Spain visa for family members of EU citizens, from Pakistan
Family members travelling with or joining an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen in Spain get a free visa, decided with priority. Spouses, registered partners, partners of at least a year, children under 21 and dependent relatives can apply, with proof of the family link and proof that they travel with or join their family member.
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At a glance
- Main fee
- Free visa
- Processing time
- Varies, see below
- Documents
- 10 on the list
- Spouses, partners, children and dependent relatives can qualify.
- The visa is free and decided with priority.
- Marriage and birth certificates need an apostille and a Spanish sworn translation.
Fees
| Fee | Official amount | About in PKR |
|---|---|---|
| Visa centre service feeThe visa itself is free. This service fee applies only if you choose to apply through a visa centre instead of the Embassy. | €15.45 | PKR 4,800 |
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:Visas for family members of EU citizens and of Withdrawal Agreement beneficiaries
Processing time
Not confirmed
Processed with priority: 15 calendar days as a rule, up to 45 when documents or an interview are requested.
Official source: Visas for family members of EU citizens and of Withdrawal Agreement beneficiariesDocuments 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
Original and a copy of the data page.
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.
EU, EEA or Swiss family member's passport or identity card (copy)
Copy of the passport or identity card of your EU, EEA or Swiss family member.
Return ticket reservation and accommodation booking
Proof that you travel with or join your family member: flight tickets, a notarial deed or a sworn statement.
Needed in some situations
Nikah Nama / Marriage Registration Certificate
Marriage certificate, apostilled and translated by a Spanish sworn translator. The Embassy may also ask for the marriage record of the EU country (not older than 6 months).
Birth certificate (NADRA CRC or union council)
Child: your birth certificate. Parent: your EU family member's (or their spouse's) birth certificate. If your link is through the EU citizen's spouse, add that marriage certificate too. Apostilled and translated by a Spanish sworn translator.
Proof of partnership (registration, or living together)
Registration of the partnership in an EU or EEA state or Switzerland, or proof of living together for at least a year or of a child together.
Proof of dependency on a family member
Proof that you depend on your family member (for example regular money transfers) or live in their household, or of the health reason.
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:Visas for family members of EU citizensWe 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
In personAt the Embassy, by appointment
Ask for an appointment by email to emb.islamabad.sc@maec.es, then hand in the application in person. The visa for family members of EU citizens is free of charge.
Official source: Visas for family members of EU citizens and of Withdrawal Agreement beneficiaries
Visa centreTCS Visatronix, without an appointment
Shakeel Chamber, Khayaban-e-Suhrawardy, G-6, Islamabad; 37-E, Block 6, PECHS, Karachi; 58-D1, Gulberg III, Lahore. The visa is free, but the centre charges a fee for its service.
In Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore
Official source: Visas for family members of EU citizens and of Withdrawal Agreement beneficiaries
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 who qualifies
Spouses, registered partners, partners living together for at least a year (or with a child together), children under 21, and dependent children, parents and other relatives of the EU, EEA or Swiss citizen or of their spouse or partner.
Visas for family members of EU citizens and of Withdrawal Agreement beneficiariesPrepare documents
Application form, one photo, passport, proof of the family link and proof that you travel with or join your family member. Documents not in Spanish need a Spanish translation; for national visas the Embassy expects a sworn translator (traductor jurado). Pakistani documents need the MOFA apostille (verify).
Visas for family members of EU citizens and of Withdrawal Agreement beneficiariesApply
Apply in person, between 6 months and 15 days before you travel: at the Embassy with an appointment by email (emb.islamabad.sc@maec.es), or without an appointment at TCS Visatronix offices in Islamabad, Lahore or Karachi.
Visas for family members of EU citizens and of Withdrawal Agreement beneficiariesDecision and staying longer
Decided with priority, usually within 15 calendar days (up to 45). The visa covers up to 90 days; to stay longer, apply in Spain for an EU family residence card. Family members of Spanish citizens who want to stay longer apply for a residence visa instead.
Visas for family members of EU citizens and of Withdrawal Agreement beneficiaries
Questions people ask
How much does a Spain EU family visa cost from Pakistan?
The visa itself is free. Visa centre service fee: €15.45 (about PKR 4,800). Fees change, so check the official fee page before you pay.
Visas for family members of EU citizens and of Withdrawal Agreement beneficiaries (opens in a new tab)How long does a Spain EU family visa take from Pakistan?
Processed with priority: 15 calendar days as a rule, up to 45 when documents or an interview are requested.
Visas for family members of EU citizens and of Withdrawal Agreement beneficiaries (opens in a new tab)What documents do I need for a Spain EU family visa from Pakistan?
The usual documents are: Passport, Visa application form (signed), Passport-size photograph (destination specification), EU, EEA or Swiss family member's passport or identity card (copy), and Return ticket reservation and accommodation booking. Depending on your situation, you may also need: Nikah Nama / Marriage Registration Certificate, Birth certificate (NADRA CRC or union council), Proof of partnership (registration, or living together), Proof of dependency on a family member, and Polio vaccination certificate (NIMS/NADRA).
Where do I apply for a Spain EU family 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.
Is the Spain EU family visa free?
Yes, the visa itself is free. A service fee applies only if you choose to apply through a visa centre instead of the Embassy.
Visas for family members of EU citizens and of Withdrawal Agreement beneficiaries (opens in a new tab)Do I need an appointment for a Spain EU family visa?
At the Embassy of Spain in Islamabad, yes: request one by email. At the TCS Visatronix offices in Islamabad, Lahore or Karachi you can apply without an appointment.
Visas for family members of EU citizens and of Withdrawal Agreement beneficiaries (opens in a new tab)Do my marriage and birth certificates need an apostille?
Yes. They need the MOFA apostille and a translation by a Spanish sworn translator (traductor jurado). The Embassy may also ask for the marriage record of the EU country, not older than 6 months.
Visas for family members of EU citizens and of Withdrawal Agreement beneficiaries (opens in a new tab)