UK rolls out eVisa option for Pakistani visitors, ending passport sticker pickups
“The UK has extended its eVisa system to visitors from Pakistan, allowing approved applicants to hold a digital record of immigration status.”
Key points
- The UK has extended its eVisa system to visitors from Pakistan, allowing approved applicants to hold a digital record of immigration status.
- The move removes the need for an extra passport-collection visit after biometrics while keeping eligibility and timelines unchanged.
Pakistani travelers to the United Kingdom, including tourists, can now use the UK’s eVisa system, which provides confirmation digitally instead of placing visa stickers in passports.
Under the process described in the report, applicants will still apply online and attend a visa application center to submit biometrics. After approval, visa status is issued as a digital immigration record tied to an online UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account.
A key change is that applicants no longer need to return to the visa center to collect their passport after biometrics. Instead, they keep their passport and manage proof of status through the digital system.
The report says travelers can generate a share code to demonstrate their visa status when required. It also notes that visa processing times, eligibility rules, and conditions remain unchanged.
The article adds that authorities discourage applicants from using visa agents and advises applying directly through official UK government channels. Existing sticker visas already issued are not affected by the update.
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