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Pakistan passport holders: Single entry for Austria. Fee: EUR 90 (~USD 104.66). Processing: 15-30 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Schengen (C) visa: EUR 90 (~PKR 27,720). Apply via VFS Global Islamabad (Austrian Embassy Islamabad processes).
Visa types: Schengen C visa (Tourist, Business, Family Visit, Transit, Cultural/Sports, Medical); National D visa (Student, Worker, Researcher, Family Reunification, Red-White-Red Card); Job Seeker Visa; Au Pair; Settlement Permit.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Schengen C Validity: typically 90 days to 5 years. Max Stay: 90/180 Schengen rules.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Fine EUR 50-1,200 + 1-5 year ban across all 29 Schengen states; SIS alert
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (3+ months beyond stay, 2 blank pages, less than 10 years old); Online application; Appointment at VFS Global Islamabad; 35x45mm biometric photo; Travel medical insurance (EUR 30,000+); Flight booking; Hotel reservation OR Verpflichtungserklärung (formal obligation); Bank statement (EUR 50/day proof, 6 months); Employment letter; CNIC + NTN; For Student: admission + financial proof.
Visa types (2)
Schengen (C) visa: EUR 90 (~PKR 27,720). Apply via VFS Global Islamabad (Austrian Embassy Islamabad processes).
Schengen Airport Transit Visa (Type A) - required for Pakistani passport holders changing planes airside at an airport in Austria en route to a non-Schengen third country. Keeps you airside; does not permit entry into Austria or the Schengen Area.
Common rejection reasons
Common Schengen rejections for Pakistanis (~40-50% rate): (1) Inadequate Verpflichtungserklärung (sponsor's formal obligation); (2) Insufficient EUR 50/day funds; (3) Weak ties to PK; (4) Travel insurance below EUR 30,000; (5) Inconsistent travel itinerary; (6) Doubtful purpose; (7) Austria is stricter than other Schengen members — high Pakistani rejection rate; (8) FATF compliance scrutiny on funds origin.
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