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Schengen Visit Visa

Schengen Member Countries (2024)

Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland.

Types of Schengen Visas

Visa Type Purpose Stay Duration
Type C (Short Stay)Tourism, business, family visitUp to 90 days in 180
Airport Transit (Type A)Transit through airportTransit only
Multiple Entry Visa (MEV)Frequent travel1, 3, or 5 years

Schengen Visa Fees (2024)

Applicant Category Fee (EUR) Approx. (USD)
Adults (12+ years)€80~$85
Children (6–11 years)€40~$42
Children under 6FreeFree
Visa agreement countries (e.g., Armenia, Serbia)€35~$37
Long-Term National Visa (Type D)*€99–150+Varies

🔹 All fees are non-refundable, even if the visa is refused.

Optional Services

Service Fee (Approx.)
VFS/TLS Service Fee€25–35
Courier (passport return)€10–20
SMS Updates€2–5
Premium Lounge (optional)€30–60

Required Documents (Tourist Visa)

  • Completed Visa Application Form
  • Valid passport (valid at least 3 months beyond departure)
  • Passport-size photo (white background)
  • Flight itinerary or reservation
  • Hotel booking or invitation letter
  • Travel insurance (minimum €30,000 coverage)
  • Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement, income)
  • Visa fee receipt

Visa Application Process

  • Book an appointment with the embassy or VFS/TLS
  • Complete online form and gather required documents
  • Visit the Visa Application Centre (VAC) for biometrics and submission
  • Track your application online
  • Collect passport or receive it by courier

Processing Time

  • Standard: 15 calendar days
  • Extended (special cases): Up to 45 days

Visa Exemptions

No Schengen visa required for short stays (90 days) for citizens of:

USA, Canada, UK, Australia, Japan, UAE, South Korea, and EU/EEA countries

✅ Check: ec.europa.eu/home-affairs

Sample Embassy Contact (Pakistan)

Embassy of France – Islamabad (via VFS Global)

Website: visa.vfsglobal.com

Address: 14-B, Sadiq Plaza, Blue Area, Islamabad

Phone: +92 51 8439344

Partner: VFS Global or TLScontact

Important Notes
  • Apply at the embassy of the country where you will spend the most time.
  • Apply 15–30 days before your travel date.
  • Biometrics valid for 5 years (in most cases).