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Pakistan passport holders: Single entry for Poland. Fee: EUR 90 (~USD 104.66). Processing: 15-30 working days (short-stay) / 60-90 days (D visa). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Schengen (C) visa: EUR 90 (~PKR 27,720). Apply via VFS Global Islamabad. Polish Embassy Islamabad processes. Poland major destination for Pakistani long-stay workers (D visa popular).
Visa types: Schengen C visa (Tourist, Business, Family Visit, Transit, Cultural/Sports, Medical); National D visa (Student, Worker, EU Blue Card, Family Reunification, Researcher, Pole's Card for descent); Long-stay Residence Permit. Poland streamlined work permits for Pakistani skilled labor.
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 notarized invitation; Bank statement (PLN 300/day ~ EUR 70 proof, 6 months); Employment letter; CNIC + NTN; For D visa Work: Polish employer's work permit (Pozwolenie na pracę) + Voivode approval.
Visa types (2)
Schengen (C) visa: EUR 90 (~PKR 27,720). Apply via VFS Global Islamabad. Polish Embassy Islamabad processes. Poland major destination for Pakistani long-stay workers (D visa popular).
Schengen Airport Transit Visa (Type A) - required for Pakistani passport holders changing planes airside at an airport in Poland en route to a non-Schengen third country. Keeps you airside; does not permit entry into Poland or the Schengen Area.
Common rejection reasons
Common Schengen rejections for Pakistanis (~45-55% rate): (1) Notarized invitation issues; (2) Insufficient PLN 300/day funds; (3) Weak ties to Pakistan; (4) Poland D visa fraud — work permit abuse concerns; (5) Inconsistent itinerary; (6) Polish Voivode work permit verification slow; (7) FATF source-of-funds scrutiny.
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