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France visa for Pakistani citizens
Entry requirement
Pakistani citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at pk.ambafrance.org
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
France’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Pakistan
- Embassy of France in Islamabad
44000 Islamabad
- Consulate General of France in Karachi
Bath island Road, Karachi
All missions of France in Pakistan
France has 2 missions in Pakistan, with its embassy in Islamabad. Consulates: Karachi.
France: visa decisions in Pakistan
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8,225 | 5,050 | 3,184 | 38.1% | 31.6% |
| 2024 | 7,694 | 4,340 | 3,123 | 41.7% | 32.5% |
| 2025 | 9,503 | 5,975 | 3,575 | 37.2% | 34.8% |
In 2025, France’s embassy and consulates in Pakistan (Islamabad) received 9,503 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 5,975. The refusal rate was 37.2%. The refusal rate fell by 4.4 points from 41.7% in 2024. Applications rose by 24% compared with 2024 (7,694).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 45.9% of the applications lodged in Pakistan that year, from 24.2% at the consulates of Germany to 78.7% at those of Denmark. France’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. France was the 5th most applied-for Schengen state in Pakistan.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Pakistan, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
French citizens travelling to Pakistan
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Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Pakistan to France, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Pakistani citizens can stay in France
How long Pakistani citizens may stay in France is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Pakistani citizens apply
In Pakistan, applications go to the French embassy in Islamabad and the consulate in Karachi, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Pakistani citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Pakistani citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Pakistani citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Pakistan
Pakistan requires a visa from French citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for France?
Pakistani citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Where is the French embassy in Pakistan?
The French embassy in Pakistan is in Islamabad; there is also a consulate in Karachi.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Pakistan?
Pakistan requires a visa from French citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
Can Pakistani citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Pakistani citizens need a visa for France obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.