Netherlands Visit Visa from Pakistan
Planning a trip to the Netherlands? See which documents the Dutch authorities expect for a Schengen visit visa, how the VFS Global appointment works, and how our Faisalabad and Lahore offices help you prepare. The Dutch authorities make the decision.
Netherlands Visa for Pakistani Citizens at a Glance
Which Documents Do You Need for a Netherlands Visit Visa?
An incomplete file may lead to rejection, so submit everything on the official checklist: the original and one copy of each document. These documents apply to every short-stay applicant.
Identity and application
For every applicant
- ✓Application form: your own signed Schengen visa form with its unique code. Do not use someone else’s form.
- ✓Passport: valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area, with two empty pages and issued within the last 10 years.
- ✓CNIC: a copy of your CNIC, plus copies of all passport pages.
- ✓Photo: one recent passport photo meeting Dutch requirements, taken within 6 months.
- ✓Language: documents in Dutch, English, French or Spanish, or translated into one of them.
Funds, job and ties
Shows you can pay and will return
- ✓Bank statements: the last six months, signed and stamped by the bank.
- ✓Tax records: your NTN certificate (or proof of exemption) and FBR acknowledgement of tax returns for the last two fiscal years.
- ✓Family record: an English NADRA Family Registration Certificate.
- ✓Employed: three months of payslips, your contract and an employer letter approving leave.
- ✓Business, government or retired: company registration, an NOC with visit dates, or six months of pension statements.
Trip plan and cover
Your journey in detail
- ✓Flights: a return flight reservation to and from Pakistan. Book cancellable reservations.
- ✓Insurance: a policy in your name covering at least EUR 30,000, including repatriation, valid across the Schengen area for your full stay.
- ✓Onward travel: a visa or permit for your next destination, if you continue after the Schengen visit.
The official checklist can change. Check the Netherlands Worldwide guidance and the VFS Global checklist before you submit, and see our documentation guidance.
Netherlands Visa Requirements by Visit Purpose
Add these documents to the general list above, depending on why you are travelling. Find your purpose and prepare the extra papers.
Tourism
Holiday and sightseeing
- ✓Accommodation: a booking for the whole stay.
- ✓Several stops: an itinerary for train, flight or car travel inside the Schengen area.
- ✓Flights: a cancellable return reservation that fits your dates.
Family visit
Visiting relatives in the Netherlands
- ✓Sponsorship: proof of sponsorship (IND Form 1310) and details of private accommodation, if you stay with family.
- ✓Family proof: an NADRA FRC or civil status records showing the relationship.
- ✓Visiting your spouse: your Nikah Nama and an English marriage registration certificate from the Union Council.
Friends visit
Visiting friends in the Netherlands
- ✓Sponsorship: proof of sponsorship (IND Form 1310) and details of where you will stay.
- ✓Funds: your own proof that you can pay for the stay.
- ✓Host details: your friend’s name, address and contact number.
Business trips
Meetings, trade fairs and conferences
- ✓Invitation: from the company or event, stating your personal details, the dates and the reason for your visit.
- ✓Employed: an employer letter with job title, contract duration and salary, plus 3 months of bank statements or payslips.
- ✓Self-employed: a business permit or income tax return, plus 3 months of bank statements.
- ✓Trade fair without an invitation: papers showing trade relations, such as contracts, invoices, orders or a commercial register extract, plus an admission ticket.
- ✓Costs: if the Dutch host pays or arranges accommodation, the invitation must say so. Otherwise add a hotel reservation.
Medical treatment
Treatment at a Dutch hospital or clinic
- ✓Medical report: a certificate from your doctor or medical institution in Pakistan.
- ✓Dutch declaration: from the Dutch medical institution, explaining why treatment is needed there, with an overview of costs.
- ✓Costs: proof of advance payment and proof you can pay for the treatment.
- ✓Stay: if you stay in the institution, its declaration must say so.
- ✓Escort: anyone travelling with you gives the standard documents but is exempt from the medical and treatment-funds papers.
Not sure which papers your case needs? Call our office and we will tell you what to prepare.
Family Reunion (Immigration Visa)
For a spouse or family member joining a relative who lives in the Netherlands. This is a long-stay family-based route (MVV), not a visit visa.
- ✓First step: the Dutch immigration service (IND) decides on the residence permit. You can apply for the MVV in Pakistan only if the IND decision letter says so.
- ✓Time limit: you have 3 months from the IND letter to apply for the MVV at the Dutch Embassy in Islamabad.
- ✓Documents: a passport valid for at least 6 months with two blank pages, a Dutch-compliant photo, a copy of the IND letter showing your V number, and everything else the letter lists.
- ✓Processing: up to 10 working days at the Embassy, which keeps your passport during this time.
Every family case is different, and the Dutch steps can change. Call our office to check your eligibility and next steps.
How Does Hashim Visa Consultancy Help You Apply?
We guide and prepare your file. You book your own VFS Global appointment, as the Dutch authorities ask, and they make the decision.
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Book an Appointment
Meet our Faisalabad or Lahore team and tell us about your trip.
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Check Your Profile
We review your job, funds and ties against the checklist.
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Prepare Your File
We help you build your documents and check them for gaps.
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Book Your VFS Slot
You book your own appointment on the VFS Global system.
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Attend and Wait
You give your fingerprints at VFS. The Dutch authorities decide.
Our File Charges for the Netherlands
Our file charges depend on whether you apply as a single applicant, a couple or a family. Amounts are in Pakistani rupees (Rs.).
Good to know: these are our file charges only. The official visa fee is paid separately at the application centre. Charges can change, so confirm the current amount with our team before you book.
Why Choose Hashim Visa Consultancy for Your Netherlands Visit Visa?
As a Netherlands visit visa consultant for applicants in Pakistan, we focus on complete files, clear guidance and honest expectations.
Offices in Faisalabad and Lahore
Meet our team in person instead of working out a Schengen file alone.
Complete files, not guesses
Missing documents can lead to rejection, so we check your file for gaps before your VFS appointment.
Honest guidance
We explain what applies to your case. We never ask you to hide information or invent a document.
Clear about fees
The official visa fee and any service charge are paid separately from our file charges.
Please note: we are a private consultancy, not the Dutch Embassy or VFS Global. We prepare your file but do not decide outcomes or promise a visa. The Dutch authorities say to book your VFS Global appointment yourself and that any other booking offer is a scam. Read their official guidance before you pay anyone.
Netherlands Visit Visa FAQs
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa to visit the Netherlands?
Yes. Pakistani passport holders need a Schengen visa for a short visit of up to 90 days.
Where do I apply for a Netherlands visa in Pakistan?
At a VFS Global application centre in Islamabad, Karachi or Lahore. Book your appointment online yourself, and book a separate appointment for each applicant.
When should I apply?
You can apply up to 6 months before your trip, and at least 15 calendar days before travel. Allow extra time because processing can take longer.
How much is the Netherlands visa fee?
The Dutch authorities list EUR 90 for adults, EUR 45 for children aged 6 to 11, and no fee for children under 6. The VFS checklist says visa fees are not refundable if the application is refused. Check the current amount before you pay.
What is the Netherlands visa processing time?
Usually 18 to 21 calendar days, and up to 45 calendar days for some applications. The clock starts when your documents are received, so apply early.
What travel insurance do I need?
A policy in your name covering at least EUR 30,000 in medical costs, including repatriation, valid across the Schengen area for your whole stay.
How Do You Book an Appointment?
Book online on our appointment page, call or WhatsApp the office nearest to you, or visit us in person. Email: info@hashimvc.com.
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