Spain airport transit visa from Pakistan
Pakistani citizens need an airport transit visa to change planes at a Spanish airport on the way to a country outside the Schengen area, unless an exemption applies, for example a valid visa or residence permit of an EU or EEA state, Switzerland, Andorra, Canada, Japan, San Marino or the United States. 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
- 6 on the list
- Pakistani citizens need it even without leaving the airport, unless an exemption applies.
- A valid visa or residence permit of the US, Canada, Japan or an EU or EEA state usually exempts you.
- You need your onward tickets and the entry permit for your final destination.
Fees
| Fee | Official amount | About in PKR |
|---|---|---|
| Visa fee (12 and over)The Visa Code fee since 11 June 2024. The Embassy's transit page still shows EUR 80 (EUR 40 for children 6 to 11), the fee before that date; confirm with the visa centre. | €90 | PKR 27,900 |
| Visa fee (children 6 to 11)Free for children under 6. | €45 | PKR 14,000 |
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:Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 (Visa Code)
Processing time
Usually 15 to 45 days
15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days when documents or an interview are requested.
Official source: Airport transit visasDocuments 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
Valid at least 3 months after the planned transit, with at least two blank pages, issued within the last 10 years. Bring copies of earlier visas.
Visa application form (signed)
Schengen application form, every section completed and signed; a parent signs for a child.
Passport-size photograph (destination specification)
One recent colour passport-size photo, light background.
Return ticket reservation and accommodation booking
Tickets showing the connection at a Spanish airport and the onward flight to a country outside the Schengen area.
Visa or entry permit for the onward destination
The visa or entry permit for your final destination and any other stopover, as required.
Needed in some situations
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
Which mission takes your application depends on where you live in Pakistan.
The official page for this visa:Airport transit visasWe last checked it on Oct 7, 2026. Until this list is verified, follow that page where the two differ.
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
Check whether you need it
Pakistani citizens need an airport transit visa to change planes at any Schengen airport, unless an exemption applies (for example a valid visa or residence permit of an EU or EEA state, Switzerland, Andorra, Canada, Japan, San Marino or the United States).
Airport transit visasCheck the connection
If the connection means changing terminals through a border check, you need a short-stay (Schengen) visa instead.
Airport transit visasApply at the visa centre
Apply in person between 6 months and 15 days before you travel (seafarers up to 9 months before). The Embassy names the Spain Visa Application Centre in G-7 Markaz, Islamabad (appointments on thespainvisa.com), while some of its visa pages still mention BLS offices in Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore. Check the Embassy's "where to apply" page before booking.
Where to submit visa applicationsDecision
Usually within 15 calendar days, up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.
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Questions people ask
How much does a Spain airport transit 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.
Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 (Visa Code) (opens in a new tab)How long does a Spain airport transit visa take from Pakistan?
Decisions usually take 15 to 45 days. 15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days when documents or an interview are requested.
Airport transit visas (opens in a new tab)What documents do I need for a Spain airport transit visa from Pakistan?
The usual documents are: Passport, Visa application form (signed), Passport-size photograph (destination specification), Return ticket reservation and accommodation booking, and Visa or entry permit for the onward destination. Depending on your situation, you may also need: Polio vaccination certificate (NIMS/NADRA).
Where do I apply for a Spain airport transit visa in Pakistan?
Embassy of Spain in Islamabad takes applications from Islamabad Capital Territory, Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
Do I need a transit visa if I change terminals in Spain?
If the connection means changing terminals through a border check, you need a short-stay (Schengen) visa instead of an airport transit visa.
Airport transit visas (opens in a new tab)Is the Spain transit visa fee EUR 80 or EUR 90?
The Visa Code fee has been EUR 90 since 11 June 2024. The Embassy’s transit page still shows EUR 80, the fee before that date, so confirm with the visa centre.
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