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Pakistan passport holders: Single entry for Portugal. Fee: EUR 90 (~USD 104.66). Processing: 15-30 working days (short-stay) / 60-120 days (D visa/Golden). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Schengen (C) visa: EUR 90 (~PKR 27,720). Apply via VFS Global Islamabad. Portuguese Embassy Islamabad processes. Portugal high-volume destination via Golden Visa / D7 / Job Search programs.
Visa types: Schengen C visa (Tourist, Business, Family Visit, Transit, Cultural/Sports, Medical); National D visa (Student, Worker, D7 Passive Income, D2 Entrepreneur, Job Search Visa, Family Reunification, Researcher); Golden Visa (Investment EUR 250,000-500,000+); 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 Termo de Responsabilidade (notarized sponsor commitment); Bank statement (EUR 50/day proof, 6 months); Employment letter; CNIC + NTN; For Golden Visa: investment proof + EUR 250K+ funds verification.
Visa types (2)
Schengen (C) visa: EUR 90 (~PKR 27,720). Apply via VFS Global Islamabad. Portuguese Embassy Islamabad processes. Portugal high-volume destination via Golden Visa / D7 / Job Search programs.
Schengen Airport Transit Visa (Type A) - required for Pakistani passport holders changing planes airside at an airport in Portugal en route to a non-Schengen third country. Keeps you airside; does not permit entry into Portugal or the Schengen Area.
Common rejection reasons
Common Schengen rejections for Pakistanis (~45-55% rate): (1) Termo de Responsabilidade sponsor issues; (2) Insufficient EUR 50/day funds; (3) Weak ties to Pakistan; (4) Portugal Golden Visa popular but AML/FATF source-of-funds scrutiny very tight; (5) D7 passive income verification; (6) Inconsistent itinerary; (7) Portugal recent tightening of Golden Visa post-2023 (real estate route closed).
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