Schengen visa from Pakistan
One short-stay visa for 29 European countries. Most Pakistani applicants apply through Germany, France, Italy or Spain depending on where they will spend the most time.
Short-stay Type C visaAt a glance
- Visa fee
- €90 (~PKR 29,000)
- Processing
- 15 days, up to 45
- Validity
- Up to 90 days in 180
- Apply at
- Visa centre of main destination
Funds guidanceShow roughly €45–€120 per day of stay, depending on the country. As an example, 14 days in Germany might mean around PKR 1.7M in your account.
Document checklist
What you'll need for Schengen
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Avoid a refusal
Where Pakistani Schengen files usually go wrong
01Unexplained depositsLarge sums added to your account shortly before applying look like borrowed funds.Keep a steady balance for 3–6 months and explain any big deposit in writing.
02Weak ties to PakistanOfficers need to believe you will return.Show your job, property, family and the FRC. Approved leave dates matter.
03Wrong country of applicationApplying to an embassy that is not your main destination.Apply where you will spend the most nights, or where you enter first if equal.
How to apply
From Pakistan to Schengen, step by step
- 1Choose your embassyBased on where you will spend the most nights.
- 2Prepare your fileCheck every document against the list above.
- 3Book and attendBiometrics at the visa application centre.
- 4Track and collectFollow your application until your passport is ready.
Schengen visa questions
You can apply up to 6 months before travel. Apply at least 4–6 weeks ahead, as appointment slots fill quickly in summer.
Yes. Coverage of at least €30,000 for medical emergencies and repatriation, valid in all Schengen countries.
Yes. A Type C visa lets you move between Schengen countries during its validity.
Fees and requirements change. Always confirm the latest rules with the official mission or its visa application centre before you apply.