PHC London signs UK consular services deal with Gerrys Visa Services

Sajid Aziz Bureau Chief London

Pakistan High Commission London has signed an agreement with Gerrys Visa Service Ltd, under which Gerrys has been appointed as the sole authorized partner for the establishment of facilitation centres for the provision of consular services across the UK. This move has been approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and aims to make consular services more convenient, effective and accessible for the Pakistani community living in the UK.

This development is a significant manifestation of the High Commission’s commitment to serving the approximately two million people of Pakistani origin living in the UK. Under this agreement, Gerrys Visa Services Ltd will establish service centres across the UK, where overseas Pakistanis will be able to easily obtain various consular facilities including visas, passports, NADRA related documents and verification services.

Speaking on the occasion, Pakistan’s High Commissioner Dr. Muhammad Faisal said that this partnership reflects the commitment to give priority to overseas Pakistanis. By expanding consular services to different areas through authorized entities, we are reducing the hassle of long journeys for people and making consular facilities faster, safer and more convenient.

A key objective of this agreement is also to curb the growing trend of unauthorized and fraudulent visa and NADRA facilitation centers in the UK, which defraud innocent applicants by charging huge fees. The new system will ensure the protection of personal information and prevent the provision of sensitive information to unauthorized entities.

Afzal Wali Muhammad, Chairman of Jerez Visa Services Limited, said on this occasion that it is an honor for him to be selected as the sole authorized partner for this important national project. He assured that the company will provide world-class, transparent and secure services to the Pakistani community across the UK.

The first facilitation center of Jerez Visa Services Limited will be inaugurated in May 2026, after which the network will be expanded to all major areas of the UK through phased expansion. Further details regarding the locations of the centers, available services, and appointment procedures will be released in the coming weeks.