UKAt a glance
UK visa key facts
- Visa type
- Standard Visitor visa (tourism, family, business, medical, transit)
- GOV.UK: Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor: GOV.UK: Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- GOV.UK: Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor: GOV.UK: Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor
- Government fee
- Set by UK Visas and Immigration. Your adviser confirms the current amount before you pay
- GOV.UK: Apply for a Standard Visitor visa (documents, fee, decision time): GOV.UK: Apply for a Standard Visitor visa (documents, fee, decision time)
- Long-term visit visas
- 2, 5 or 10 years (up to 6 months per visit); higher fees
- GOV.UK: Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor: GOV.UK: Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor Adviser confirms for your case
- Decision time
- Usually within 3 weeks
- GOV.UK: Apply for a Standard Visitor visa (documents, fee, decision time): GOV.UK: Apply for a Standard Visitor visa (documents, fee, decision time)
- Urgent option
- Priority and Super Priority services may be offered at VFS centres in Pakistan for an extra fee; availability and price change
- VFS Global Pakistan: UK Priority Visa service: VFS Global Pakistan: UK Priority Visa service Adviser confirms for your case
- Translations
- Certified English translation for any document not in English or Welsh
- GOV.UK: Apply for a Standard Visitor visa (documents, fee, decision time): GOV.UK: Apply for a Standard Visitor visa (documents, fee, decision time)
Price
UK visa price in Pakistan
Our price for a UK visa varies with the visa type and your file, so every quote is free and given on WhatsApp before you pay. Any embassy fee is separate and confirmed by your adviser.
| Visa type | Our price | Enquire |
|---|---|---|
| Tourism visitHolidays and sightseeing. | Free quoteVaries with this visa type | Get quote |
| Family & friends visitVisiting relatives or friends living in the UK. | Free quoteVaries with this visa type | Get quote |
| Business visitMeetings, conferences, negotiations and training allowed for visitors. | Free quoteVaries with this visa type | Get quote |
| Private medical treatmentPlanned private treatment in the UK. | Free quoteVaries with this visa type | Get quote |
Our service
Why apply for your UK visa with Travel Visa Pk
- 15+ years of experienceOur visa team has prepared visit visa files for Pakistani travellers for over 15 years, including UK.
- Free document check firstSend your papers on WhatsApp. We match them to the official UK list and tell you what is missing before you pay anything.
- Office in Blue Area, IslamabadMeet an adviser at Eagle Plaza, Fazal-e-Haq Road, and bring your originals for a final review before submission.
- No fake guaranteesThe embassy decides. We tell you honestly where your file is weak and fix what can be fixed before it is submitted.
- Sunday supportThe office is closed on Sunday, but advisers still answer on WhatsApp and by phone.
Document list
Documents required for UK visit visa from Pakistan
Each document shows when it applies and the source it comes from. Items marked “Adviser confirms for your case” are checked by our team before you submit.
You must provide
6 documentsValid passport for the whole stay
With a blank page for the visa.
Official source: GOV.UK: Apply for a Standard Visitor visa (documents, fee, decision time)
Travel dates, where you will stay and an estimate of the trip cost
Official source: GOV.UK: Apply for a Standard Visitor visa (documents, fee, decision time)
Your current home address and how long you have lived there
Official source: GOV.UK: Apply for a Standard Visitor visa (documents, fee, decision time)
Your parents' names and dates of birth (if known)
Official source: GOV.UK: Apply for a Standard Visitor visa (documents, fee, decision time)
How much you earn in a year (if you have an income)
Official source: GOV.UK: Apply for a Standard Visitor visa (documents, fee, decision time)
Details of any criminal, civil or immigration offences
Official source: GOV.UK: Apply for a Standard Visitor visa (documents, fee, decision time)
You may also be asked for
5 documentsYour travel history for the past 10 years
Official source: GOV.UK: Apply for a Standard Visitor visa (documents, fee, decision time)
Your employer's address and telephone number
Official source: GOV.UK: Apply for a Standard Visitor visa (documents, fee, decision time)
Your partner's name, date of birth and passport number
Official source: GOV.UK: Apply for a Standard Visitor visa (documents, fee, decision time)
Name and address of anyone paying for your trip
Official source: GOV.UK: Apply for a Standard Visitor visa (documents, fee, decision time)
Names, addresses and passport numbers of family members in the UK
Official source: GOV.UK: Apply for a Standard Visitor visa (documents, fee, decision time)
Supporting documents (money, work and ties)
7 documentsBank statements that show where the money came from
Recent statements; explain any large deposits.
