330 | PKR 180,000 - 300,000 |
| Manchester | PKR 24,047 | PKR 9,619 | PKR 2,220 | PKR 175,000 - 290,000 |
Embassies & visa centres
British High Commission
Embassy · Islamabad
British Deputy High Commission
Consulate · Karachi
VFS Global - United Kingdom Visa Application Centre
Visa application centre (VFS, TLS, etc.) · Islamabad
VFS Global - United Kingdom Visa Application Centre
Visa application centre (VFS, TLS, etc.) · Karachi
VFS Global - United Kingdom Visa Application Centre
Visa application centre (VFS, TLS, etc.) · Lahore
VFS Global - United Kingdom Visa Application Centre
All offices
Visa application centre (VFS, TLS, etc.) · Mirpur
