For Pakistani citizens in this part of the UK, the Consulate of Pakistan in Birmingham is the first address for passports and civil status matters.
Contact Details
| Address | 10A The Wharf, 16 Bridge Street, Birmingham B1 2JS, United Kingdom |
| Head of Mission | Sardar Adnan Rashid, Consul General |
| Consular district | Birmingham |
Opening Hours
For current opening hours, see the consulate’s website or phone ahead.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
Address for visitors: 10A The Wharf, 16 Bridge Street, Birmingham B1 2JS.
- Opening hours: not published in the FCDO list – check the consulate’s website or call before you go.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the official website and bring originals with copies.
Who does the Pakistani consulate in Birmingham serve?
Together with the high commission in London, the consulate in Birmingham is part of Pakistan’s consular network in the United Kingdom. According to the FCDO list, Sardar Adnan Rashid heads the office as consul general (since August 2021). With this office, Pakistan has 4 career consular posts across the UK. Its consular district covers Birmingham. Birmingham lies in England (postcode area B1). The high commission in London is roughly 160 km away.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Pakistani passports and emergency travel documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Help for citizens in difficulty
Documents checklist
What Pakistani citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Pakistani government information:
Renewing a Pakistani passport from abroad
- Online renewal for overseas Pakistanis on onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk if your machine-readable passport has expired or has less than one year of validity
- Colour scans of your valid CNIC or NICOP (both sides) and of your current passport
- A scan of your valid visa, residence permit, asylum card or other-nationality passport
- Government employees: a no-objection certificate (NOC) from their department
- Fingerprints on the downloadable form; fee by Visa or Mastercard
- Other cases (lost, damaged, new passports for adults): apply at the nearest Pakistani embassy, high commission or consulate with MRP facility
Sources: Directorate General of Immigration & Passports, Pakistan – online passport renewal for overseas Pakistanis, DGI&P – required documents for online renewal (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Book an appointment where possible – walk-in capacity is limited.
Travelling from the UK to Pakistan
British citizens need a visa for Pakistan; it can be applied for online. The FCDO publishes the current entry rules in its foreign travel advice; check it before booking.
Closing days
The consulate is normally closed on UK bank holidays as well as on the Pakistani national day: 23 March. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Pakistani citizens should contact the consulate or the embassy. Help is available for lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but not for legal fees or travel costs. In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112); for non-emergency police matters call 101.
Pakistani missions in the UK
Pakistan in the United Kingdom
- London – High Commission of Pakistan
- Glasgow – Consulate General
- Manchester – Consulate General
- Birmingham – Consulate (this page)
- Bradford – Consulate
Common questions about the Birmingham consulate
What is the address of the Pakistani consulate in Birmingham?
At 10A The Wharf, 16 Bridge Street, Birmingham B1 2JS.
Which areas does the Pakistani consulate in Birmingham cover?
Its consular district is Birmingham, according to the FCDO.
Who heads the Pakistani consulate in Birmingham?
Sardar Adnan Rashid, Consul General, according to the FCDO list.
Do British citizens need a visa for Pakistan?
Yes, but it can be applied for online.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – consular offices outside London (October 2026), UK government foreign travel advice – entry requirements for Pakistan. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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