Sweden to reopen visa services in Islamabad

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Sweden to reopen visa services in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD, JUL 7 /DNA/ – Following the Bilateral Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan and Sweden, held in Stockholm on 2 July 2025, the Government of Sweden has announced the resumption of visa services in Islamabad. This will facilitate Pakistanis seeking to visit Sweden for short stays.

Effective 7 July 2025, Pakistani nationals can apply for a Schengen visa from within Pakistan for visits to Sweden of up to 90 days. Pakistan welcomes this positive development, which reflects the strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries.

The Pakistani delegation to the Bilateral Consultations in Stockholm was led by the Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe), while the Swedish side was headed by the Director General for Global Affairs from the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.