Pakistan entry requirements for United Kingdom citizens
Online visa required
Rules can change: confirm on the official site before you travel. impt.pk is a hotel and travel site; it does not issue visas and is not a visa agent.
- Visa typeTourist or visit visa, applied for online (single entry)
- Processing time7–10 working days
- Stay lengthUp to 3 months
- Police registrationNo
United Kingdom citizens apply online through the Pakistan Online Visa System. The tourist or visit entry visa is single entry, with a stay of up to 3 months.
If your application is sent back for review, the clock restarts from re-submission, and the application is cancelled if you do not resubmit within 7 days. Issuance is the prerogative of the Government of Pakistan.
How to apply in 3 steps
- Preliminary assessment. Choose the visa, then check eligibility and the documents you need.
- Preparation. Gather your supporting documents, a photograph up to 350 KB as set out in the photo guide, and a valid credit or debit card to pay online.
- Online application. Select “Apply Now” on visa.nadra.gov.pk.
Documents
For a tourist or visit entry visa you need:
- Photograph (up to 350 KB, as set out in the photo guide)
- Passport
- Hotel booking details: Book a hotel in Pakistan
If you apply from a country that is not your home country, proof of legal residence there is mandatory. Upload it as “Other”.
Police registration
United Kingdom nationals are exempt from police registration, unless the immigration authorities direct you to register.
Book your stay
Hotel booking details are one of the documents for the online visa, and your stay is the reason to go.
Book a hotel in PakistanOfficial link
Apply and check the latest rules on the official Pakistan Online Visa System: https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/
Sources
- Pakistan Online Visa System: home page
- Pakistan Online Visa System: countries on the online list
- Pakistan Online Visa System: Tourist/Visit Visa
- Pakistan Online Visa System: How to Apply
- Pakistan Online Visa System: Important Terms
Last reviewed 1 November 2026.