If you’re planning to visit Europe from Pakistan, you’ll likely need a Schengen visa. Here are the key details for Pakistani citizens applying for a Schengen visa through the Swedish embassy:
If you’re from Pakistan and want to go to Europe, you probably need a Schengen visa. Here’s what Pakistani people need to know when applying for a Schengen visa at the Swedish embassy:
When to Apply: From June 19, you can start sending in your Schengen visa applications.
How Long You Can Stay: The visa lets you stay up to 90 days in the Schengen area.
Money Needed: To get a Swedish visa, you must show a bank balance for the last 6 months. The bank statement needs to have the bank officer’s signature and stamp.
Money for a 30-Day Stay: If you’re staying in Sweden for 30 days, you need to have at least 2400 euros in your bank account.
Where You Can Travel: With a short-term Schengen visa, you can visit many European countries.
Where to Apply: You can apply in cities like Bangkok, Yangon, and Hanoi, not just in Pakistan.
Application Process: People applying for a visa can pick the place where they want to hand in their application. The Swedish embassy says they won’t give information about entry permits or visas themselves. If you give your application to VFS Global, it will be handled in Bangkok.
Visa Fee: For people from Pakistan, the cost of a Schengen visa is 80 euros, which is about PKR 24,280.
Financial Documentation: Besides the fee, applicants need to show they have enough money and explain their financial and social situation in their home country.
Remember, the Swedish embassy doesn’t have to give information about entry permits or visas directly.