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Sweden has officially resumed its visa services in Islamabad, allowing Pakistani citizens to apply for short-term Schengen visas starting July 7, according to a statement from the Foreign Office.
As per the announcement, the visas will be issued only for short-term stays of up to 90 days. The restoration of visa operations is being viewed as a positive sign of improved diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Sweden.
According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, this decision follows recent diplomatic engagement between the two countries.
Bilateral political consultations were held in Stockholm on July 2, during which both sides discussed strengthening cooperation.
The Pakistani delegation was led by the Additional Secretary for Europe, while the Swedish side was headed by the Director General for Global Affairs.
Required Documents:
Completed visa application form
Passport (issued within the last ten years),
Recent passport-sized photograph
Fingerprints (unless previously registered in the Visa Information System).
Bank Statement Requirements for Pakistani Applicants
As of January 2025, the applicants from Pakistan have to attach a bank statement, a minimum daily requirement of 450 SEK, which amounts to roughly 13,500 SEK or around Rs 3,50,000 for a month’s stay.
Proof of enough financial means to cover expenses during the stay in Sweden is one of the crucial requirements for Pakistanis and travelers from other countries.
The financial proof of the applicant guarantees that the traveler can bear the cost of the trip without financial strain.
