Sweden Visit Visa From Pakistan: Apply at VFS Islamabad, €90 Fee and SEK 700 a Day
Apply for a Sweden visit visa from Pakistan at VFS Global Islamabad: €90 fee, SEK 700 a day, €30,000 insurance, host invitation papers and 15 day decisions.
Pakistanis can apply for a Sweden visit visa in Islamabad again. You hand in the file at VFS Global in Islamabad, pay a €90 visa fee (€45 for children aged 6 to 11), and the Swedish Migration Agency decides, normally within 15 days.
Since 7 July 2025, the Schengen visa for a short visit to Sweden is submitted in Islamabad, so Pakistani applicants no longer need a visa centre in another country. VFS only collects the file. The decision is made by the Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket).
Who needs a Sweden visa from Pakistan
Every Pakistani with an ordinary passport needs a Schengen visa to visit Sweden for up to 90 days in any 180 days. Pakistanis already holding a residence permit from another Schengen country do not need one for a short visit.
The visa is for visits only: family, tourism, business, a conference, medical treatment or a short religious or volunteer visit. To stay longer than 90 days, you need a visitor's residence permit instead. Work, study and moving to a spouse each have their own permits.
Apply to Sweden only if Sweden is your main destination. If you will spend longer in another Schengen country, apply to that country. The Schengen visa rules for Pakistanis explain how the main destination is decided.
How to apply for a Sweden visit visa in Islamabad
Collect your papers, book a slot with VFS Global in Islamabad, attend in person with your passport and give fingerprints. VFS sends the file to the Swedish Migration Agency. You track the case on the VFS website and collect your passport from VFS.
- Check the VFS Global Sweden page for Pakistan for the current checklist and service charge.
- Fill in the Schengen visa application form and sign it.
- Ask your host in Sweden to send the invitation form and their papers (see below).
- Book an appointment with VFS Global in Islamabad.
- Attend in person, pay the fees and give fingerprints and a photo.
- Track your case on the VFS website and collect your passport when it is ready.
If you have had a Schengen visa in the last five years and gave fingerprints then, a representative can submit the application for you. They need your signed power of attorney on the Migration Agency's form, attached to the application.
Sweden visa fee and processing time
The Swedish visa fee is €90 for anyone aged 12 or over, €45 for children aged 6 to 11 and free under 6. The fee is not refunded if the visa is refused. A decision normally takes 15 days, and you can apply up to six months ahead.
| Item | What applies |
|---|---|
| Visa fee, age 12 and over | €90 |
| Visa fee, age 6 to 11 | €45 |
| Visa fee, under 6 | Free |
| VFS service charge | Extra, set by VFS |
| Money to show | SEK 700 for each day in Sweden |
| Travel insurance | At least €30,000, valid in all Schengen countries |
| Normal decision time | 15 days |
| Earliest application | 6 months before the trip |
Some applicants pay no visa fee. These include school pupils, university and doctoral students and their teachers travelling for study, researchers travelling for scientific research, and representatives of non-profit organisations. Bring proof of your category to VFS.
Leave a margin. Fifteen days is the normal time once the agency has your file, and busy months or extra checks can take longer. Do not book a non-refundable flight before you have the visa.
Documents for a Sweden visit visa
Every applicant needs a valid passport, the signed application form, a purpose for the trip, travel medical insurance of at least €30,000, money of SEK 700 a day, and proof that you will leave Sweden before the visa ends. Family visits also need the host's invitation papers.
- Passport valid for at least three months after the visa expires, issued in the last 10 years, with at least two blank pages.
- The signed Schengen visa application form.
- A clear purpose for the visit, backed by papers.
- Individual travel medical insurance of at least €30,000, valid in all Schengen countries.
- Proof of money: SEK 700 for each day, through your own bank statements or the host's promise to cover costs.
- Proof that you will return, such as a job, business, studies or family in Pakistan.
Pakistani applicants usually show ties through a NADRA Family Registration Certificate, an employer's leave letter, and six months of bank statements. Check the VFS checklist for the exact list, because it is set for applicants in Pakistan.
What your host in Sweden must send you
The person you are visiting fills in the Migration Agency's invitation form, adds a copy of their ID, orders a special "Inbjudan" (Invitation) extract from the Swedish Population Register, and adds proof of income if they will pay for your stay.
The Inbjudan extract comes from the Swedish Tax Agency. It does not need a stamp or signature. A Swedish residence permit card does not count as an ID document for the host, so they should send a passport or national ID card copy.
Your host cannot apply on your behalf. The invitation only supports your own application. If several family members are visiting, check that each person's file has the host's papers.
Visa validity and multiple entries
The visa sticker shows how many days you may stay and between which dates. The date window is usually 15 days longer than your allowed stay, so you can shift your flight a little. You may only use the number of days printed on the sticker.
A visa can be single or multiple entry, and a multiple entry visa can last up to five years. Each stay is still capped at 90 days in any 180. The EU short stay calculator helps you count your days. If you already hold a Schengen visa, you can also check your remaining Schengen days before planning the next trip.
Questions about a pending case go to the Swedish Migration Agency through its contact page, not to the embassy switchboard. The embassy line in Islamabad handles general matters only.
Common questions
Can Pakistanis apply for a Sweden visa in Pakistan now?
Yes. Since 7 July 2025, Pakistani citizens and residents of Pakistan can submit a Schengen visa for a short visit to Sweden at VFS Global in Islamabad.
What is the Sweden visa fee for Pakistanis?
The fee is €90 for applicants aged 12 or over, €45 for children aged 6 to 11, and nothing for children under 6. VFS charges a separate service fee.
How much bank balance do I need for a Sweden visit visa?
Sweden asks you to show SEK 700 for each day of your visit. Your host in Sweden can cover this by promising to pay your costs.
How long does a Sweden visit visa take from Pakistan?
A decision normally takes 15 days. Apply well in advance, and no more than six months before your trip.
Is the fee refunded if my Sweden visa is refused?
No. The Swedish Migration Agency does not refund the visa fee when an application is rejected.
How we verified this
What we checked and where we read it.
Last checked 14 November 2026. We read the Embassy of Sweden in Islamabad's Visiting Sweden page and its 7 July 2025 notice that Schengen visas can be submitted in Islamabad through VFS Global. Fees, fee waivers, the SEK 700 rule, insurance, passport rules, validity and representation come from the Swedish Migration Agency's Schengen visa page, and the host's papers from its invitation page. The embassy notice links to a VFS centre page for another country's visas, so use the VFS link on the Visiting Sweden page instead.
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Muhammad Hatim is a book lover who started writing because he enjoys it. At Pakistan Era he writes about international relations, geopolitics and the global economy, with a particular interest in South Asia and the forces behind current events.
