Documents, Fees and Facilitation

Pakistani nationals require a visa to enter Spain and other Schengen States. A visa must be obtained before departure from Pakistan.

A visa is only intended to allow a foreign national to visit Spain and / or the other Schengen countries for a limited period of time. If you wish to reside in Spain for an extended period of time, you need to apply for a residence permit.  

Visas can be granted for such purposes as:

• Business visits
• Participation in cultural or sporting events
• Visits to relatives and friends
• Tourism

An application should in principle be lodged at least 15 calendar days before the intended visit and cannot be lodged earlier than three months before the start of the intended visit.  

Applicants who wish to apply for a Visa are requested to kindly read the information on Visa Type.  

Once your visa application form and supporting documents as per the Checklist are ready, you can book your appointment for visa application center for submission of your application and biometrics. 

Visa fee and service charges applicable; 

Note: Exemption of Visa Fee for a child is applicable only in the case of Short-Term category, if the child’s age is less than 6 years at the date of submission. The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice.   

BLS International Service charge:  Applicants applying at the Spanish visa application Centre shall be levied a service charge of PKR 5,078 /- (inclusive of service tax 15% & education cess) payable in cash. Children under 6 are exempted from service charge.

Please note: The applicable Visa Fee in Pakistani rupee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice. 

The fee is non-refundable.

 Please provide one recent photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, which should not have been used previously in the passport. The photograph should be in colour and:

• Taken against white background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear share quality and with the face in focus.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
• Full face, non-smiling [without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background.
• Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form.
• Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. A photo booth meeting these requirements is available at the centre.

 Applications accepted at the Spain Visa Application Centre will be submitted on the next working day at the Embassy of Spain. Once the application has been submitted, the applicant can be further requested additional documentation in support of the same. Please note as per the instructions received from Embassy of Spain minimum processing time is 15 Calendar days (It may delay depending on case to case).

All applications must be submitted at least 15 days prior to the proposed date of travel to accommodate any unforeseen processing delays.

Kindly note if application submitted in Satellite centre, it may take up to 48-72 hours in transit to New Islamabad / Lahore / Karachi. All the applications received from Satellite centres will be sent to Embassy on next working day.

Processing time will start excluding the date of submission of application at BLS International Services.

Applicants submitting the applications with short processing time will be required to fill up the Declaration form.

If you have already submitted your application, you can track it online.

Spain Visa Application Centers contact details.

How Express Visa Facilitation can assist you?   

Getting a Spain visa from Pakistan can be quite challenging compared to other Schengen countries. If you are not confident enough, it’s better to get professional assistance.

Express Visa Facilitation is a trusted name for travelers who have visited (or want to visit) Schengen country in the past few years.  

We know how to handle the paperwork and prepare the document correctly. Getting a Schengen visa for the first time is always hard. There are many things to consider. The same rules apply for the Spain Schengen visa.

Let us help you make your journey to Spain easier. Contact us today, and talk to one of our staff about the eligibility and requirements.