Pakistan travel guide for Britons

UK passport holders need an electronic visa (e‑visa) to enter Pakistan. Applications are submitted through the official Pakistan e‑visa portal, with processing times of 2‑5 business days. Visa‑free entry is not currently available (check).

The e‑visa is valid for tourism, business or family visits and allows a stay of up to 30 days, extendable in‑country if approved.

The United Kingdom Embassy is located in Islamabad. Address: Diplomatic Enclave, Ramna 5, Islamabad. Phone: +92 51 111 3000 (check). Consular services include passport assistance and emergency support.

A two‑week itinerary for a mid‑range traveller typically costs:

- Flights from London to Islamabad or Karachi: £500‑£800 (economy, round‑trip, check).

- Accommodation: £30‑£60 per night for 3‑star hotels, total £420‑£840.

- Meals: £10‑£20 per day, total £140‑£280.

- Internal transport (domestic flights, hired driver): £200‑£400.

Overall budget: roughly £1,300‑£2,300 (check).

Direct flights from London to Islamabad or Karachi take about 8‑9 hours. Pakistan is UTC+5, so the time difference from the UK (UTC+0/UTC+1 in summer) is +4 hours (standard time).

Pakistan uses plug types C and D with a supply of 230 V at 50 Hz. Bring a universal adapter if your devices use other plug shapes.

Tipping is customary but not mandatory. Suggested amounts:

- Restaurants: 5‑10 % of the bill.

- Hotel staff (porter, housekeeping): £1‑£2 per service.

- Drivers and guides: £2‑£5 per day.

Police: 15

Rescue (fire/ambulance): 1122

Edhi ambulance service: 115