ISLAMABAD, July 6, 2022 (ABC): Christian Turner, British High Commissioner to Pakistan, said that about 500,000 people travel between the UK and Pakistan every year, regrettably, most travel from Pakistan was hampered by visa delays.
“I am personally saddened by the plight of visa applicants, Students wishing to go to the UK should apply for a visa soon, the conditions are the same for everyone” maintained British High Commissioner to Pakistan.
Assuring that pending visa applications are being processed expeditiously he said that the first reason for visa delays is the launch of travel services after the Corona sanctions, which increased in visa demand.
In his video message on Twitter, the High Commissioner said anyone from Pakistan who wants to travel to the UK this summer, should apply for a visa as early as possible and allow at least six weeks from the day you submit your biometrics.
He said, “I’m delighted many students are also planning to go to the UK, but the message is the same. Please apply for your visa as early as possible. I’m sorry again for the frustration”.
Our people-to-people links are at the core of our UK Pak-Dosti with around half a million visits taking place between the UK and Pakistan every year, he added.