To facilitate
the visa applicants, High Commission for Pakistan London’s Visa
department has started accepting visa application fee by postal order
parallel to the cash payments. Applicants can now pay their visa fee by postal
orders made in favour of “High Commission for Pakistan, London” on
the application counters and can avoid the long bank payment queues.
Furthermore
applicants are now also offered to receive their passport back by postal
services, once visa processing is completed. This can save them another
visit to the High Commission for collection of their passports. Applicants who
wish to avail this service are advised to hand in a self-addressed and properly
stamped Royal Mail Special Delivery envelope with their visa application(s).
For further
information about Fast Track Visa Processing please contact visa@phclondon.org
Note: Fast Track Visa Processing is only available for Dual National British Pakistani visa applicants.
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Important Notice
NEW
VISA FEE IMPLEMENTED WITH EFFECT FROM 9 MARCH, 2011
BRITISH PAKISTANIS
(Dual Nationals)
Type
of Visa
Fee*
Single Entry
£44.00
Double Entry
£68.00
Multiple (1 year)
£170.00
Multiple (2 years)
£170.00
Multiple (5 years)
£290.00
BRITISH NATIONALS
Type
of Visa
Fee*
Single Entry
£104.00
Double Entry
£122.00
Multiple (1 year)
£332.00
Multiple (2 years)
£332.00
Multiple (5 years)
£482.00
* All Fees mentioned above include £ 2.00 bank surcharge per application for consular services being charged at all Pakistan Consulates including London
Visa applications by post
Visa section also accepts the applications by post.
Visa applications by post require three (3) weeks for processing. Applicants who wish to send their applications by post are advised to send the
following items along with other required documents:
1)Fee
postal order in the name of High Commission for Pakistan, London
2)A
self addressed prepaid postal envelope for delivery of the passport(s)
List of required documents can be found under
relevant visa category.
Please note that fee in CASH is not acceptable
for applications by post.
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.
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
Proof of residence, UK Driving Licence (DVLA) with Counterpart OR a Utility bill (Electricity, Gas or Water) in applicant’s name may suffice
Reference letter from workplace
Itinerary,
Hotel booking and schedule of visit
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.
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
6)Proof of residence, UK Driving Licence (DVLA) with Counterpart OR a Utility bill (Electricity, Gas or Water) in applicant’s name may suffice
* Issue date not earlier than 1st January 1975
Denounced nationality passports will not be accepted
Note:
Visa application(s) for under 18 years old applicnats
can only be submitted by their parents with following
documents:
· A request for issuance of visa signed by both the parents
·Copy of parents' passport/photo ID
·Original photo ID of the parents (for
example
UK
driving license)
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.
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) for under 18 years old applicnats
can only be submitted by their parents with following
documents:
· A request for issuance of visa signed by both the parents
·Copy of parents' passport/photo ID
·Original photo ID of the parents (for
example
UK
driving license)
2) The denounced nationality passport will
not be accepted.
Business / NGOs Visa
Business visas requires five (5) working days to process. For business visa, applicant has to submit the following
documents
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
Proof of residence, UK Driving Licence (DVLA) with Counterpart OR a Utility bill (Electricity, Gas or Water) in applicant’s name may suffice
Last three
months bank statement
Itinerary, Hotel booking and schedule of visit / sponsor assumes responsibility of boarding/lodging to be stated in the invitation or sponsorship letter
Any other supporting documents which applicant feels may help in the assessment of visa request
Foreign companies based in Pakistan to provide their registration proof
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
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
Proof of residence, UK Driving Licence (DVLA) with Counterpart OR a Utility bill (Electricity, Gas or Water) in applicant’s name may suffice
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.
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
Invitation letter from sponsor
ID of the sponsor with complete address in Pakistan
Reference letter from workplace
Proof of residence, UK Driving Licence (DVLA) with Counterpart OR a Utility bill (Electricity, Gas or Water) in applicant’s name may suffice
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, submission of 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.
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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