Introduction
If you hold a valid UK multiple-entry visa and possess a Pakistani passport, you may qualify to travel to several countries without applying for another visa. Below is a practical guide to this possibility, including sample destinations, requirements, and important conditions to keep in mind.
How It Works
When a Pakistani passport holder presents a valid UK visa (usually a multiple-entry tourist, business, or family visit visa) and meets that destination country’s rules, they may enter without a separate visa or via an easier e-visa/visa-on-arrival process.
However, this is not guaranteed — each country has its own entry policy and may require that the UK visa is still valid for a minimum period, that you show return tickets or funds, or that you meet other conditions.
Sample Countries You Can Visit
Here are some countries where Pakistani passport holders with a valid UK visa may have easier entry or visa-free/visa-on-arrival access:
- Turkey: You can apply for an e-visa and stay up to 30 days.
- Albania: Often allows entry for UK visa holders without an extra visa for about 90 days.
- Serbia and Montenegro: These Balkan countries allow short-stay entry under similar conditions.
- Qatar: Entry may be granted with UK visa plus eligible conditions, for up to 30 days.
What to Check Before You Travel
- Confirm your UK visa is valid, multiple-entry, and meets the minimum remaining validity that the destination requires.
- Always have your Pakistani passport, the valid UK visa stamp/data, proof of onward/return flight, hotel or stay details, and sometimes proof of funds.
- Verify the specific country’s rules for Pakistani passport holders with a UK visa (they may change over time).
- Remember that rules vary by entry-point (airport vs land border) and by airline — the airline may refuse boarding if documents don’t satisfy the destination’s policy.
Final Thoughts
Having a valid UK visa certainly improves travel options for Pakistani passport holders, but it doesn’t mean unrestricted visa-free travel everywhere. It gives you access to select countries under favourable entry conditions. Always check the latest official travel or immigration site of your destination before booking your trip.
Frequently Asked Question
- Which countries can Pakistanis visit with a UK visa?
Pakistani passport holders with a valid UK visa can visit several countries without applying for a separate visa. These usually include:
- Albania
- Turkey (E-visa with valid UK visa)
- Georgia
- Montenegro
- North Macedonia
- Serbia
- Qatar (visa-free entry with valid UK, US, or Schengen visa)
- Mexico (visa-free entry with a valid UK visa)
- Dominican Republic
- Costa Rica
- Panama
- Which countries can I visit with a UK visa?
With a valid multiple-entry UK visa, you can often enter countries that recognize it as proof of travel credibility. These countries allow you to visit visa-free or with simplified entry, typically for tourism or short stays (ranging from 15 to 90 days). - What are the benefits of a valid UK visa?
A valid UK visa adds credibility to your travel record. It can:
- Simplify entry to certain countries.
- Strengthen future visa applications (e.g., for the US, Canada, or Schengen).
- Allow access to countries offering visa-on-arrival or e-visas for UK visa holders.
- Improve your travel freedom and ease of global mobility.
- Can I visit Paris with a UK visa?
No, you cannot visit Paris (or any part of France) with only a UK visa.
France is part of the Schengen Zone, and you’ll need a Schengen visa to travel there unless you hold an EU/EEA passport or a residence permit from a Schengen country.