France Visa for Pakistani Citizens

France’s Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa is usually decided within about 15 working days for Pakistani applicants. Uniquely, France processes its Pakistan visas through TLScontact — not VFS Global — with centres in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi for the Embassy of France. A clear, well-argued cover letter that explains your trip, how it is funded and your reasons to return is what French officers read first, so we draft it with you line by line. It sits within the wider Schengen system explained on our Schengen visa hub at /visas/schengen, which lists the documentation every consulate shares. Applications are filed through TLScontact, the appointed centre for the Embassy of France in Islamabad; MavensFly, a licensed Pakistani travel agency, prepares, submits and tracks your file end-to-end.

Visa type	Schengen short-stay (Type C)
Processing time	15 working days typically
Length of stay	Up to 90 days in any 180
Visa fee (indicative)	Consular fee EUR 90 (~PKR 28,000) plus TLScontact centre fee & service charge; total approx PKR 46,000–74,000 (indicative — confirmed before filing)

Requirements

Passport valid 3+ months beyond return, with 2 blank pages
Two biometric photographs (35×45mm)
6-month bank statement plus tax return / NTN
Employment or business proof
Travel insurance covering €30,000 across all Schengen states
Confirmed return flights and accommodation for every night
Signed cover letter stating purpose, itinerary and ties to Pakistan

Common refusal reasons & how we avoid them

Most France refusals for Pakistani applicants come down to documentation, not bad luck. The most frequent grounds — and exactly what our file preparation pre-empts:

Missing or unconvincing cover letter / purpose of travel
Funds not clearly explained or recent unexplained lump-sum deposits
Accommodation not booked for the full stay
Insurance not valid across all Schengen states
Weak ties to Pakistan

Frequently asked questions

How long does the France visa take for Pakistani applicants?

15 working days typically. We confirm the current timeline when your file is prepared.

How long can I stay in France?

Up to 90 days in any 180.

What is the France visa fee from Pakistan?

Consular fee EUR 90 (~PKR 28,000) plus TLScontact centre fee & service charge; total approx PKR 46,000–74,000 (indicative — confirmed before filing). Fees are quoted through TLScontact, the appointed centre for the Embassy of France in Islamabad and confirmed in writing before we file.

What documents are required?

Passport valid 3+ months beyond return, with 2 blank pages; Two biometric photographs (35×45mm); 6-month bank statement plus tax return / NTN; Employment or business proof; Travel insurance covering €30,000 across all Schengen states; Confirmed return flights and accommodation for every night; Signed cover letter stating purpose, itinerary and ties to Pakistan.

Last updated: 2026-08-24. Fees are indicative and requirements change — we verify against TLScontact, the appointed centre for the Embassy of France in Islamabad and current embassy guidance when preparing every file.