Pakistan Visa from the UK: eVisa, Fees & Processing Time (2026)

As of January 1, 2026, Pakistan suspended both its Visa on Arrival and Visa Prior to Arrival programs for 126 nationalities, including the United Kingdom. British passport holders now need to apply for a standard eVisa in advance through the official NADRA Pakistan Online Visa System at visa.nadra.gov.pk. Do not use third-party visa-service websites — they are not affiliated with the Pakistani government, often charge inflated fees, and can delay or complicate a genuine application. There has been no official announcement of when, or whether, visa-on-arrival access will return for UK nationals, so plan around the eVisa requirement rather than hoping the old rules resume before your trip.
Do not book non-refundable flights or hotels until you have this approval in hand.

Fees, Validity, and Single vs Multiple Entry

Pakistan tourist visa fees for UK nationals fall in approximately the USD 35 to 60 range for a single-entry visa. Multiple-entry and longer-validity options are available at higher price points. Confirm the exact current fee on the NADRA portal before applying — rates have changed before and this article cannot guarantee current pricing. All fees are paid in USD through the portal.
Single-entry means exactly that: the visa becomes void once you leave Pakistan, even if the validity window hasn't expired. If your trip includes a side visit to a neighbouring country and you want to return to Pakistan, you need a multiple-entry visa from the outset — you cannot upgrade a single-entry visa after the fact.
The validity period of your visa (how long you have to enter from the date of approval) is different from the duration of stay (how long you can remain once you enter). Read both figures carefully in your approval notice and check that the validity window covers your travel dates.

UK-Specific Points Worth Knowing

British-Pakistanis with dual nationality: Pakistan does not currently enforce a ban on dual nationality for British-Pakistani passport holders, and many travel on their British passport without issue. However, the rules around dual nationality and Pakistani citizenship are complex and subject to change. If this applies to you, it's worth checking the current position with the Pakistan High Commission in London before travel rather than relying on what was true on your last visit.
FCDO advisory: The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office currently advises against all travel to Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and areas near the Afghan border and Line of Control, and against all but essential travel to other parts of Pakistan. This advisory does not uniformly cover the northern tourist corridor — Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Skardu — though the broader country-level advisory applies. Check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/pakistan for the current position before booking, since advisories are updated regularly. Travelling against an active "advise against travel" advisory typically voids standard travel insurance — check your policy's exclusions before purchasing.
Consulate in the UK: The Pakistan High Commission in London and Consulate General in Manchester handle consular matters for British nationals, though the visa application itself goes through NADRA online rather than through consular channels. If your application runs into a problem — pending beyond 20 business days, a request for documents you're uncertain about — the Pakistan High Commission is the right contact point.
For context on what you're planning to visit — the places, the safety picture, and what Pakistan is actually like for a British visitor — see our Pakistan travel guide for international visitors and our dedicated Hunza Valley guide.