Pakistan Visa Portal 2026

British citizens must apply for their visa online via the official NADRA / Pakistan Online Visa portal before traveling.

• No Manual Visas: The High Commission in London and consulates (Birmingham, Manchester, etc.) no longer process manual visas.
• Invitation Letter (LOI): You require a notarized Invitation Letter from a host in Pakistan (with their CNIC) OR a confirmed hotel booking.
• Selection of Mission: You must select the Consulate nearest to your UK residence (e.g., London, Manchester, Bradford) during the online application.

The **National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP)** allows British-Pakistani citizens to enter Pakistan visa-free.

• Benefits: Lifelong visa-free entry, right to buy property, and opening of bank accounts in Pakistan.
• Application: You can apply via the "Pak Identity" mobile app. You need a birth certificate and parents' CNIC/Passport.
• Smart Card Fee: Fees vary between **$52 (Normal)** and **$88 (Executive)**.

Designed for British citizens who are married to Pakistani nationals or have abandoned Pakistani citizenship.

• Spouse Eligibility: Requires a marriage certificate and proof of the spouse’s Pakistani citizenship.
• Benefit: Allows you to stay in Pakistan indefinitely without a visa.

Pakistan enforces specific health and customs regulations at airports.

• Polio Certificate: If you stay in Pakistan for more than 4 weeks, you may be asked for a Polio Vaccination Certificate upon exit.
• Currency: You must declare if you are carrying more than **US$10,000** (or equivalent) in cash.
• Registration: Foreigners (on tourist visas) staying more than 30 days may need to register with the Foreigners Registration Office (FRO) in their city.