France visit visa from Pakistan (Schengen short stay)
A France visit visa is a Schengen short-stay visa for up to 90 days when France is your main destination. You apply online on France-Visas, book an appointment through AEG, and go to the Embassy in Islamabad for the interview and fingerprints, with funds of EUR 65 a day in a hotel, EUR 32.50 with a host or EUR 120 with nothing booked. The main fee is €90 (about PKR 27,900). Decisions usually take 15 to 20 days.
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At a glance
- Main fee
- €90 (about PKR 27,900)
- Processing time
- 15 to 20 days
- Documents
- 12 on the list
- Apply online on France-Visas, book through AEG, then interview at the Embassy in Islamabad.
- Show EUR 65 a day in a hotel, EUR 32.50 with a host, or EUR 120 with nothing booked.
- Health insurance of at least EUR 30,000 covering every Schengen country.
Fees
| Fee | Official amount | About in PKR |
|---|---|---|
| Visa fee (12 and over)Paid at the Embassy in rupees only, the exact amount at the official rate. Not refunded if the visa is refused. | €90 | PKR 27,900 |
| Visa fee (children 6 to 11)Paid in rupees. Children under 6 pay nothing. | €45 | PKR 14,000 |
| AEG service feeAEG charges its own fee for the appointment and the passport's return, one rate in Islamabad and another outside it; France-Visas caps a provider's fee at EUR 45. | Amount not confirmed |
Rupee amounts are a guide only, at the mid-market rate on October 8, 2026 (1 EUR = PKR 310.37). Your bank and the visa centre use their own rates.
Check the amount on the official source.
Official fee pages:Applying for a visa in PakistanVisa wizard: documents for your applicationThe visa application process
Processing time
Usually 15 to 20 days
At least 15 to 20 days after the interview at the Embassy, plus the wait for an appointment with AEG.
Official source: Applying for a visa in PakistanDocuments you need
From our draft document list for this visa. Your own list depends on your situation, so check the official source.
Usually needed
Passport
Issued in the last 10 years, with two blank pages, valid at least three months after you leave the Schengen area; with copies of every page that has a stamp.
Visa application form (signed)
The France-Visas application, printed and signed, with its receipt.
Passport-size photograph (destination specification)
Two recent passport photos meeting the ICAO standard.
Travel medical insurance (Schengen: at least EUR 30,000 cover)
Travel medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000, valid in every Schengen country and covering medical repatriation and emergency or hospital care, from an insurer on the approved list.
Return ticket reservation and accommodation booking
Your return ticket and your hotel booking or trip programme; staying with family or friends, their attestation d’accueil instead of a hotel.
Bank statement / proof of funds
Bank statements for the last six months; retired, your pension certificate.
Needed in some situations
Invitation letter from host or business
Family or friends: the original attestation d'accueil your host gets from their town hall, and proof of your family link if you have one. Business or events: an invitation from the company or organisation with the reason, exact dates and length of your stay.
Employer reference or leave letter (NOC)
Your employment contract or a work certificate giving the trip's dates and purpose.
FBR income tax return / wealth statement
With your proof of work: your tax returns for the previous two years.
Salary slips
Salary slips for the last three months.
Letter from the treating hospital or clinic abroad
A certificate from the Embassy's appointed doctor that the treatment is not possible in Pakistan; the hospital's admission letter with dates, length and estimated cost; proof you paid the estimate; and a signed undertaking to pay any extra costs.
Polio vaccination certificate (NIMS/NADRA)
Pakistan exit requirement, not a visa document: when you leave Pakistan you must show a NIMS/NADRA vaccination certificate including polio (the old paper card is no longer accepted, and since 14 September 2026 airports check a NADRA-integrated vaccination record). Verify current rules.
Where to apply in Pakistan
One mission takes these applications.
The official page for this visa is dated Mar 9, 2026:Applying for a visaWe last checked it on Oct 9, 2026. Until this list is verified, follow that page where the two differ.
