Visa for France from Pakistan: price, documents and processing time 2026

Yes. Pakistan is not visa-exempt for the Schengen area. For tourism, the relevant category is the Type C short-stay visa, valid for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. This visa also lets you travel to other Schengen states, provided France remains your main destination.

• Government fee90 EUR
• Application centre feeCapped at €45
• Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
• ExtrasVariable

Prepare a valid passport, the France-Visas form, compliant photos, an accommodation booking, your itinerary, proof of funds, and travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000. The visa fee is generally €90 for an adult; the partner may add separate service fees, which you should confirm on site.

Start on the official France-Visas portal, which fills in your form and lists the required documents. In-person submission and fingerprinting then take place at the accredited partner in Pakistan (for example VFS Global, BLS or TLScontact, depending on location). Book ahead: France must be the country where you spend the most time, or your first point of entry.

• Your application goes to the state that is your main destination. If France is where you spend the longest, it handles the file, whatever the entry point.
• With no main destination, the competent state is the one you enter first.
• If France has no consulate in Pakistan, another Schengen state may act on its behalf under a representation arrangement, or the file goes to the post accredited for your country.

Then the application goes to the post accredited for Pakistan, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Pakistan but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.

Processing usually takes 15 to 45 days, but can run longer in peak season or if extra checks are required. Apply no earlier than six months before departure and no later than fifteen days before. A complete file, with compliant insurance proof and consistent funds, lowers the risk of delay.

Frequent mistakes: applying at the wrong embassy when France is not the main destination, presenting insurance below €30,000, or supplying weak financial evidence. Do not book non-refundable tickets before the visa is granted, and check that your passport is valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure date.