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Netherlands Schengen Visa from Pakistan
The Netherlands accepts Schengen applications from Pakistan through VFS Global centres in Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore. The Embassy in Islamabad is the contact for applicants resident in Pakistan or Afghanistan.
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Netherlands 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 | VFS Global — Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore (these centres also take Finnish applications) |
| Booking | VFS Global Pakistan appointment system only, one appointment per person |
| Fee payment | €90 payable in PKR cash at the current exchange rate, plus the VFS service fee |
| VFS service fee | Always charged; PKR amount not published on an official page we could findConfirm officially |
Where Pakistani applicants apply
Embassy of the Netherlands, Islamabad
Applicants resident in Pakistan or Afghanistan, via VFS Global in Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore
Apply to Netherlands only if it is your main destination — see which Schengen country to apply to.
How to apply for a Netherlands Schengen visa from Pakistan
- Confirm the Netherlands is your main destination.
- Complete the Dutch online application form yourself — it gives you the unique code you need.
- Book one appointment per traveller in the VFS Global Pakistan system. No intermediaries.
- Attend the Islamabad, Karachi or Lahore centre, give biometrics and pay the visa fee and VFS fee.
- Track the application with VFS and collect your passport.
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 Netherlands
You fill in the form yourself
Netherlands Worldwide asks applicants to complete the online form themselves to receive its unique code. We can explain each question, but the account and answers are yours.
When someone else may submit for you
A third party may hand in your application only if your fingerprints were taken for a Schengen visa within the last 59 months. Otherwise you attend in person.
Finland through the same centres
The VFS Global centres that handle Dutch applications in Pakistan also receive Finnish Schengen applications.
How we can help with a Netherlands application
- Confirm Netherlands 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
Netherlands visa FAQ
Which company handles Netherlands visas in Pakistan?
VFS Global, at centres in Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore, as published by Netherlands Worldwide.
Can my agent book or submit my Dutch application?
Booking is one appointment per person in the VFS system without intermediaries, and a third party may submit only if you gave fingerprints within the last 59 months.
How do I pay the Netherlands visa fee in Pakistan?
The €90 fee is paid in PKR cash at the current exchange rate, together with the VFS service fee.
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.
- Netherlands Worldwide — Apply for a Schengen visa in Pakistan
- Netherlands Worldwide — Consular fees in Pakistan
- European Commission — Applying for a Schengen visa — fees, application window, decision times, 90/180 rule
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