Over 289,000 Pakistanis travelled to UK in last five years

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Details of Pakistani citizens travelling to the United Kingdom between 2021 and 2025 have come out and reveal that a total of 289,265 Pakistanis travelled to the UK in the five-year period.

According to the figures, 24,905 Pakistanis travelled to UK in 2021.

In the years of 2023 the highest annual numbers have been recorded of 79,561 individuals travelling to the UK. The trend acted on in 2024, when 62,593 Pakistani citizens travel, and 70,700 travellers did the same in 2025.

The data further brings out that a fair number of Pakistanis travelled on various visa categories.

There were a total of 86,976 Pakistani students with study visas and 37,749 citizens with tourist visas travelling to the UK. Meanwhile 133,566 Pakistanis traveled on visit visas and 30,974 people travelled on work visas into the UK.

The figures highlight a steady rise in travel to the UK, driven largely by education and employment opportunities, as well as family visits.

Did Spain announce visa free entry for Pakistanis?

A video went viral on the internet, claiming that Spain has announced visa free entry for Pakistani Passport holders.

As per details, it claimed that Spanish government have rolled out a special offer for the residents of Gulf states and Pakistan.

The viral video claim went ahead and said that, along with a free visa, Rs5 million in financial assistance, and offer to marry a Spanish national woman.

The claim made in the video lacks facts. The Spanish government have not made any announcement regarding visa free entry for the green passport holders.

Spain visa for Pakistanis

Here’s how to apply for Spain visa.

  1. The applicants should choose the visa type
  2. Apply at the Spanish Consulate or VAC, BLS International 
  3. Complete the Application Form
  4. Gather Required Documents
  5. Book an Appointment
  6. Attend Your Appointment
  7. Track & Collect

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