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🇵🇰 Does a Pakistani need a visa for France 🇫🇷?
Yes. Pakistani passport holders need a visa for France, applied for at an embassy or consulate of France before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Pakistani citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of France or its official government website before you travel.
France is in the Schengen Area. A short-stay Schengen visa issued by any of its 29 member countries covers all of them for up to 90 days in any 180-day period; apply to the country where you will spend the most time, or to your first entry country if the stays are equal.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Where to apply in Pakistan
If you live in Pakistan, visas for France are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.
- Embassy of France, Islamabad · Diplomatic Enclave G5, GPO Box 1068 · pk.ambafrance.org
- Consulate General of France in Karachi · pk.ambafrance.org
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
France at a glance
Capital: Paris · Currency: Euro (EUR, €) · Official languages: French · Calling code: +33
U.S. State Department travel advisory for France: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 28 May 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (C); for type D, G, M plugs bring a travel adapter for France's sockets (C, E).
Your embassy in France
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in France, contact the embassy of Pakistan:
- Embassy of Pakistan, Paris · mofa.gov.pk
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near France for Pakistani passport holders
- 🇸🇲 San Marino — Visa-free 30 days
The other way round
🇫🇷 French passport holders visiting Pakistan: French passport holders need a visa for Pakistan, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
The Pakistani passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for France?
Pakistani passport holders need a visa for France, applied for at an embassy or consulate of France before travelling.
Does a French need a visa for Pakistan?
French passport holders need a visa for Pakistan, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.