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Italy Schengen Visa from Pakistan
Italy accepts Schengen applications from Pakistan through an authorised visa application centre, and you must apply at the centre that covers the province where you permanently live.
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Italy visa from Pakistan at a glance
| Visa fee (EU) | €90 adults · €45 children 6–11 · free under 6, paid in PKR at the mission’s rate |
|---|---|
| Application centre | Intiana Outsourcing Center (formerly BLS International) |
| Centres | Islamabad, Lahore (Embassy) · Karachi, Quetta (Consulate) |
| Closed | Multan and Faisalabad centres closed permanently on 6 September 2026 |
| Centre service charge | Not published in PKR on an official page we could findConfirm officially |
Where Pakistani applicants apply
Embassy of Italy, Islamabad
All of Pakistan except Sindh and Balochistan — centres in Islamabad and Lahore
Consulate General of Italy, Karachi
Residents of Sindh and Balochistan — centres in Karachi and Quetta
Apply to Italy only if it is your main destination — see which Schengen country to apply to.
How to apply for a Italy Schengen visa from Pakistan
- Work out your jurisdiction from your permanent residence: Sindh and Balochistan apply via Karachi; everyone else via the Embassy in Islamabad.
- Book your appointment on the official Intiana website linked from the Embassy or Consulate page (separate sites for the Embassy and Karachi sides).
- Prepare your documents to the checklist the Embassy or Consulate publishes for your purpose of travel.
- Attend the centre for your district in person and give biometrics.
- Track your application through the centre and collect your passport when the decision is made.
The core documents are the same for every Schengen country — see the full requirements by profile — and the fees are explained on our fees page.
What is specific to Italy
Apply where you live — not where the slot is
Italy requires you to apply at the centre covering your area of permanent residence. A Karachi resident cannot submit in Lahore because a slot appeared there sooner.
Multan and Faisalabad applicants
The Embassy closed the Multan and Faisalabad centres permanently on 6 September 2026. Applicants from those areas now use the Islamabad or Lahore centre.
Appointments are never sold
Both the Embassy and the Consulate stress that appointments must never be bought, and the Karachi consulate asks applicants not to email it about appointments. Old Italy pages on other providers’ websites are out of date.
Students
Study visas for Italy also need Universitaly pre-enrolment through your university; the deadline for the 2026–27 intake is 30 November 2026.
How we can help with a Italy application
- Confirm Italy is the right embassy for your itinerary
- A document checklist for your profile, then a full review of your file
- Help with the form, cover letter and itinerary
- Preparation for the appointment — never buying or reserving slots
Italy visa FAQ
Who handles Italian visa applications in Pakistan?
Intiana Outsourcing Center (formerly BLS International) is the authorised centre named by the Embassy of Italy and the Consulate General in Karachi.
I live in Karachi. Can I apply in Islamabad?
No. Residents of Sindh and Balochistan fall under the Consulate General in Karachi and apply at the Karachi or Quetta centre.
Is there still an Italy visa centre in Multan or Faisalabad?
No. Both closed permanently on 6 September 2026, according to the Embassy of Italy.
Official sources
Requirements, fees and booking routes change. We check this page against the sources below; when anything here differs from what the embassy or its authorised application centre publishes, the official source is correct.
- Embassy of Italy in Islamabad — Visa application centres
- Embassy of Italy in Islamabad — How to book a visa appointment
- Embassy of Italy in Islamabad — Multan and Faisalabad centres closed
- Consulate General of Italy in Karachi — Public notice for visa applicants
- European Commission — Applying for a Schengen visa — fees, application window, decision times, 90/180 rule
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