The spokesperson stated that the decision will facilitate Pakistani citizens in applying for short-term visits to Sweden.
Sweden Announces Reopening of Visa Services in Pakistan. Sweden has decided to reopen its visa services in Pakistan, here on Monday.
A spokesperson for the Swedish government announced that the visa services in Islamabad will resume, following bilateral political consultations between the foreign ministries of Pakistan and Sweden.
The spokesperson stated that the decision will facilitate Pakistani citizens in applying for short-term visits to Sweden. Starting today, Pakistanis can apply for Schengen visas for visits of up to 90 days.
The spokesperson added that Pakistan welcomes this positive development, which reflects the strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries.
During the bilateral consultations held in Stockholm, the Pakistani delegation was led by the Additional Secretary for Europe, while the Swedish side was represented by the Director General for Global Affairs from Sweden’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
According to the FO, the Swedish and Pakistani foreign ministries held bilateral consultations in Stockholm on July 2, where the decision to resume visa services was announced by the Swedish side.
“Effective July 7, 2025, Pakistani nationals can apply for a Schengen visa from within Pakistan for visits to Sweden of up to 90 days,” the FO said.
It welcomed the positive development, saying it “reflects the strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries”.
The FO added that the Pakistani delegation to the bilateral consultations in Stockholm was led by the additional foreign secretary (Europe), while the Swedish side was led by the director general for global affairs from the Swedish foreign ministry.
