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Do British citizens need a visa for Pakistan?

By the Visa Almanac editorial teamChange logUpdated 1 Nov 2026

In brief

Yes. British passport holders need a visa for Pakistan, applied for online as an eVisa (up to 3 months, single entry).

Pakistan visa fee for British citizens: Pakistan's official fee table lists USD 60 for a single-entry visit or tourist visa for British citizens, USD 90 for multiple entries up to one year and USD 120 for longer. USD 60 ≈ GBP 45, USD 90 ≈ GBP 67, USD 120 ≈ GBP 90 at the ECB rate of . Official fee. Source: Directorate General of Immigration & Passports (DGI&P), Ministry of Interior of Pakistan, checked .

Pakistan visa processing time for British citizens: Processing usually takes 7 to 10 working days; if more documents are requested you must upload them within 7 days or the application may be cancelled. Source: Pakistan High Commission, London, checked .

Conditions: apply on the Pakistan Online Visa System; processing 7-10 working days (4 weeks for Afghan and Somali passports).

Citizens of countries listed here are eligible to apply for: Visa category: Tourist/Visit, Sub-category: (Individual -Less than 3 months.)Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan (Pakistan Online Visa System, NADRA)

Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan (Pakistan Online Visa System, NADRA)Apply only at visa.nadra.gov.pkReport a change

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ContentsIn brief
  1. In brief
  2. At a glance
  3. Do British citizens need a visa?
  4. Visa types
  5. How to apply
  6. Apply from the UK
  7. Fee
  8. Processing time
  9. Documents
  10. What changed
  11. FAQ
  12. Sources

At a glance

AccesseVisa · up to 3 months, single entryapply on the Pakistan Online Visa System; processing 7-10 working days (4 weeks for Afghan and Somali passports)
StayUp to 3 months, single entry
Validity and entriesThe tourist e-visa gives a single entry for a stay of up to 3 months; once in Pakistan with a valid visa you can apply online to extend it, which takes about two working weeks.1
Official feePakistan's official fee table lists USD 60 for a single-entry visit or tourist visa for British citizens, USD 90 for multiple entries up to one year and USD 120 for longer.3Visa fees are not refunded if the application is refused, cancelled or filed under the wrong category.2
Official processingProcessing usually takes 7 to 10 working days; if more documents are requested you must upload them within 7 days or the application may be cancelled.2
Where to applyApply online only, on the Pakistan Online Visa System (visa.nadra.gov.pk), which covers tourist, visit, business and other visas.2Official site: visa.nadra.gov.pk

Do British citizens need a visa for Pakistan?

The Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan (Pakistan Online Visa System, NADRA) lists the UK among the countries whose nationals can get an eVisa online. Stay: up to 3 months, single entry. Conditions: apply on the Pakistan Online Visa System; processing 7-10 working days (4 weeks for Afghan and Somali passports).

“Citizens of countries listed here are eligible to apply for: Visa category: Tourist/Visit, Sub-category: (Individual -Less than 3 months.)”

Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan (Pakistan Online Visa System, NADRA) · checked

Conditions and exceptions

  • Overstaying up to 2 weeks carries no surcharge; beyond that foreigners pay USD 50 (up to 1 month), USD 200 (1 to 3 months) or USD 400 per year (3 months to 1 year).

    All FOREIGN NATIONALS: S# Period of Over-Stay Overstay Surcharge 1 Upto 2 Weeks – 2 Above – 2 Weeks to 1 Month US $ 50/- 3 Above – 1 Month to 3 Months US $ 200/- 4 Above – 3 Months to 1 Year US $ 400/- per yearDirectorate General of Immigration & Passports (DGI&P), Ministry of Interior of Pakistan · checked

  • British citizens who also hold a valid NICOP or SNICOP card are treated as Pakistani citizens and can enter without a visa and stay without time limit.

    The National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) or Smart National Identity Card Overseas Pakistanis (SNICOP), are issued to citizens of Pakistan who are not resident in Pakistan. If you hold a valid version of either, you will be recognised as a citizen of Pakistan. You can enter Pakistan without a visa and stay for an unlimited period.UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office · checked

Pakistan visa types for British citizens

How to apply

  1. Apply online only, on the Pakistan Online Visa System (visa.nadra.gov.pk), which covers tourist, visit, business and other visas.

    Pakistan High Commission, London · checked

  2. British citizens travelling in a group with a designated Pakistani tour operator can instead get a one-month multiple-entry visa on arrival, arranged by the operator.

    Directorate General of Immigration & Passports (DGI&P), Ministry of Interior of Pakistan · checked

How to apply from the UK

  1. Applicants in the UK must live within the consular area of the Pakistani mission that processes the application and prove their residence (for example with a Share Code), and may be called for an interview.

    Pakistan High Commission, London · checked

Fee

These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.

Processing time

  • Processing usually takes 7 to 10 working days; if more documents are requested you must upload them within 7 days or the application may be cancelled.

    Pakistan High Commission, London · checked

Documents and entry checks

What changed

  1. Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.

FAQ

Is Pakistan visa-free for British citizens now?

No. British citizens need a visa, applied for online as an eVisa (up to 3 months, single entry).

How much does a Pakistan visa cost for British citizens?

Pakistan's official fee table lists USD 60 for a single-entry visit or tourist visa for British citizens, USD 90 for multiple entries up to one year and USD 120 for longer. Visa fees are not refunded if the application is refused, cancelled or filed under the wrong category.

Can I get a Pakistan visa in 7 days?

Processing usually takes 7 to 10 working days; if more documents are requested you must upload them within 7 days or the application may be cancelled.

Sources

Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.

  1. Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan (Pakistan Online Visa System, NADRA): entry rule and visa typesvisa.nadra.gov.pk · checked · read from an archived copy of 28 Aug 2026
  2. Pakistan High Commission, London: how to apply, documents, processing time and feesphclondon.org · checked
  3. Directorate General of Immigration & Passports (DGI&P), Ministry of Interior of Pakistan: feesdgip.gov.pk · checked
  4. Directorate General of Immigration & Passports (DGI&P), Ministry of Interior of Pakistan: visa types, entry conditions and how to applydgip.gov.pk · checked
  5. Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan (Pakistan Online Visa System, NADRA): documentsvisa.nadra.gov.pk · checked · read from an archived copy of 23 Oct 2026
  6. UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (GOV.UK foreign travel advice): documents and entry conditionsgov.uk · checked
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