The High Commission of Pakistan in London is Pakistan’s diplomatic mission to the United Kingdom. Pakistani nationals in the UK turn to it for passports and official documents. Between Commonwealth countries, embassies are known as High Commissions – it fulfils the same role as an embassy.
Contact Details
| Address | 35-36 Lowndes Square, London SW1X 9JN, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 20 7664 9276 |
| Fax | +44 20 7664 9224 |
| phclondon@phclondon.org | |
| Website | www.phclondon.org |
| Head of Mission | Chaudhry Tipu Usman, High Commissioner |
| National Day | 23 March |
Consular Section
| Address | 34 Lowndes Square SW1X 9JN |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
Opening hours as published in the FCDO London Diplomatic List (October 2026). Consular Division: Monday-Thursday 10.00-12.30 & Friday 10.00-12.00. Please confirm before your visit, especially on UK bank holidays and Pakistani public holidays.
Location of the High Commission
Before your visit
You will find the high commission at 35-36 Lowndes Square (London SW1X 9JN). The consular section has its own address: 34 Lowndes Square SW1X 9JN.
- Opening hours (FCDO list): Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 17:30.
- Also listed: Consular Division: Monday-Thursday 10.00-12.30 & Friday 10.00-12.00.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the mission’s website and bring originals with copies.
About the Pakistani High Commission in London
Chaudhry Tipu Usman heads the high commission as high commissioner; the FCDO list gives 18 July 2026 as the start date. 29 diplomats and attachés are registered with the FCDO for this high commission. Pakistan also has career consular offices in Birmingham, Bradford, Glasgow and Manchester.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Pakistani passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Depending on where you live, consular matters may also be handled by: Consulate Birmingham (Birmingham); Consulate Bradford (Bradford); Consulate General Glasgow (Glasgow); Consulate General Manchester (Manchester).
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Pakistani authorities ask for:
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 embassy before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Ask in advance whether your service needs a booked slot.
Visa and entry information for British citizens
British citizens need a visa for Pakistan; it can be applied for online. Details: UK government travel advice – entry requirements.
Closing days
The high commission is normally closed on UK bank holidays and on Pakistan’s national day (23 March). Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Emergency assistance
Pakistani nationals in urgent need of help can reach the high commission on +44 20 7664 9276. Missions can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112).
Diplomatic missions of Pakistan in the United Kingdom
Pakistan in the United Kingdom
- London – High Commission of Pakistan (this page)
- Glasgow – Consulate General
- Manchester – Consulate General
- Birmingham – Consulate
- Bradford – Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the High Commission of Pakistan in London
Where is the Pakistani High Commission in London?
At 35-36 Lowndes Square, London SW1X 9JN.
What are the opening hours of the Pakistani High Commission in London?
According to the FCDO London Diplomatic List: Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 17:30. Confirm before visiting.
Who is the high commissioner of Pakistan to the UK?
Chaudhry Tipu Usman (High Commissioner), according to the London Diplomatic List of October 2026.
What is the difference between a high commission and an embassy?
None in practice: Commonwealth countries call their embassies in each other’s capitals high commissions, headed by high commissioners.
Is the Pakistani High Commission closed on the national day?
The FCDO list gives 23 March for Pakistan; missions usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Britons need a visa to travel to Pakistan?
Yes, but it can be applied for online.
Is there a Pakistani consulate outside London?
Yes: in Birmingham, Bradford, Glasgow and Manchester.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – London Diplomatic List (October 2026), UK government foreign travel advice – entry requirements for Pakistan, www.phclondon.org. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the high commission before your visit.
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