Italy Visa for Pakistani Citizens

Italy’s Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa is typically decided in about 15 calendar days for Pakistani tourists, though summer peaks can stretch it to several weeks. Applications go through the VFS Global Italy centres in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi for the Consulate General of Italy in Karachi and the Embassy in Islamabad — appointment slots fill fast, so book 6–8 weeks ahead. Like every Schengen file it is decided on documentation, not luck; see the shared checklist on our main Schengen visa hub at /visas/schengen. Italy weighs strong ties to Pakistan and a credible, day-by-day itinerary especially heavily. Applications are filed through the VFS Global Italy centre, on behalf of the Consulate General of Italy in Karachi and the Embassy 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 calendar days (longer in peak season)
Length of stay	Up to 90 days in any 180
Visa fee (indicative)	Consular fee EUR 90 (~PKR 28,000) plus VFS Global fee & our service charge; total approx PKR 46,000–72,000 (indicative — confirmed before filing)

Requirements

Passport valid 3+ months beyond return, with 2 blank pages
Two biometric photos (35×45mm, ICAO standard)
6-month personal bank statement with salary slips
Employment or business proof (NOC / leave letter / company registration)
Travel medical insurance covering €30,000 across all Schengen states
Confirmed return flights and hotel bookings for the whole stay
Cover letter with a detailed day-by-day itinerary

Common refusal reasons & how we avoid them

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

Itinerary that does not match hotel and flight dates or the main destination
Insufficient or unexplained funds in the 6-month statement
Weak ties to Pakistan / doubtful intention to return
Travel insurance below the €30,000 Schengen minimum
Italy not genuinely the main-destination country of the trip

Frequently asked questions

How long does the Italy visa take for Pakistani applicants?

15 calendar days (longer in peak season). We confirm the current timeline when your file is prepared.

How long can I stay in Italy?

Up to 90 days in any 180.

What is the Italy visa fee from Pakistan?

Consular fee EUR 90 (~PKR 28,000) plus VFS Global fee & our service charge; total approx PKR 46,000–72,000 (indicative — confirmed before filing). Fees are quoted through the VFS Global Italy centre, on behalf of the Consulate General of Italy in Karachi and the Embassy 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 photos (35×45mm, ICAO standard); 6-month personal bank statement with salary slips; Employment or business proof (NOC / leave letter / company registration); Travel medical insurance covering €30,000 across all Schengen states; Confirmed return flights and hotel bookings for the whole stay; Cover letter with a detailed day-by-day itinerary.

Last updated: 2026-08-24. Fees are indicative and requirements change — we verify against the VFS Global Italy centre, on behalf of the Consulate General of Italy in Karachi and the Embassy in Islamabad and current embassy guidance when preparing every file.