Appointment
Required / route-specific
Book through Gerry's / VFS for Switzerland or call +92 51 848 58 36. Use the appointment confirmation for the final date, time and centre instructions.
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Visa required
Official-source verified visa guidanceChecked 2026-09-18 Β· Applying from Official sources re-checked automatically on 28 Oct 2026
Visa route
Short-stay Schengen visa
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Main fee
EUR 90
Short-stay Schengen visa β adult
Processing
Plan for at least ~15 days
Allow additional time for appointment availability, transport and any further examination.
Application
Gerry's / VFS Switzerland
Book Gerry's / VFS and submit at the Switzerland Visa Application Centre in Islamabad, Karachi or Lahore.
BEFORE YOU APPLY
Route-specific practical requirements
Appointment, payment, insurance & forms
Fee & payment
See verified payment instructions
Pay the visa fee when submitting the application. The visa fee is non-refundable if the application is withdrawn or refused. Gerry's / VFS also charges its authorised service fee.
Travel insurance
Required for Schengen visa
Travel medical insurance should cover the intended Schengen trip, all Schengen states, emergency medical care and repatriation, with at least EUR 30,000 cover.
Application form
Swiss Schengen visa application
Complete the official Schengen visa application required by the Swiss representation.
ORIGIN & DESTINATION
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Pakistan β Switzerland at a glance
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COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE
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CapitalIslamabad
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DESTINATION
CH
SwitzerlandPassport rank3rd
CapitalBern
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CurrencyCHFSwiss franc
Passport rank3rdHenley Β· 2026
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Fees & payment
Current published application feesShort-stay Schengen visa β adultEUR 90
Child aged 6β12EUR 45
Currency: The statutory Schengen fee is EUR 90 for adults and EUR 45 for children aged 6β12. In Pakistan, the Swiss representation collects the amount in its designated local currency and may adjust PKR amounts with exchange-rate changes.
How to pay: Pay the visa fee when submitting the application. The visa fee is non-refundable if the application is withdrawn or refused. Gerry's / VFS also charges its authorised service fee.
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Documents checklist
Prepare evidence relevant to your circumstancesβ
Valid passportIssued less than 10 years ago, with at least two blank pages, and normally valid for at least 3 months after the planned departure from the Schengen area.
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Swiss Schengen visa application formComplete the Swiss Schengen visa application and bring the form and supporting documents required by the current Swiss mission checklist.
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ICAO-compliant photographProvide a recent photo meeting the required visa photo standards.
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Travel medical insuranceInsurance must cover emergency medical care, hospitalisation and repatriation across the Schengen area; EU guidance states a minimum cover of EUR 30,000.
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Purpose of journeyDocuments supporting tourism, family/private visit, business or another declared purpose.
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Accommodation evidenceHotel bookings, host documentation or other evidence of where you will stay.
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Financial meansEvidence you can support yourself during the trip and cover travel costs.
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Proof you will returnEvidence of employment, studies, family, business, residence or other ties supporting your intention to leave the Schengen area.
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Proof of legal residenceIf applying outside your nationality country, provide evidence that you legally reside in the country where the application is lodged.
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Forms & additional requirements
Application and booking stepsβ
Swiss Schengen visa applicationComplete the official Schengen visa application required by the Swiss representation.
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Gerry's / VFS appointmentBook the authorised Switzerland visa appointment for Islamabad, Karachi or Lahore.
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Supporting-document checklistUse the current Swiss mission checklist for your purpose of travel, such as tourism, visit or business.
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Where to submit & appointment
Submission channel and appointment-day guidanceSubmit the short-stay Schengen visa application through Gerry's / VFS at the Switzerland Visa Application Centre selected in Islamabad, Karachi or Lahore.
- Passport / travel document and Gerry's / VFS appointment confirmation
- Completed Swiss Schengen visa application form
- Supporting documents required by the current Swiss mission checklist
- Travel medical insurance covering the Schengen area
- Visa fee / authorised service-fee payment method as instructed
- Biometrics when required
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After the appointment
Decision, passport and eVisa guidanceTrack the application through the authorised Gerry's / VFS channel. Follow the provider's instructions for passport return or collection.
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π Switzerland Visa Application Centres in Pakistan
Book through Gerry's / VFS, then attend the Switzerland Visa Application Centre selected in Islamabad, Karachi or Lahore.
Switzerland Visa Application Centre β Islamabad
Switzerland Visa Application Centre β Karachi
Switzerland Visa Application Centre β Lahore
Before going to the centre
- Take your passport / travel document and appointment confirmation.
- Take the completed Swiss Schengen visa application and the full supporting-document checklist.
- Take a recent ICAO-compliant photograph.
- Take Schengen-compliant travel medical insurance.
- Biometrics are collected when required; previous valid Schengen biometrics may sometimes be reusable.
- Check Gerry's / VFS instructions before travelling because centre hours and service arrangements can change.
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