UK Launches eVisas for Pakistani – In a significant move to simplify and modernize the visa process, the United Kingdom has started issuing digital eVisas for most Pakistani students and workers applying for visas longer than six months. Announced by the British High Commission in Islamabad, this change means that applicants no longer need to submit their passports, as visa stickers will no longer be pasted in them. From 15 July 2025, eligible applicants will receive a secure online record of their immigration status, making the process faster, safer, and more convenient. According to UK High Commissioner Jane Marriott, this update will especially benefit students and professionals by allowing them to retain their passports during the application process.
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UK Launches eVisas for Pakistani Students and Workers
From 15 July 2025, the UK has replaced physical visa stickers with digital eVisas for most Pakistani students and workers. This new system lets applicants keep their passports and manage their immigration status online through a UKVI account. According to UK High Commissioner Jane Marriott, the move makes the visa process faster, safer, and more convenient.
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UK eVisas for Pakistani 2025 Details
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Launch Date | 15 July 2025 |
| Who It Applies To | Pakistani students and workers applying for UK visas over 6 months |
| What’s New | No physical visa stickers; digital eVisa issued instead |
| Key Benefit | Applicants can keep their passports during processing |
| Posted By | Readinfos.pk |
UK eVisa system 2025
The UK eVisa system is a new digital method for verifying immigration status, replacing traditional visa stickers. It allows applicants to receive and manage their visa details online through a secure UKVI account. This system makes the process faster, more secure, and lets applicants keep their passports while their visa is being processed.
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Benefits of the UK eVisa system
- No need to submit passport during visa application
- Faster and simpler visa processing
- Easy to update or link new passports for travel
- Reduces risk of passport loss or delays
- Supports UK’s move toward a fully digital immigration system
Who Is Eligible for UK eVisa?
The UK eVisa system currently applies to main applicants in the following categories:
- Students, including short-term study (up to 11 months)
- Global Business Mobility routes, including:
- Senior or Specialist Worker
- Graduate Trainee
- UK Expansion Worker
- Service Supplier
- Secondment Worker
- Global Talent applicants
- International Sportspersons
- Skilled Workers, including Health and Care sector
- Temporary Work routes, such as:
- Charity Worker
- Creative Worker
- Government Authorised Exchange
- International Agreement
- Religious Worker
- Youth Mobility Scheme applicants
How to Apply?
- Apply for an eligible UK visa (e.g., student, work) through the official UK visa application system.
- Create a UKVI account on the official GOV.UK website.
- Verify identity using “UK Immigration: ID Check” app.
- Receive your eVisa and link it to your passport through your UKVI account.
- Use the ‘View and Prove’ service to generate share codes and show your visa status to employers, landlords, or authorities.