Netherlands visit visa from Pakistan (Schengen short stay)
A Netherlands visit visa is a Schengen short-stay visa for up to 90 days when the Netherlands is your main destination. You fill in the Dutch form online, then apply in person at the VFS Global centre in Islamabad, Karachi or Lahore, with insurance of at least EUR 30,000 and EUR 55 a day for your stay, or a sponsor in the Netherlands. The main fee is €90 (about PKR 27,900). Decisions usually take 25 days.
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At a glance
- Main fee
- €90 (about PKR 27,900)
- Processing time
- 25 days
- Documents
- 14 on the list
- Fill in the Dutch form online, then apply at VFS Global in Islamabad, Karachi or Lahore.
- Show EUR 55 a day for your stay, or a sponsor in the Netherlands.
- 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 in cash in Pakistani rupees, at the rate of the day. | €90 | PKR 27,900 |
| Visa fee (children 6 to 11)Paid in cash in Pakistani rupees. Children under 6 pay nothing. | €45 | PKR 14,000 |
| VFS Global service costsThe visa centre charges its own service costs, even when no visa fee is due; the Ministry does not give the amount. | 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:Consular fees: PakistanHow much does a visa for the Netherlands cost?
Processing time
Usually 25 days
On average 25 calendar days in the high season; in some situations, such as further checks, up to 45 calendar days.
Official source: How long does it take to get a visa for the Netherlands?Documents 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 at least two empty visa pages, valid three months after you leave the Schengen area, and signed.
Visa application form (signed)
The form you filled in online, with its unique code, printed and signed.
Travel medical insurance (Schengen: at least EUR 30,000 cover)
At least EUR 30,000, valid in every Schengen country for the whole stay, covering hospital and emergency care and repatriation. Your sponsor in the Netherlands may buy it for you.
Return ticket reservation and accommodation booking
A return ticket reservation and a hotel reservation or rental agreement for the whole stay (staying with a host: see the invitation item).
Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC)
A copy of your CNIC, as the Pakistan checklist the Ministry links asks.
Family Registration Certificate (NADRA)
NADRA Family Registration Certificate in English, as the Pakistan checklist asks.
Bank statement / proof of funds
Bank statements: the Pakistan checklist asks for the last six months, signed and stamped by the bank (the general Dutch checklist says three months).
FBR income tax return / wealth statement
Your NTN certificate (or proof of exemption) and the FBR acknowledgements of your tax returns for the last two years, as the Pakistan checklist asks.
Needed in some situations
Invitation letter from host or business
Family or friends: the IND's proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation form, signed by your host and the signature legalised at their municipality in the Netherlands, one form for each visitor. Business or events: an invitation with your details, the dates and the reason.
Salary slips
Your last three salary slips.
Employer reference or leave letter (NOC)
A recent statement from your employer with your job title, contract length and salary, or a certificate of employment. The Pakistan checklist also asks civil servants for a no-objection certificate.
Letter from the treating hospital or clinic abroad
A medical certificate, a declaration from the hospital or doctor in the Netherlands with the treatment and its costs, and proof that you paid in advance.
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.
Can support your application
Passport-size photograph (destination specification)
Applying through VFS Global, you do not need to bring a photo: a digital photo is taken at your appointment.
Where to apply in Pakistan
The mission does not take visa applications at its counter: you apply in the ways listed below.
Embassy of the Netherlands in Islamabad
EmbassyDiplomatic Enclave, Sector G-5, Street 3, Islamabad
Does not take visa applications at its counter. You apply at the VFS Global centres in Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore, after filling in the form online.
Ways to apply
Online portalDutch online visa application form
Fill in the form online, then print and sign it; only a form you fill in yourself gets its unique code.
Open the official pageOfficial source: Applying for a Schengen visa for the Netherlands in Pakistan
Visa centreNetherlands visa application centre (VFS Global)
Book online, one appointment per person and never through an intermediary; everyone attends in person, children too.
In Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore
Official source: Applying for a Schengen visa for the Netherlands in Pakistan
Errors on a visa sticker go to the Embassy at isl-ca@minbuza.nl.
How to apply, step by step
Fill in the form online
Fill in the Schengen visa application form online on the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs' site, then print and sign it. Only a form you fill in yourself gets its unique code.
Applying for a Schengen visa for the Netherlands in PakistanBook at VFS Global
Book your appointment online at the VFS Global centre in Islamabad, Karachi or Lahore, one appointment per person and not through an intermediary. Apply up to six months before your trip and at least 15 days before.
Applying for a Schengen visa for the Netherlands in PakistanGather the documents on the checklist
Bring every document on the checklist for your purpose of travel that the Ministry links on the VFS Global site; an application missing documents can be refused.
Applying for a Schengen visa for the Netherlands in PakistanAppointment and passport
Everyone attends in person, children too. Your fingerprints are taken (not under 12) and you pay the fees there. You get an email when processing has ended, then collect your passport at the centre or have it sent.
Applying for a Schengen visa for the Netherlands in PakistanIf the visa is refused
You can object to the IND, free of charge, within four weeks; for a visit to family or friends your sponsor can object online.
Object to decision on Schengen or transit visa
Questions people ask
How much does a Netherlands 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.
Consular fees: Pakistan (opens in a new tab)What documents do I need for a Netherlands visit visa from Pakistan?
The usual documents are: Passport, Visa application form (signed), Travel medical insurance (Schengen: at least EUR 30,000 cover), Return ticket reservation and accommodation booking, Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC), Family Registration Certificate (NADRA), Bank statement / proof of funds, and FBR income tax return / wealth statement. Depending on your situation, you may also need: Invitation letter from host or business, Salary slips, Employer reference or leave letter (NOC), Letter from the treating hospital or clinic abroad, and Polio vaccination certificate (NIMS/NADRA).
Where do I apply for a Netherlands visit visa in Pakistan?
At the VFS Global centre in Islamabad, Karachi or Lahore, for applicants anywhere in Pakistan, after you fill in the application form online. Book your own appointment, one per person, and not through an intermediary.
Applying for a Schengen visa for the Netherlands in Pakistan (opens in a new tab)How much bank balance do I need for a Netherlands visit visa?
The Netherlands asks for at least EUR 55 per person per day of the stay, children included. A sponsor in the Netherlands can instead take on your costs on the IND's proof of sponsorship form.
Checklist: Schengen visa for visiting family or friends (opens in a new tab)Do Pakistani documents need an apostille for the Netherlands?
No. The Netherlands does not recognise apostilles issued by Pakistan, so a Pakistani document that has to be used in the Netherlands is legalised instead.
In which countries are apostilles valid? (opens in a new tab)How long does a Netherlands visit visa take from Pakistan?
On average 25 calendar days in the high season; in some situations, such as further checks, up to 45 calendar days.
How long does it take to get a visa for the Netherlands? (opens in a new tab)Can I appeal a refused Netherlands visit visa?
You can object to the IND, free of charge, within four weeks; for a visit to family or friends your sponsor can object online.
Object to decision on Schengen or transit visa (opens in a new tab)