Embassy of France in Islamabad
EmbassyDiplomatic Enclave G-5, Islamabad
Takes applications from Islamabad Capital Territory, Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Every applicant in Pakistan has the interview and fingerprints here; only the Embassy decides visas.
Ways to apply
Online portalFrance-Visas online application
Use the visa wizard for your list of documents, then create an account and fill in the application online. Print and sign it, with its receipt, for your appointment.
Open the official pageOfficial source: The visa application process
In personAppointment through AEG, interview at the Embassy
Book through AEG Travel Services, the only provider for appointments (10 offices in Pakistan), then come to the Embassy in Islamabad for the interview and fingerprints. AEG returns the passports; its service fee is separate.
Visa questions go by email to visas.islamabad-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr. The Consulate General in Karachi does not take visa applications.
How to apply, step by step
Check your list and apply online
Use the France-Visas visa wizard for your list of documents and the fee, then create an account and fill in the application online.
The visa application processBook an appointment through AEG
Book your appointment through AEG Travel Services, the only provider for appointments in Pakistan, up to six months before you travel. Its service fee is separate from the visa fee.
Applying for a visa in PakistanInterview at the Embassy in Islamabad
Every applicant in Pakistan goes to the Embassy in Islamabad for the interview and fingerprints (over 12); only the applicant enters. Bring the signed form and its receipt, your originals and A4 copies in the set order, and the visa fee in rupees, the exact amount. A decision takes at least 15 to 20 days after the interview, and AEG returns the passport.
Applying for a visa in PakistanIf the visa is refused
Appeal first in writing, in French, to the Sous-directeur des visas within 30 days of the refusal. If that appeal is rejected or gets no answer within two months, you can ask the administrative court in Nantes to annul the refusal, within two months.
Schengen short-stay visa
Questions people ask
How much does a France visit visa cost from Pakistan?
Visa fee (12 and over): €90 (about PKR 27,900); Visa fee (children 6 to 11): €45 (about PKR 14,000). Fees change, so check the official fee page before you pay.
Applying for a visa in Pakistan (opens in a new tab)What documents do I need for a France visit visa from Pakistan?
The usual documents are: Passport, Visa application form (signed), Passport-size photograph (destination specification), Travel medical insurance (Schengen: at least EUR 30,000 cover), Return ticket reservation and accommodation booking, and Bank statement / proof of funds. Depending on your situation, you may also need: Invitation letter from host or business, Employer reference or leave letter (NOC), FBR income tax return / wealth statement, Salary slips, Letter from the treating hospital or clinic abroad, and Polio vaccination certificate (NIMS/NADRA).
Where do I apply for a France visit visa in Pakistan?
Every applicant in Pakistan has the interview and fingerprints at the French Embassy in Islamabad. You book the appointment through AEG Travel Services, which has offices in several cities and returns the passports; the Consulate General in Karachi does not take visa applications.
Applying for a visa in Pakistan (opens in a new tab)How much bank balance do I need for a France visit visa?
France asks for EUR 65 a day if you stay in a hotel, EUR 32.50 a day if you stay with a host who gives you an attestation d'accueil, and EUR 120 a day if nothing is booked. Show bank statements for the last six months and three months of salary slips.
Does a foreign national need a visa to come to France? (opens in a new tab)What is an attestation d'accueil?
A certificate of accommodation that your host in France asks for at their town hall, paying EUR 30 in tax stamps. You need the original for your application.
Attestation d'accueil (certificate of accommodation) (opens in a new tab)How long does a France visit visa take from Pakistan?
At least 15 to 20 days after the interview at the Embassy, plus the wait for an appointment with AEG. You can apply up to six months before you travel.
Applying for a visa in Pakistan (opens in a new tab)Can I appeal a refused France visit visa?
First send a written appeal, in French, to the Sous-directeur des visas within 30 days of the refusal. If it is rejected or gets no answer within two months, you can ask the administrative court in Nantes to annul the refusal, within two months.
Schengen short-stay visa (opens in a new tab)