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Pakistan passport holders: Single entry for Belgium. 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. Belgium is stricter than most Schengen members for Pakistani applicants.
Visa types: Schengen C visa (Tourist, Business, Family/Friends Visit, Cultural/Sports, Medical, Transit); National D visa (Student, Worker, Single Permit, Family Reunification, Researcher, Au Pair); Long-stay Resident.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Schengen C Validity: 6 months 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); Online application; Appointment at VFS Islamabad; 35x45mm biometric photo; Travel medical insurance (EUR 30,000+); Flight booking; Hotel reservation OR formal commitment (engagement de prise en charge / verbintenis tot tenlasteneming); Bank statement (EUR 95/day proof, 6 months); Employment letter; CNIC + NTN + tax returns; For Student: school enrollment + scholarship/funding proof.
Visa types (2)
Schengen (C) visa: EUR 90 (~PKR 27,720). Apply via VFS Global Islamabad. Belgium is stricter than most Schengen members for Pakistani applicants.
Schengen Airport Transit Visa (Type A) - required for Pakistani passport holders changing planes airside at an airport in Belgium en route to a non-Schengen third country. Keeps you airside; does not permit entry into Belgium or the Schengen Area.
Common rejection reasons
Common Schengen rejections for Pakistanis (~50%+ rate): (1) engagement de prise en charge sponsor documentation issues; (2) Insufficient EUR 95/day funds; (3) Weak ties to Pakistan; (4) Inconsistent itinerary across Schengen; (5) Belgium is among the strictest Schengen members for Pakistan — known historically high rejection rate; (6) Travel insurance gaps; (7) FATF / source of funds scrutiny.
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