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Pakistan passport holders: Single entry for Luxembourg. 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. Luxembourg represented by Belgium for Pakistani applicants (no Luxembourg embassy in PK).
Visa types: Schengen C visa (Tourist, Business, Family Visit, Transit, Cultural/Sports, Medical); National D visa (Student, Worker, EU Blue Card, Family Reunification, Researcher, Investor); 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); Online application; Appointment at VFS Islamabad; 35x45mm biometric photo; Travel medical insurance (EUR 30,000+); Flight booking; Hotel reservation OR Engagement de prise en charge (formal commitment); Bank statement (EUR 95/day proof, 6 months); Employment letter; CNIC + NTN.
Visa types (2)
Schengen (C) visa: EUR 90 (~PKR 27,720). Apply via VFS Global Islamabad. Luxembourg represented by Belgium for Pakistani applicants (no Luxembourg embassy in PK).
Schengen Airport Transit Visa (Type A) - required for Pakistani passport holders changing planes airside at an airport in Luxembourg en route to a non-Schengen third country. Keeps you airside; does not permit entry into Luxembourg or the Schengen Area.
Common rejection reasons
Common Schengen rejections for Pakistanis (~40-50% rate): (1) Belgium-routed processing — Belgium strict on Pakistani applicants; (2) Engagement de prise en charge issues; (3) Insufficient EUR 95/day funds; (4) Weak ties to Pakistan; (5) Luxembourg rarely sole destination — questioned itinerary; (6) FATF source-of-funds scrutiny.
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