Spain visit visa from Pakistan (Schengen short stay)
Apply to Spain for a Schengen short-stay visa when Spain is your only or main destination, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. You apply in person at the visa centre between 6 months and 15 days before you travel, with travel medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000, your bookings, and proof of funds for each day of your stay. 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
- 14 on the list
- Apply to Spain only when it is your main destination, between 6 months and 15 days before you travel.
- Spain sets its own amount for funds per day of stay, with a minimum total whatever the length of the trip.
- Travel medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000 is required.
Fees
| Fee | Official amount | About in PKR |
|---|---|---|
| Visa fee (12 and over)Paid in Pakistani rupees. | €90 | PKR 27,900 |
| Visa fee (children 6 to 11)Free for children under 6. | €45 | PKR 14,000 |
| Visa centre service feeCharged by the visa application centre; check its current fee. | 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:Short-stay (Schengen) visa: documents, fees and procedureWhere to submit visa applications
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: Short-stay (Schengen) visa: documents, fees and procedureDocuments 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 you leave the Schengen area, with at least two blank pages, issued within the last 10 years. Bring copies of the data page and of earlier visas.
Visa application form (signed)
Schengen application form (2024 model, Spanish and English), every section completed and signed; a parent signs for a child.
Passport-size photograph (destination specification)
One recent colour passport-size photo, light background, face fully visible.
Travel medical insurance (Schengen: at least EUR 30,000 cover)
At least EUR 30,000 for emergency medical care, hospital treatment and repatriation, valid in all Schengen states for the whole stay.
Return ticket reservation and accommodation booking
Return ticket reservation, and a hotel booking or organised trip confirmation (or an invitation letter from a private host).
Bank statement / proof of funds
Funds of EUR 122.10 per person per day of stay and at least EUR 1,098.90 in total (2026 amounts; the Embassy page still shows the 2025 amounts of EUR 118 and EUR 1,065). At the border, bank letters and online statements are not accepted.
Needed in some situations
Employer reference or leave letter (NOC)
Leave letter or no objection certificate from your employer.
Salary slips
Recent salary slips, as evidence that you will return to your job.
Business registration (SECP, chamber of commerce or similar)
If you run a business: its registration (for example SECP or chamber of commerce certificate) and recent business bank statements.
Invitation letter from host or business
Family or friends: an invitation letter (carta de invitacion) from your host, which proves accommodation only. Business: an invitation from the company. Events: registration or entry passes.
Letter from the treating hospital or clinic abroad
Letter from the hospital or clinic in Spain confirming the treatment and how it will be paid.
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
FBR income tax return or wealth statement.
Family Registration Certificate (NADRA)
Family Registration Certificate for family travel. Spain accepts Pakistani apostilles; add a Spanish translation.
Where to apply in Pakistan
Which mission takes your application depends on where you live in Pakistan.
The official page for this visa:Short-stay (Schengen) visa: documents, fees and procedureWe 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 Spain is your main destination
Apply to Spain when it is your only or main destination (the most nights, or the first Schengen country you enter if the nights are equal).
Short-stay (Schengen) visa: documents, fees and procedureBook 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 applicationsPrepare documents
Schengen application form (2024 model), one photo, passport, travel medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000, proof of the purpose of the trip, accommodation and funds, and proof that you will return.
Short-stay (Schengen) visa: documents, fees and procedureAppointment and biometrics
Give your photo and fingerprints (not needed under 12, or if given in the last 59 months). Keep the receipt code to follow the application online.
Short-stay (Schengen) visa: documents, fees and procedureDecision
Usually within 15 calendar days, up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested. A refusal can be appealed to the Embassy within one month.
Short-stay (Schengen) visa: documents, fees and procedure
Questions people ask
How much does a Spain 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.
Short-stay (Schengen) visa: documents, fees and procedure (opens in a new tab)How long does a Spain visit 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.
Short-stay (Schengen) visa: documents, fees and procedure (opens in a new tab)What documents do I need for a Spain 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: Employer reference or leave letter (NOC), Salary slips, Business registration (SECP, chamber of commerce or similar), Invitation letter from host or business, Letter from the treating hospital or clinic abroad, and Polio vaccination certificate (NIMS/NADRA).
Where do I apply for a Spain visit 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.
Where do I apply for a Spain visa in Pakistan: BLS or the Spain Visa Application Centre?
The Embassy of Spain names the Spain Visa Application Centre in G-7 Markaz, Islamabad, with 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 you book.
Where to submit visa applications (opens in a new tab)How much bank balance do I need for a Spain visit visa?
Spain asks for EUR 122.10 per person per day of stay, and at least EUR 1,098.90 in total (2026 amounts). The Embassy page may still show the 2025 amounts, so check before you apply.
Conditions of entry to Spain (means of subsistence) (opens in a new tab)Can I appeal a Spain visa refusal?
Yes. A refusal can be appealed to the Embassy within one month.
Short-stay (Schengen) visa: documents, fees and procedure (opens in a new tab)