Pakistani citizens who wish to travel to the Netherlands for tourism must obtain a short-stay Schengen visa before departure.
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Applications are submitted through the Gerry’s Visa Application Centre, and applicants are required to book an appointment in advance before preparing and submitting their documents.
Required Documents
The required documents generally include a passport with at least six months of validity, a completed visa application form, recent photographs that meet Schengen specifications, bank statements covering the previous six months, and a bank maintenance certificate.
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Applicants may also need to provide an employment letter or business registration documents, tax returns where available, flight reservations, hotel bookings or an invitation letter, travel insurance that complies with Schengen requirements, a travel itinerary, and a Family Registration Certificate (FRC) if applicable.
Biometric, Documents Verification
On the day of the appointment, applicants must visit the Gerry’s Visa Application Centre for document verification. Biometric data, including fingerprints, will be collected, and photographs may be taken if required.
Visa fees and the applicable service charges are paid at the time of submission.
Visa Processing Time
After submission, the application is forwarded to the Dutch authorities for assessment. A decision is typically made within 15 calendar days, although processing can take longer in some cases.
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Officials evaluate several factors before issuing a decision, including the purpose of travel, the applicant’s financial stability, travel history, ties to Pakistan, and the authenticity of the submitted documents.
Netherlands Visit Visa Fee 2026
As of 9 July 2026, the Netherlands Schengen visa fee for Pakistani applicants is €90, which is approximately Rs. 28,541.