Official source: GOV.UK: Visitor visa guide to supporting documents
Proof of earnings, e.g. salary slips or employer letter
Official source: GOV.UK: Visitor visa guide to supporting documents
If you are employed
Employer letter confirming your job, salary, length of employment and approved leave
Official source: GOV.UK: Visitor visa guide to supporting documents
If you are self-employed or own a business
Business registration and recent invoices or tax records
Official source: GOV.UK: Visitor visa guide to supporting documents
If you are a student
Letter from your school or university confirming enrolment and leave
Official source: GOV.UK: Visitor visa guide to supporting documents
Old passports showing previous travel
Official source: GOV.UK: Visitor visa guide to supporting documents
Certified English translation of any non-English document
Must include the translator's confirmation, date, full name, signature and contact details.
Official source: GOV.UK: Visitor visa guide to supporting documents
Children under 18
3 documentsBirth certificate (or adoption papers)
Official source: GOV.UK: Visitor visa guide to supporting documents
Copy of parent or guardian's passport photo page
Official source: GOV.UK: Visitor visa guide to supporting documents
If not travelling with both parents
Signed consent letter from parents
Official source: GOV.UK: Visitor visa guide to supporting documents
Usually not needed (GOV.UK lists these as unnecessary)
2 documentsPaid flight tickets or hotel bookings
Don't pay for travel before a decision.
Official source: GOV.UK: Visitor visa guide to supporting documents
Travel insurance, credit cards, driving licence, personal photos
Official source: GOV.UK: Visitor visa guide to supporting documents
By purpose
UK visa types and extra documents
Add these documents to the list above, depending on why you are travelling.
Tourism visit
Holidays and sightseeing.
Focus on
2 documentsClear trip plan and budget
Official source: GOV.UK: Apply for a Standard Visitor visa (documents, fee, decision time)
Strong proof of funds and ties to Pakistan (job, business, family, property)
Official source: GOV.UK: Visitor visa guide to supporting documents
Family & friends visit
Visiting relatives or friends living in the UK.
On top of your own documents
4 documentsInvitation letter from your host explaining the visit
Official source: GOV.UK: Visitor visa guide to supporting documents
Host's British passport or UK residence document
Official source: GOV.UK: Visitor visa guide to supporting documents
If the host pays or provides accommodation
Evidence of what support the host will give and that they can afford it
Official source: GOV.UK: Visitor visa guide to supporting documents
Proof of relationship (e.g. FRC, birth or marriage certificate)
Adviser confirms for your case
Business visit
Meetings, conferences, negotiations and training allowed for visitors.
On top of your own documents
2 documentsInvitation letter from the UK organisation or event organiser
Official source: GOV.UK: Visitor visa guide to supporting documents
Letter from your employer confirming the purpose of the trip
Official source: GOV.UK: Visitor visa guide to supporting documents
Private medical treatment
Planned private treatment in the UK.
On top of your own documents
2 documentsLetter from your doctor or consultant with the condition, cost, duration and where the treatment will happen
Official source: GOV.UK: Visitor visa guide to supporting documents
Proof you can pay for the treatment and your stay
Official source: GOV.UK: Visitor visa guide to supporting documents
Process
How to apply for a UK visa from Pakistan
Two ways to read this: what we do for you, and what the UK process involves. Most refusals we see come from files people assembled alone.
With Travel Visa Pk
15+ years of experience, one adviser from first message to departure. This is what applying for a UK visa through us looks like.
- Step 1
Tell us your case
One message on WhatsApp or a visit to Blue Area: your job, your travel dates and who is going.
- Step 2
Free document check
We check what you already have against the current official list and tell you what is missing. No charge, no obligation.
- Step 3
We build the file
Cover letter, sponsor and employment papers, bank statement explanation, translations and the forms, prepared the way the embassy expects to see them.
- Step 4
Appointment and fees
We book the slot, tell you the exact fee to pay on the day and brief you on what happens at the centre.
- Step 5
Review, submit, track
A second adviser reviews the file before submission, then we track it until the decision.
- Step 6
After approval
Tickets, hotel, insurance and transfers arranged in one place, so your trip is not five separate bookings.
