Schengen visa from Pakistan
A Schengen short-stay visa lets you visit the Schengen states for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. You apply at the consulate of your main destination, often through its visa service provider, with travel medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000, bookings and proof of funds, no later than 15 days before you travel. The main fee is €90 (about PKR 27,900). Decisions usually take 15 to 45 days.
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At a glance
- Main fee
- €90 (about PKR 27,900)
- Processing time
- 15 to 45 days
- Documents
- 10 on the list
- Apply to the country of your main destination, or of first entry if there is no main destination.
- Travel medical insurance is required.
- You must show your travel plans, funds and ties to home.
Fees
| Fee | Official amount | About in PKR |
|---|---|---|
| Visa fee (adults)Fee in force from 11 June 2024. | €90 | PKR 27,900 |
| Visa fee (children 6 to 11) | €45 | PKR 14,000 |
| Service provider feeCharged by the external service provider where used. | 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 Schengen visa
Processing time
Usually 15 to 45 days
15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days in individual cases.
Official source: Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 (Visa Code)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 within the last 10 years and valid 3+ months after the planned departure.
Passport-size photograph (destination specification)
Travel medical insurance (Schengen: at least EUR 30,000 cover)
Travel medical insurance with at least EUR 30,000 cover for all Schengen states.
Return ticket reservation and accommodation booking
Flight reservation and accommodation bookings.
Bank statement / proof of funds
Recent bank statements; each Schengen state sets a daily reference amount for means of subsistence.
Needed in some situations
Employer reference or leave letter (NOC)
Leave letter / NOC or business documents.
Invitation letter from host or business
Invitation from host or business partner.
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
FBR income tax return / wealth statement
Tax return or wealth statement.
Family Registration Certificate (NADRA)
Family Registration Certificate for family travel. Germany, Austria, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, Greece, the Netherlands and Poland do not accept Pakistani apostilles; check with the consulate how to certify it.
Where to apply in Pakistan
Apply at the consulate of your main destination, or of the country you enter first when there is no main destination. The missions mapped so far:
German Embassy Islamabad
EmbassyRamna 5, Diplomatic Enclave, Islamabad
Takes applications from Islamabad Capital Territory, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Including the former FATA, now part of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Ways to apply
In personOnline waiting list, then an appointment at the Embassy
Register on the Embassy's waiting list; appointments are given later in order of registration. Fill in the Videx online form and bring its print-out with the barcode. A short-stay visa usually takes about 14 calendar days from the appointment. Registration is free: anyone asking for money for it is a fraudster.
Open the official pageOfficial source: Visa: short-term stay / Schengen (appointments and waiting lists)
Visa questions go by email to visainfo@isla.diplo.de; questions about the status of an application are not answered. Appointments are only given online, never by phone or email. The honorary consul in Lahore does not take visa applications.
German Consulate General Karachi
Consulate92-A/7, Block 5, Clifton, Karachi
Takes applications from Sindh, Balochistan.
Ways to apply
In personOnline waiting list, then an appointment at the Consulate General
Register on the Consulate General's waiting list with the details of your trip; appointments are given later in order of registration. Fill in the Videx online form and bring its print-out with the barcode. A short-stay visa usually takes about 14 calendar days from the appointment. Registration is free: you do not need an agent.
Official source: Visa: short-term stay / Schengen (appointments and waiting lists)
The visa section answers phone questions only on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 to 12:00, on the number its page gives. Missing documents go in the mailbox at the barrier, marked with your application number.
Embassy of Spain in Islamabad
EmbassyStreet 6, Ramna 5, Diplomatic Enclave I, Islamabad
Takes applications from Islamabad Capital Territory, Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Spain has one mission in Pakistan. Holders of a Pakistani passport count as residents of its district wherever they live in the country.
Ways to apply
Visa centreSpain Visa Application Centre
2nd Floor, Plot 3-A, G-7 Markaz, Islamabad. Book the appointment on the centre's website named on the Embassy's page, where the application form and document lists are too.
In Islamabad
Consular questions (visas, legalisation) go by email to emb.islamabad.sc@maec.es. Some of the Embassy's visa pages still name BLS offices in Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore, while its page on where to apply names the Spain Visa Application Centre in Islamabad: check that page before you book.
How to apply, step by step
Find the right consulate
Apply to the consulate of your main destination (or first entry if stays are equal), often through its visa service provider.
Applying for a Schengen visaPrepare documents
Application form, photo, travel medical insurance (at least EUR 30,000), itinerary, bookings and proof of funds.
Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 (Visa Code)Appointment and biometrics
Submit the application and give fingerprints; apply up to 6 months and no later than 15 days before travel.
Applying for a Schengen visaDecision
Usually within 15 calendar days; can be extended to 45 days.
Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 (Visa Code)
Questions people ask
How much does a Schengen visa cost from Pakistan?
Visa fee (adults): €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 Schengen visa (opens in a new tab)How long does a Schengen visa take from Pakistan?
Decisions usually take 15 to 45 days. 15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days in individual cases.
Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 (Visa Code) (opens in a new tab)What documents do I need for a Schengen visa from Pakistan?
The usual documents are: Passport, 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: Employer reference or leave letter (NOC), Invitation letter from host or business, and Polio vaccination certificate (NIMS/NADRA).
Where do I apply for a Schengen visa in Pakistan?
Apply at the consulate of your main destination, or of the country you enter first when there is no main destination. German Embassy Islamabad takes applications from Islamabad Capital Territory, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir. German Consulate General Karachi takes applications from Sindh and Balochistan. Embassy of Spain in Islamabad takes applications from Islamabad Capital Territory, Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
Which embassy should I apply to for a Schengen visa?
The consulate of your main destination. If your stays are equal, apply to the country you enter first.
Applying for a Schengen visa (opens in a new tab)How much bank balance do I need for a Schengen visa?
Each Schengen state sets its own daily reference amount for means of subsistence. Show recent bank statements, and check the amount for your main destination before you apply.
Reference amounts required for the crossing of the external borders (table of 8 June 2026) (opens in a new tab)