Portugal Visit Visa from Pakistan 2026: €90 Fee, Email Appointments & Checklist
Portugal is one of the most requested Schengen destinations we hear about in Jhelum — Lisbon’s trams, Porto’s riverfront and a growing Pakistani community make it an easy pick for family visits and tourism. But the application route in Pakistan has some quirks that catch people out, starting with who you actually submit your file to and how you request an appointment. Here is what the Embassy of Portugal in Islamabad and the official visa checklists currently say for short-stay (Schengen “C”) visit visas.
Fees and timelines at a glance
The embassy lists a general Schengen fee of €90 per application, €45 for children aged 6 to under 12, and no fee for children under 6. The VFS Global Portugal information page for Pakistan shows the €90 fee as PKR 29,590 and a service charge of €38 (PKR 12,493), payable in cash at the centre — confirm the current service charge when you book, as rupee amounts move with the exchange rate. Visa fees are non-refundable, even if the visa is refused.
Where you apply — and how to get an appointment
The Embassy of Portugal in Islamabad decides all applications, but you do not hand your file to the embassy directly. Its visa page (last updated July 2026) states that applications must be submitted exclusively through its external service provider, Gerry’s. Gerry’s own Portugal page sends applicants to the VFS Global Portugal portal for Pakistan, and Portugal’s foreign ministry lists Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi as collection points — so check the current centre and booking link before you travel to submit.
The unusual part is appointments. The embassy says appointment requests and all other visa communication must be sent by email to sconsular.islamabad@mne.pt, including your full name, passport number, occupation, travel plan and purpose, copies of previous visas, and a signed message with your phone number and the exact purpose of the appointment. Incomplete emails are not answered, and replies can take up to 15 working days.
Document checklist for a tourist / family visit
The Portugal tourism checklist for Pakistan asks for the following. Documents must be in English or Portuguese, and certain Pakistani civil documents need translation and attestation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Signed application form + one recent 35x45mm photo (white background)
- Passport valid 3+ months after your stay, issued within 10 years, with 2 blank pages
- CNIC copy and NADRA Family Registration Certificate in English (attested)
- Return flight reservation and confirmed accommodation for the whole stay
- Schengen travel medical insurance, minimum €30,000, covering repatriation
- Six months’ bank statements, signed and stamped by the bank
- NTN certificate and FBR tax return acknowledgements for the last two years
- Job proof: leave letter, 3 payslips and contract — or business registration, NOC (government staff) or pension statements
- Police character certificate (applicants over 16, per VFS information)
- Copies of previous passports and visas
Minors travelling with one or neither parent need a consent affidavit, both parents’ CNICs and passports, and school enrolment proof. Fingerprints and a photo are taken in person on your first Schengen application; biometrics given in the previous 59 months can be reused, and children under 12 are exempt from fingerprinting.
If your visa is refused
According to the embassy, appeals are submitted in person at Gerry’s visa centre on a walk-in basis, with a fee of €75. Read the refusal reason carefully first — often a stronger, corrected fresh application is the better route. Our guide on appeal vs reapply explains how to decide.
Quick answers
Can I book an appointment online? The embassy says requests go by email to its consular section; check the provider’s portal too, as procedures can change.
How long does it take? Typically 15 working days after a complete application, sometimes up to 45 calendar days.
Do children pay? €45 for ages 6–11; under-6s are free.
Can I visit other Schengen countries? Yes, but apply to Portugal only if it is your main destination (longest stay) or your first entry point when stays are equal.
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Visa rules, fees and service-provider arrangements change frequently. Always confirm the latest details with the Embassy of Portugal in Islamabad and the official visa portal before applying.