In Pakistan, all visa and consular services for Belgium are managed by the Embassy of Belgium in Islamabad. Applications are handled only through the Embassy or via VFS/Gerry’s Visa Application Centres in Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi. All appointments must be booked online through the official VFS portal. No third-party agents or middlemen are recognized.
1. Embassy of Belgium – Islamabad
- Address: House 14, Street 17, F-7/2, Islamabad (P.O. Box 1016)
- Phone: 03008550227
- Visa Email: [email protected]
- Operating Time:
- Monday – Thursday: 08:30 AM – 01:00 PM & 01:30 PM – 05:15 PM
- Friday: 08:30 AM – 01:00 PM
- (Visits strictly by confirmed appointment; visa queries via email only)
2. VFS/Gerry’s Visa Application Centres in Pakistan
Islamabad
- Address: Gerry’s Building, adjacent to Punjab Cash & Carry, Park Road, Chattha Bakhtawar, Chak Shahzad, Islamabad
- Call Centre: 0900-07860 (landline) / 9999 (mobile)
- Email: [email protected]
- Business Hours: Monday to Friday (submission & collection timings as per VFS updates)
Karachi VAC
- Address: 1st Floor, Bahria Complex IV, Gizri Road, Karachi
- Operating Time: Monday to Friday, 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Lahore VAC
- Address: 20 Ex-American Centre Building, Shahrah-e-Fatima Jinnah, Lahore
- Operating Time: Monday to Friday, 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
3. Visa Fees (Schengen – Belgium)
- Short-stay Schengen Visa (Type C): €90 (for adults)
- Children 6–12 years: €45
- Children under 6 years: Free
- Service Fee: Additional VFS/Gerry’s service charges (check the latest amount while booking)
4. How to Apply for a Belgium Visa
- Visit the VFS Belgium website for Pakistan.
- Fill the visa application form and book an appointment through the internet site online.
- Submit your files and biometrics to the chosen VFS Center (Islamabad, Lahore, or Karachi).
- Belgian Embassy in Islamabad will process your application.
- The Embassy may call you for an additional interview if required.
5. Required Documents
- Properly filled application form with appointment slip
- Valid passport with copies
- Recent passport-size photos
- Travel medical insurance
- Residence confirmation, travel itinerary, and proof of financial means
- Visa fee + VFS service charges
- (Always verify the latest requirements on the official Embassy or VFS websites before applying)
6. Important Tips
- There is simple one Belgian Embassy in Pakistan – positioned in Islamabad.
- All visa applications ought to go through the official device (Embassy internet site and VFS portal).
- Avoid sellers or unauthorized individuals.
- Book appointments early, as slots may additionally fill fast.
- Keep each authentic documents and photocopies with you at the time of submission.
