NetherlandsAt a glance
Netherlands visa key facts
- Where to apply
- VFS Global visa application centre: Islamabad, Karachi or Lahore
- Netherlands Worldwide: applying for a Schengen visa for the Netherlands in Pakistan: Netherlands Worldwide: applying for a Schengen visa for the Netherlands in Pakistan
- Biometrics
- Fingerprints required for applicants aged 12 and older
- Netherlands Worldwide: applying for a Schengen visa for the Netherlands in Pakistan: Netherlands Worldwide: applying for a Schengen visa for the Netherlands in Pakistan
- Processing
- Standard Schengen decision timeline; usually 15 calendar days, can extend to 45
- European Commission: Schengen visa policy (Visa Code): European Commission: Schengen visa policy (Visa Code)
- Apply
- Up to 6 months before travel, at least 15 days before departure
- Netherlands Worldwide: applying for a Schengen visa for the Netherlands in Pakistan: Netherlands Worldwide: applying for a Schengen visa for the Netherlands in Pakistan
- Fee
- EU Schengen fee, reduced for children 6–11 and free under 6, plus a VFS service charge. Your adviser confirms the current amount before you pay
- European Commission: Schengen visa policy (Visa Code): European Commission: Schengen visa policy (Visa Code)
Price
Netherlands visa price in Pakistan
Our price for a Netherlands visa varies with the visa type and your file, so every quote is free and given on WhatsApp before you pay. Any embassy fee is separate and confirmed by your adviser.
| Visa type | Our price | Enquire |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visaHolidays in the Netherlands. | Free quoteVaries with this visa type | Get quote |
| Visitor visa (family & friends)Visiting relatives or friends in the Netherlands. | Free quoteVaries with this visa type | Get quote |
| Business visaBusiness trips to the Netherlands. | Free quoteVaries with this visa type | Get quote |
Document list
Documents required for Netherlands visit visa from Pakistan
Netherlands uses the common Schengen document list for applicants in Pakistan (shown first), plus Netherlands-specific items under visa types. Full Schengen guide
Each document shows when it applies and the source it comes from. Items marked “Adviser confirms for your case” are checked by our team before you submit.
Application and identity
4 documentsSchengen visa application form, completed and signed
Official source: European Commission: Schengen visa policy (Visa Code)
Passport issued within the last 10 years
Valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area, with at least 2 blank pages.
Official source: European Commission: Schengen visa policy (Visa Code)
Recent passport photo
Plain light background, face clearly visible (ICAO standard).
Official source: European Commission: Schengen visa policy (Visa Code)
Copy of your CNIC
Non-Pakistani residents submit proof of legal residence in Pakistan instead.
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
Travel and accommodation
4 documentsReturn flight reservation from/to Pakistan
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
If your trip has several stops
Reservations for travel between Schengen countries
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
Accommodation booking for the whole stay
Or proof of sponsorship / private accommodation if staying with family or friends (some countries use their own official form).
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
Travel medical insurance of at least €30,000
Must cover all Schengen countries for the full trip, including emergency medical care and repatriation.
Official source: European Commission: Schengen visa policy (Visa Code)
Money and ties to Pakistan
5 documentsFamily Registration Certificate (FRC) in English from NADRA
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
Bank statement for the last 6 months, signed and stamped by the bank
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
National Tax Number (NTN) certificate
Or proof of exemption if applicable.
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
FBR acknowledgement of income tax returns for the last 2 fiscal years
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
Only if you cannot provide the bank statement, NTN or tax returns
Other proof of income or assets
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
Extra documents for your situation
7 documentsIf you are employed
Last 3 months' payslips, copy of employment contract, and employer leave letter
The letter should state your leave dates, position, salary, length of employment, purpose of travel and employer contact number.
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
If you own a business or are self-employed
Company registration certificate
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
If you are a government employee
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your department stating the visit dates
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
If you are retired
Pension statements for the last 6 months
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
If you are a student
Proof of university enrolment and student card
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
If someone else pays for your trip
Proof of sponsorship
Some countries require their own sponsorship form.
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
If you are a dependant and the FRC does not show the relationship
Proof of family relationship from civil records
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
Children under 18
4 documentsIf travelling with one parent or without parents
Parental consent affidavit with trip details and the names of guardians during the trip
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
Copies of the non-travelling parent's CNIC and passport
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
Proof of school enrolment
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
Where applicable
Court order on guardianship or family relationship
Official source: European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in Pakistan
By purpose
Netherlands visa types and extra documents
Add these documents to the list above, depending on why you are travelling.
Tourist visa
Holidays in the Netherlands.
