In Pakistan, visa applications for Sweden are now accepted through the VFS Global Visa Application Center in Islamabad. Since July 2025, applicants no longer need to travel abroad for short-sight shengen visas, as they can be presented locally through VFS. Sweden does not operate a separate consulate for visas in Pakistan; Instead, Sweden’s Embassy in Islamabad oversees and supports this process.
Appointments are mandatory and should be booked directly through VFS Global. Embassy and VFS centers do not consider middlemen or travel agents for scheduling appointments.
1. Embassy of Sweden – Islamabad
- Visiting Address: House 4, Street 5, Sector F-6/3, Islamabad
- Postal Address: P.O. Box 1100, Islamabad
- Phone Contacts:
- General inquiries (Mon–Thu, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM): +92-51-2072600
- Migration section (Mon–Thu, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM): +92-51-2072680
- Fax: +92-51-2072660
- Emails:
- General queries: [email protected]
- Visa and migration queries: [email protected]
The embassy manages Sweden’s diplomatic relations in Pakistan and coordinates migration, studies and long-term residence applications.
2. VFS Global Visa Application Centre – Islamabad
- Location: VFS Global Office, Islamabad (address available on the official VFS Global website)
- Service: Receives short-stay Schengen visa applications for Sweden (up to 90 days)
- Booking: Appointment is compulsory and can only be reserved through the VFS Global online portal
3. Visa Fees (Schengen Visa – Sweden)
- Adults (12 years and above): €90
- Children aged 6–11: €45
- Children under 6: Free
- VFS Service Fee: €18 (charged in local currency at the time of submission)
4. How to Apply for a Swedish Schengen Visa (Short-Stay)
- Visit the VFS Global Sweden – Pakistan website and book an appointment.
- Complete the Schengen visa application form and gather all required documents.
- Submit your application and biometrics (fingerprints and photo) at the Islamabad VFS centre.
- Applications are forwarded for processing to the Swedish Embassy in Bangkok. Average processing time is around 15 calendar days after receipt by the embassy, with total handling time in Pakistan being about 21 days.
- Collect your passport and decision from the same VFS centre where you applied.
Note: There is no express or priority service available. Applicants need to apply six months before their intended travel date.
5. Documents Required
- Completed Schengen visa application form (printed on A4 paper in English or Swedish)
- Appointment slip from VFS Global
- Valid passport with photocopies
- Authorized translations if documents are not in English or Swedish
- Proof of travel insurance covering at least €30,000 across Schengen countries
- Evidence of accommodation, travel bookings, and financial support (such as recent bank statements)
- Visa fee plus VFS service charges
- Biometric data (digital fingerprints and photo taken at VFS; printed photos are not required)
6. Residence and Work Permits (Long-Term Applications)
For prolonged visas such as studies, functions, or family reunion permits, applicants must first follow the instructions issued by the Swedish Migration Agency. By April 2025, Sweden’s Embassy in Islamabad meets local requirements such as passport verification, biometrics and interviews. Applicants should wait for directions from the migration agency before visiting the embassy.
7. Important Guidelines
- There is no separate Swedish consulate in Pakistan for visa matters—services are managed through the embassy in Islamabad and VFS Global.
- Always book appointments through the official VFS Global website to avoid fraud or misinformation.
- Apply well in advance, as visa applications can be submitted up to six months before travel.
- Processing times are fixed; no priority service is available.
- For residence and work permits, instructions from the Swedish Migration Agency must be strictly followed.
