Spain Tourist Visa from Pakistan

Processing is typically 15–20 working days after a complete BLS file is submitted. Peak season or extra document requests can take longer.

Yes. A Spain tourist visa is a Schengen visa, so you can travel to other Schengen countries while it remains valid, provided Spain is your main destination.

Yes. You need travel insurance with at least €30,000 medical coverage, valid across the entire Schengen area for your full trip dates.

Yes. Applications are submitted in person at the authorized Spain Visa Application Centre. Fingerprints and a photo are taken where required.

Apply at least 4–6 weeks before travel. Schengen short-stay applications can usually be lodged up to 6 months before your trip.

The government fee is €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6–11; children under 6 are not charged. A separate BLS service charge of approximately PKR 5,000–5,500 applies on top of the government fee, and figures can change, so confirm the current total before you pay.

Applications from Karachi are lodged at the authorized BLS visa application centre there, not at a separate Spanish consulate. All Spain Schengen visa decisions for Pakistan are made by the Embassy of Spain in Islamabad, regardless of which city you submit from.

No. A Spain Schengen tourist or visit visa only permits tourism, family visits, or short business meetings. Working on it is not permitted; employment in Spain requires a separate national work visa, sponsored by a registered Spanish employer, which is a different process, fee, and application route from the tourist visa covered on this page.