What the official UK process involves
- 1
The Standard Visitor application is completed online and the UKVI fee is paid.
- 2
Book a biometrics appointment at the visa application centre in Pakistan.
- 3
Upload or bring your supporting documents with certified translations.
- 4
Attend the appointment for fingerprints and photo.
- 5
Wait for the decision, usually within 3 weeks (faster with priority services if offered).
Where the application is submitted
- Online application on GOV.UK
- Biometrics and document submission at the UK visa application centre (VFS Global) in Pakistan
We book the appointment, prepare the file and tell you exactly what to carry on the day.
Common mistakes we fix before you submit
- Unexplained large deposits in the bank statement.
- Trip cost that does not match income or savings.
- Missing certified translations for Urdu documents.
- Different dates or details on the form and in the documents.
- Paying for flights or hotels before the decision.
We can also arrange
How we handle UK visit visa files
Our UK service guide: bank statement review, refusal recovery and VFS Islamabad submission, step by step.
FAQs
UK visa FAQs
What documents are required for a UK visit visa from Pakistan?
A valid passport, your trip details and cost, home address, income details and supporting evidence such as bank statements showing the source of funds, an employer or business letter, previous passports and certified translations. Family visitors add the host's invitation and UK status; business visitors add an invitation letter.
How much is the UK visa price in Pakistan?
It depends on the visa type you need (tourism visit, family & friends visit, business visit or private medical treatment) and on your documents, so we quote each file for free on WhatsApp before you pay anything. Any government or embassy fee is separate; your adviser confirms the current amount before you pay.
How much is the UK visit visa fee?
UK Visas and Immigration sets the fee and changes it from time to time, and long-term 2, 5 and 10-year visit visas cost more than a 6-month one. Ask an adviser for today's amount in rupees, together with our service charge, before you commit to anything.
How long does a UK visit visa take in Pakistan?
GOV.UK says you will usually get a decision within 3 weeks after your biometrics appointment.
Can I get a UK visa urgently?
Priority and Super Priority services may be available at VFS centres in Pakistan for an extra fee. Availability and prices change, so we check the current options when you contact us.
Do I need a hotel and flight booking?
No. GOV.UK advises that you don't need to provide paid bookings; just give your planned dates, accommodation and trip cost.
Is travel insurance required for a UK visa?
It is not a visa requirement, although it is sensible for your trip.
What bank statement is needed?
Statements that show your funds and where the money came from. There is no fixed minimum; the balance should reasonably cover your trip and match your income.
Do my Urdu documents need translation?
Yes. Any document not in English or Welsh needs a certified translation with the translator's details and confirmation.
Can I visit family in the UK on this visa?
Yes. Add an invitation from your relative and a copy of their British passport or UK residence document.
How long can I stay?
Up to 6 months on each visit.
What if my child travels with one parent?
Include the birth certificate, a copy of the parent's passport and a signed consent letter from the parent not travelling.
Where do I give biometrics?
At the UK visa application centre run by VFS Global in Pakistan after applying online.
Can I apply from Rawalpindi?
Yes. You apply online and attend the nearest visa application centre. We prepare your file at our Blue Area office or on WhatsApp.
What are common UK visa refusal reasons?
Unclear source of funds, weak ties to Pakistan, inconsistent information and missing translations are the most common problems we fix before submission.
Does Travel Visa Pk guarantee approval?
No one can guarantee a UK visa. UK Visas and Immigration decides. We make your file complete and consistent.
Verified information
Sources we checked
Last checked 13 September 2026. 3 official government sources, 1 official visa centre. Each fact above names the source it came from.
- GOV.UK: Visit the UK as a Standard VisitorOfficial governmentgov.uk
- GOV.UK: Apply for a Standard Visitor visa (documents, fee, decision time)Official governmentgov.uk
- GOV.UK: Visitor visa guide to supporting documentsOfficial governmentgov.uk
- VFS Global Pakistan: UK Priority Visa serviceOfficial visa centrevisa.vfsglobal.com
Requirements can change at short notice and authorities may ask for extra documents; the embassy or authority makes the final decision. Our advisers re-check every source before your file is submitted. How we source information
Next step
Get your UK visa file checked free
Send your questions or documents on WhatsApp, or visit our office in Eagle Plaza, Blue Area. An adviser with 15+ years of experience tells you exactly what you need and the price before you pay anything.
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