A UK visit visa for up to 6 months costs £135 from Pakistan since 8 April 2026. The Home Office lists it at Rs 50,799 in its Pakistan fee table. A student visa costs £558 and a spouse or partner visa £2,064, and both also need the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS), which is often the bigger cost.
Choose the visa, the applicants and the visa length. The calculator adds the IHS, priority service and the Mirpur centre fee.
UK visa fees for applications from Pakistan
Fees in force from 8 April 2026, with the rupee price the Home Office shows for Pakistan:
| Application from Pakistan | Fee | Home Office rupee price |
|---|---|---|
| Visit visa, up to 6 months | £135 | Rs 50,799 |
| Long-term visit visa, 2 years | £506 | Rs 190,400 |
| Long-term visit visa, 5 years | £903 | Rs 339,786 |
| Long-term visit visa, 10 years | £1,128 | Rs 424,450 |
| Student visa | £558 | Rs 209,967 |
| Skilled Worker, 3 years or less | £819 | Rs 316,941 |
| Skilled Worker, over 3 years | £1,618 | Rs 626,142 |
| Skilled Worker, Immigration Salary List, 3 years or less | £628 | Rs 243,027 |
| Skilled Worker, Immigration Salary List, over 3 years | £1,235 | Rs 477,927 |
| Health and Care Worker, 3 years or less | £324 | Rs 125,383 |
| Health and Care Worker, over 3 years | £628 | Rs 243,027 |
| Family visa: partner, spouse, child or parent | £2,064 | Rs 776,653 |
| Priority visa service | £500 | Rs 189,805 |
| Super priority visa service | £1,000 | Rs 379,610 |
The rupee column is the Home Office's own conversion. Your card is charged in pounds, so the rupee amount on your statement follows your bank's rate. Priority fees did not change in April 2026.
The health surcharge in your total
Study, work and family visas also carry the Immigration Health Surcharge for the whole length of the visa, at £1,035 a year or £776 for students and anyone under 18; visitors do not pay it. The calculator above adds it for you, and the IHS calculator shows how part years, course lengths and exemptions change it.
Worked examples
Student visa for a 12 month master's
A one year master's with a September start usually gets a visa of about 16 months once the extra time before and after the course is added. The IHS counts 1 year plus 4 months, which is 1.5 years.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Student visa fee | £558 |
| IHS, 1.5 x £776 | £1,164 |
| Total | £1,722 |
Spouse visa with one child
A wife joining her husband in the UK brings their 5 year old son. Both get 33 month visas.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Visa fee, 2 x £2,064 | £4,128 |
| IHS for the adult, 3 x £1,035 | £3,105 |
| IHS for the child, 3 x £776 | £2,328 |
| Total | £9,561 |
At Rs 365.85 per pound, the cross rate of 8 October 2026, that is about Rs 3,497,892.
Visit visa choices for Pakistani families
Most first-time visitors take the 6 month visa at £135. Parents who visit children in the UK every year often choose a long-term visit visa, which still allows stays of up to 6 months at a time:
- 2 years: £506, 3.75 times the 6 month fee
- 5 years: £903
- 10 years: £1,128
Children pay the same visit fee as adults. A family of two parents and two children on 2 year visas pays 4 x £506 = £2,024. The Home Office can grant a shorter visa than the one you paid for, and the difference is not refunded, so a long visa is worth it mainly for people with a record of earlier UK visits.
You apply online on the GOV.UK website and give biometrics at a visa application centre in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi or Mirpur. Mirpur is a paid centre and charges £76.50 per applicant on top of the visa fee. The other centres charge nothing for a standard appointment.
Priority and super priority
The usual wait for a visit, study or work visa decision from outside the UK is about 3 weeks, and longer for family visas. You can pay for speed per applicant:
- Priority visa: £500, decision usually within 5 working days
- Super priority visa: £1,000, decision usually by the end of the next working day
These fees buy a faster decision, not a better chance of approval. A 6 month visit visa with priority costs £635 per person.
Comparing destinations? See the US visa fee calculator and the Schengen visa fee calculator.
The visa fee and IHS are paid online in pounds. If the visa is refused, the visa fee is kept but the IHS is refunded to your card. Check the amount on the GOV.UK payment page before you pay.
Questions people ask
What is the UK visit visa fee from Pakistan in 2026?
A standard visit visa for up to 6 months costs £135 from 8 April 2026. The Home Office lists it as Rs 50,799 for Pakistan. Long-term visit visas cost £506 for 2 years, £903 for 5 years and £1,128 for 10 years. Children pay the same fee as adults.
Is the health surcharge part of the UK visa fee?
No. The Immigration Health Surcharge is a separate payment made with the same application, and for study, work and family visas it is often larger than the visa fee. This calculator includes it in the total. For the surcharge on its own, by visa length, use the IHS calculator.
What is the UK student visa fee from Pakistan?
The student visa fee is £558 from 8 April 2026, plus the IHS at £776 a year for the length of the visa. For a one year master's with a 16 month visa, the total is £1,722. Dependants who are allowed to join pay the same £558 and the same IHS rate.
How much does a UK spouse visa cost from Pakistan?
The partner or spouse visa fee from outside the UK is £2,064 from 8 April 2026. The first grant is usually 33 months, so the IHS is 3 x £1,035 = £3,105. The total is £5,169 per adult before priority service or an English test.
Is the UK visa fee refunded if the visa is refused?
No. The visa fee pays for the decision, so it is kept whatever the outcome. The Immigration Health Surcharge is refunded if the visa is refused. Priority fees buy speed only and are not a reason for approval.
Last reviewed 9 October 2026. Results are estimates; official notices always take precedence.