UK Visa Fee for Pakistan 2026 — Official Home Office Rates
Pakistani passport holders applying for a UK visa in 2026 pay official Home Office fees plus VFS Global service charges. The Standard Visitor Visa costs £135 for 6 months (roughly PKR 48,000), with 2-year (£506), 5-year (£903) and 10-year (£1,128) multiple-entry options available. Applications are submitted online and biometrics are captured at VFS Global centres in Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore and other major cities. The published processing time is 3 weeks, but Pakistani applications are more often selected for additional document verification, which can push a decision out to 6–8 weeks with no updates in between. Priority (£500) and Super Priority (£1,000) reduce waiting times where the service is available. Pakistani students applying for the UK Student visa pay £558 plus an Immigration Health Surcharge of £776 per year, and skilled workers use the Skilled Worker route at £943 or £1,639 depending on the length of the Certificate of Sponsorship. Spouse and family applications cost £2,064 from outside the UK and need detailed financial evidence. All fees below are shown with PKR conversion.
UK Visa Fees for Pakistan Applicants (April 2026)
| Visa Type | Fee (GBP) | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Visitor Visa (6 months) | £135 | 3 weeks |
| Standard Visitor (2 years) | £506 | 3 weeks |
| Student Visa | £558 | 3–8 weeks |
| Skilled Worker (≤3 years) | £943 | 3–8 weeks |
| Spouse / Family Visa | £2,064 | 12 weeks |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the UK visa fee for Pakistan citizens in 2026?
UK visa fees for Pakistan citizens are set in GBP by the UK Home Office and were updated on 8 April 2026. A Standard Visitor visa costs £135 for 6 months, £506 for 2 years, £903 for 5 years and £1,128 for 10 years. Student visas cost £558 and Skilled Worker visas start at £943 for up to 3 years.
Where do Pakistan applicants apply for a UK visa?
Pakistan applicants apply online at gov.uk and then attend a VFS Global or TLScontact visa application centre to submit biometrics and supporting documents. Decisions are returned by courier or for in-person collection.
How long does a UK visa take from Pakistan?
Standard UK visitor visa processing takes about 3 weeks (15 working days) from the biometrics appointment. Priority service returns a decision in around 5 working days for £500, and super priority in 1 working day for £1,000.
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