Data verified
Pakistan passport holders: Single entry for Germany. Fee: EUR 90 (~USD 104.66). Processing: 15-30 working days (short-stay) / 8-12 weeks (long-stay). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Schengen (C) visa: EUR 90 (~PKR 27,720). Apply via VFS Global Islamabad. Germany Embassy Islamabad processes. High Pakistani applicant volume.
Visa types: Schengen C visa (Tourist, Business, Family Visit, Transit, Cultural/Sports, Medical, Job Seeker for short visits); National D visa (Student, Worker, Job Seeker, Family Reunification, EU Blue Card, Researcher, Au Pair, Chancenkarte/Opportunity Card); Long-stay Residence Permit.
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, less than 10 years old); Online application at videx.diplo.de; Appointment at VFS Islamabad; 35x45mm biometric photo; Travel medical insurance (EUR 30,000+); Flight booking; Hotel reservation OR Verpflichtungserklärung (formal obligation); Bank statement (EUR 45/day proof, 6 months); Employment letter; CNIC + NTN; For Student: admission + financial proof (blocked account €11,904/year); For Chancenkarte: points-based qualification.
Visa types (2)
Schengen (C) visa: EUR 90 (~PKR 27,720). Apply via VFS Global Islamabad. Germany Embassy Islamabad processes. High Pakistani applicant volume.
Schengen Airport Transit Visa (Type A) - required for Pakistani passport holders changing planes airside at an airport in Germany en route to a non-Schengen third country. Keeps you airside; does not permit entry into Germany or the Schengen Area.
Common rejection reasons
Common Schengen rejections for Pakistanis (~40-50% rate): (1) Verpflichtungserklärung (sponsor's formal obligation) issues; (2) Insufficient EUR 45/day funds; (3) Weak ties to Pakistan; (4) Travel insurance below EUR 30,000; (5) Doubtful purpose (Germany attractive destination — high overstay risk); (6) Document fraud red flags; (7) Inconsistent itinerary; (8) FATF source-of-funds scrutiny.
Good to know