Netherlands-specific
1 documentCompleted and signed Schengen visa application form
Official source: Netherlands Worldwide: applying for a Schengen visa for the Netherlands in Pakistan
Visitor visa (family & friends)
Visiting relatives or friends in the Netherlands.
Netherlands-specific
1 documentApplication form plus host's invitation and ID documents as required by VFS/the mission
Official source: Netherlands Worldwide: applying for a Schengen visa for the Netherlands in Pakistan
Business visa
Business trips to the Netherlands.
Netherlands-specific
1 documentApplication form and Dutch company invitation letter
Official source: Netherlands Worldwide: applying for a Schengen visa for the Netherlands in Pakistan
Process
How to apply for a Netherlands visa from Pakistan
Two ways to read this: what we do for you, and what the Netherlands process involves. Most refusals we see come from files people assembled alone.
With Travel Visa Pk
15+ years of experience, one adviser from first message to departure. This is what applying for a Netherlands visa through us looks like.
- Step 1
Tell us your case
One message on WhatsApp or a visit to Blue Area: your job, your travel dates and who is going.
- Step 2
Free document check
We check what you already have against the current official list and tell you what is missing. No charge, no obligation.
- Step 3
We build the file
Cover letter, sponsor and employment papers, bank statement explanation, translations and the forms, prepared the way the embassy expects to see them.
- Step 4
Appointment and fees
We book the slot, tell you the exact fee to pay on the day and brief you on what happens at the centre.
- Step 5
Review, submit, track
A second adviser reviews the file before submission, then we track it until the decision.
- Step 6
After approval
Tickets, hotel, insurance and transfers arranged in one place, so your trip is not five separate bookings.
What the official Netherlands process involves
- 1
Book your appointment at the VFS Global visa application centre in Islamabad, Karachi or Lahore.
- 2
Complete and sign the Schengen visa application form.
- 3
Prepare the Schengen document list for Pakistan (below).
- 4
Attend your appointment; fingerprints are taken for applicants 12 and older.
- 5
Decision follows the standard Schengen timeline, usually within 15 calendar days.
Where the application is submitted
- Netherlands Worldwide: Schengen visa for the Netherlands — applying in Pakistan
We book the appointment, prepare the file and tell you exactly what to carry on the day.
Common mistakes we fix before you submit
- Applying less than 15 days before your travel date, which leaves no buffer if the mission needs more time.
- Missing the fingerprint requirement for applicants 12 and older.
- Submitting an incomplete or unsigned application form.
- Assuming the Netherlands has its own visa centre outside VFS Global.
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FAQs
Netherlands visa FAQs
What documents are required for a Netherlands visit visa from Pakistan?
The EU's Schengen list for Pakistan applies: signed application form, passport, photo, CNIC copy, return flight and accommodation reservations, €30,000 travel insurance, NADRA FRC, 6-month bank statement, NTN and FBR tax returns, plus documents for your job status and visit purpose.
How much is the Netherlands visa price in Pakistan?
It depends on the visa type you need (tourist visa, visitor visa (family & friends) or business visa) and on your documents, so we quote each file for free on WhatsApp before you pay anything. Any government or embassy fee is separate; your adviser confirms the current amount before you pay.
Where do I apply for a Netherlands visa in Pakistan?
At the VFS Global visa application centre in Islamabad, Karachi or Lahore, which submits your application to the Dutch mission on your behalf.
How long does a Netherlands Schengen visa take?
The standard Schengen decision timeline applies: usually 15 calendar days from a complete application, which can extend to 45 days in more complex cases.
Do I need fingerprints for a Netherlands visa?
Yes, if you're 12 or older. Fingerprints are collected at the VFS Global centre unless you've given them for a Schengen visa in the last 59 months.
When should I apply for a Netherlands visa?
You can apply up to 6 months before your trip and should apply at least 15 days before you travel.
Can a Netherlands Schengen visa be used to visit other Schengen countries?
Yes. A Netherlands Schengen visa lets you travel across the whole Schengen area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, as long as the Netherlands remains your main destination or first point of entry.
Verified information
Sources we checked
Last checked 22 September 2026. 4 official government sources. Each fact above names the source it came from.
- Netherlands Worldwide: applying for a Schengen visa for the Netherlands in PakistanOfficial governmentnetherlandsworldwide.nl
- European Commission Implementing Decision C(2018) 6863, Annex III: supporting documents for applicants in PakistanOfficial governmentambislamabad.esteri.it
- European Commission: Schengen visa policy (Visa Code)Official governmenthome-affairs.ec.europa.eu
- German Embassy Islamabad: short-term Schengen visaOfficial governmentpakistan.diplo.de
Requirements can change at short notice and authorities may ask for extra documents; the embassy or authority makes the final decision. Our advisers re-check every source before your file is submitted. How we source information
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