Pakistan to United Kingdom tourist visa
Complete UK Standard Visitor Visa requirements, fees, processing times, and approval tips for Pakistani citizens. Updated December 2025.
- Visa
- United Kingdom Standard Visitor Visa
- Fee
- £135
- Processing time
- 3 weeks
- Length of stay
- Up to 6 months
Required documents
- Valid Passport — Your current passport must be valid for the entire duration of your planned stay in the UK
- Online Application — Complete the online visa application form on the gov.uk website
- Bank Statements — Bank statements showing sufficient funds to cover your trip and daily expenses
- Employment Evidence — Documentation proving your employment status and income
- Travel Plans — Details of your planned activities and accommodation in the UK
- Ties to Home Country — Evidence demonstrating your intention to return to Pakistan
- Biometrics Appointment — Fingerprints and photograph taken at VFS Global visa application centre
How to apply
- Genuine intention to visit for — Genuine intention to visit for a permitted purpose and leave at the end of your stay 3
- Sufficient funds to cover all — Sufficient funds to cover all costs without working or accessing public funds 3
- Ability to pay for your — Ability to pay for your return journey and any other costs relating to your visit 3
- Valid travel document with at — Valid travel document with at least one blank page for the visa 3
- Strong ties to Pakistan demonstrating — Strong ties to Pakistan demonstrating you will return home 3
- Information in your application requires — Information in your application requires further consideration
Common questions
- How long can I stay in the UK on a tourist visa?
- The Standard Visitor Visa allows you to stay for up to 6 months per visit. However, you cannot live in the UK through frequent or successive visits. Immigration officers may question you if you spend more time in the UK than your home country.
- Can I work on a UK tourist visa?
- No, the Standard Visitor Visa does not permit any form of paid or unpaid work in the UK. This includes freelance work, even for clients outside the UK. If you need to work, you’ll need to apply for an appropriate work visa.
- How long does UK visa processing take from Pakistan?
- Standard processing takes 3 weeks from your biometrics appointment. Priority service (£500) delivers a decision within 5 working days. Super Priority service (£1,000) provides a decision by the end of the next working day.
- What is the UK tourist visa fee for Pakistanis in 2025?
- The Standard Visitor Visa fee is £127 for stays up to 6 months. Long-term visas are available: 2 years (£475), 5 years (£848), or 10 years (£1,059). VFS Global service charges apply separately.
- Do I need to book flights before applying?
- No, you are not required to book flights or travel before applying. The UK government advises against booking non-refundable travel until your visa is approved.
- What is the approval rate for UK visas from Pakistan?
- The approval rate for UK visitor visas from Pakistan is approximately 45%. This is lower than the global average, primarily due to higher scrutiny of financial evidence and ties to home country.