Travelling to United Kingdom

What United Kingdom asks of visitors, what it costs, and how long it takes.

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Visas and permits for United Kingdom

1 on file. Open one for the documents, fees and processing time.

Standard Visitor Visa
Apply at VFS Global. Interview may be required.
115 GBP
Apply at an embassy

Good to know

Practical facts worth having before you land.

Capital
London
Currency
GBP
Official language
English
Dialling code
+44
Time zone
UTC+0
Emergency number
999
Region
Europe

Where to apply

United Kingdom's missions abroad. Apply at the one covering where you live, not necessarily the nearest.

British High Commission Islamabad
Islamabad · Diplomatic Enclave, Ramna 5, Islamabad
Website
VFS Global - UK Visa (Islamabad)
Islamabad · VFS Global Centre, Level 2, Bevarly Centre, Blue Area, Islamabad
Website
British Deputy High Commission Karachi
Karachi · Shahrah-e-Iran, Clifton, Karachi
Website
VFS Global - UK Visa (Karachi)
Karachi · VFS Global, 1st Floor, Bahria Complex IV, Karachi
Website
British Deputy High Commission Lahore
Lahore · 15 Sir Agha Khan Road, Lahore
Website
VFS Global - UK Visa (Lahore)
Lahore · VFS Global, 90 Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam, Lahore
Website

Visa rules change without notice. Confirm with United Kingdom's embassy or official visa portal before you book. EzVisa is information, not legal advice.