France Visit Visa from Pakistan
Planning a trip to France? See which documents the French Embassy expects for a Schengen tourist visa, how the appointment and interview work, and how our Faisalabad and Lahore offices help you prepare. The French authorities make the decision.
France Visa for Pakistani Citizens at a Glance
Which Documents Do You Need for a France Visit Visa?
The French Embassy asks you not to book an appointment until you have every required document, so prepare a complete file first. These documents apply to every short-stay applicant.
Identity and application
For every applicant
- ✓Application forms: completed, dated and signed.
- ✓Passport: valid for at least three months after your visa would end, plus old passports and visas.
- ✓Photos: ID photos that meet the Embassy format rules.
- ✓CNIC: a copy of your CNIC.
- ✓Format: originals and A4 photocopies in the required order, with letters in French or English.
Funds, job and ties
Shows you can pay and will return
- ✓Bank statements: recent statements, stamped and signed by the bank. The France-Visas FAQ names the last 3 months as an example of funds proof.
- ✓Employed: an employer letter or NOC and recent salary slips.
- ✓Business owners: business registration, NTN and tax records.
- ✓Family record: a NADRA FRC, to show your family and home ties.
Trip plan and cover
Your journey in detail
- ✓Accommodation and itinerary: where you will stay and what you plan to do.
- ✓Flights: reservations that match your itinerary. Avoid non-refundable bookings before the visa.
- ✓Insurance: travel insurance valid across the Schengen area for your whole stay, covering at least EUR 30,000 including repatriation and hospital care.
The official list can change, and the Embassy can ask for more documents. Check the France-Visas page for Pakistan before you book, and see our documentation guidance.
France 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
- ✓Trip plan: a confirmed tour plan, or your own itinerary with hotel bookings.
- ✓Purpose and dates: a short statement of why you are travelling and for how long.
- ✓Flights: a return reservation that fits your dates.
Family visit
Visiting relatives in France
- ✓Host proof of accommodation: the France-Visas FAQ says this certificate from your host’s local town hall is mandatory when a private person hosts you. Bring the original.
- ✓Proof of relationship: documents such as your FRC, marriage certificate or birth certificate.
- ✓Host details: your relative’s name, address and contact number.
Friends visit
Visiting friends in France
- ✓Host proof of accommodation: the same town hall certificate from your friend in France, in original.
- ✓Host details: your friend’s name, address and contact number, and how you know each other.
- ✓Funds: your own proof that you can pay for the stay.
Business trips
Fairs, seminars and conferences
- ✓Invitation: a letter from your French contact describing the activity, purpose, dates and place.
- ✓If there is no invitation: an admission card for the fair or conference.
- ✓If neither exists: a written commitment from the inviting organisation to cover your costs.
- ✓Your link to the trip: documents showing how your own work relates to the purpose.
Medical treatment
Doctor, clinic or hospital in France
- ✓Medical papers: supporting medical documents, in addition to the general short-stay list. France-Visas says they are reviewed in strict confidence.
- ✓Costs: French health insurance does not pay for these stays, so plan how you will cover treatment.
Medical treatment papers depend on your case, and the official page does not list exact items. Call our office and we will tell you what to prepare.
Family Reunion (Immigration Visa)
For a spouse or minor children joining a family member who lives in France. This is a long-stay family-based route, not a visit visa.
- ✓Who can be brought: a legally married spouse aged 18 or over, and children under 18. Parents are not covered by this procedure.
- ✓Who must apply first: the family member in France, who holds a valid residence permit, has lived in France for at least 18 months, and meets income and housing conditions.
- ✓Step 1: your family member files with the French immigration office (OFII). The prefect decides, usually within 6 months. No answer counts as refusal.
- ✓Step 2: after approval, you apply for a long-stay visa at the French consular office in your home country.
- ✓After arrival: enter France within 3 months of the visa, validate it online, and complete a medical check.
Every family reunion case is different, and the Pakistan visa 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 appointment and attend your own interview, and the French authorities 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 gather originals and A4 copies, and check for gaps.
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Book Your Slot
You book through AEG once your file is complete.
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Interview and Wait
You attend the Embassy interview and biometrics. France decides.
Why Choose Hashim Visa Consultancy for Your France Visit Visa?
As a France 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
The Embassy asks you not to book until every document is ready, so we check your file for gaps first.
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 provider charge are paid separately from our fees.
Please note: we are a private consultancy, not the French Embassy or its service provider. We prepare your file but do not decide outcomes or promise a visa. Interviews and biometrics take place only at the Embassy, and only the applicant may enter the visa section. Read the official guidance before you pay anyone.
France Visit Visa FAQs
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa to visit France?
Yes. Pakistani passport holders need a Schengen visa for a short visit of up to 90 days.
Where is a France visa application examined in Pakistan?
At the French Embassy in Islamabad. Appointments are booked through the service provider AEG, and the Consulate General in Karachi cannot receive applications or issue visas.
When should I apply for a France visa?
No more than six months before departure. Do not book an appointment until you have every required document.
How much is the France visa fee?
The France-Visas FAQ lists a fee of EUR 90. For applications in Pakistan it is paid in rupees before your interview, at the current Embassy rate, and you get a receipt. It is not refunded if the visa is refused. Check the current amount before you pay.
What is the France visa processing time?
About 15 to 20 days after your Embassy interview, with possible extra delays. The wait for an appointment adds to the total time, so apply early.
What do I need to visit family or friends in France?
Your host in France must get a proof of accommodation from their local town hall. The France-Visas FAQ says it is mandatory when a private person hosts you, and you must bring the original. Add proof of your relationship if you are visiting relatives.
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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