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Guide to Processing Times

Processing times in Pakistan

Guide to visa application processing times

This UK Border Agency Guide to Processing Times gives visa applicants information on how long their applications may take in Pakistan based on recent visa processing performance. The visa application centres in each country are listed alphabetically. Processing times are given in working days, excluding weekends and public holidays. Performance figures are updated monthly. The guide cannot be used as a guarantee of individual visa application processing times. Visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing times may vary.

When to submit your application

You can start the visa application process up to 3 months in advance of your planned travel date. The UK Border Agency advises you to start the visa application process at least 5-10 weeks prior to your planned travel date. This should allow you enough time to complete your visa application form, prepare your supporting documents, submit your biometrics and for the UK Border Agency to process your visa application. Visa applicants should bear in mind that each visa application is subject to an individual assessment and processing times may vary.

Queries about processing times

If your application has exceeded the processing times given on this website and those published in our Customer Service Standards please email Gerry's free of charge - details can be found on the 'Contact Us' page of this website.

Customer Service Standards

UK Border Agency Customer Service Standards set out the processing time targets that apply to UK visa application centres worldwide. The Customer Service Standards can be found on the UK Border Agency website.