UK Visa Sponsorship for Pakistani Nationals
UK visa sponsorship for Pakistani nationals. Pakistan-based applicants commonly use Skilled Worker and Health and Care Worker routes for sponsored employment.
Most-used UK visa routes
- +Skilled Worker
- +Health and Care Worker
Top sponsored roles for Pakistani applicants
Doctor • Registered nurse • Software engineer • Civil engineer • Care worker
Cost in PKR
Approx PKR 250,000–300,000 base visa fee + IHS
FX rates fluctuate; check the GBP equivalent of the published Home Office fee at the moment you apply. Fees include the Immigration Health Surcharge unless on the Health and Care Worker visa.
Common refusal reasons / pitfalls
- !Police certificate from each district lived in for >12 months
- !TB test mandatory
- !English at B1 (IELTS UKVI typical)
Application logistics
Pakistan visa applications use VFS Global at Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore. Sponsor licence verification step recommended before paying fees.
Frequently asked questions
Can Pakistani nationals get UK visa sponsorship in 2026?
Yes. Pakistan is among the largest source countries for UK Skilled Worker and Health and Care Worker visas. The most common routes are Skilled Worker, Health and Care Worker.
What is the UK visa fee in PKR?
Approx PKR 250,000–300,000 base visa fee + IHS. Add the Immigration Health Surcharge (£1,035 per year of visa, exempt for Health and Care Worker visa holders).
Which roles do Pakistani applicants most commonly get sponsored for?
Doctor, Registered nurse, Software engineer, Civil engineer, Care worker.
What are the most common refusal reasons for Pakistani applicants?
Police certificate from each district lived in for >12 months; TB test mandatory; English at B1 (IELTS UKVI typical). Cross-checking the employer is on the Home Office sponsor register before applying eliminates the largest single failure mode (applying to non-sponsoring employers).
Where do Pakistani nationals submit biometrics?
Pakistan visa applications use VFS Global at Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore. Sponsor licence verification step recommended before paying fees.