How much bank balance is required for a visit visa?

There is no fixed figure — it should comfortably cover your trip and appear stable rather than freshly deposited. We advise the right amount for your destination and trip duration.

What is the biggest reason visit visas get refused?

Weak ties to the home country and unexplained finances are the two most common refusal reasons for Pakistani applicants. Our documentation process is built specifically to address both.

EUSchengen Area · Visitor Visa

Schengen Family Visit Visa

Visiting family or friends residing in Europe.

Processing time

15-30 days

Overview

The Schengen Family Visit Visa is for short stays in Schengen Area — tourism, visiting family, or attending business meetings. The decision rests almost entirely on demonstrating strong ties to Pakistan and a credible, well-funded travel itinerary. This is where visa document checklist quality decides the outcome, and where our visit visa consultants add the most value — from the invitation letter to the cover letter for your visa application.

Key benefits

Explore Schengen Area before committing to a longer-term visa

Reunite with family and friends abroad

Attend business meetings, conferences and trade fairs

Build a positive travel history that strengthens future applications

Fee breakdown

Indicative — confirmed after your free assessment.

Government / embassy feeEUR — confirmed at assessment*

GAC Advisors service feePKR — quoted after review*

Estimated totalProvided after your free assessment

Eligibility criteria

✓Strong ties to Pakistan — employment, family, property or business

✓Sufficient, well-documented funds for the trip

✓A clear travel purpose and realistic itinerary

✓Previous travel history helps but is not required for a first-time applicant

Required documents

▸Valid passport and recent photographs

▸Bank statements, typically covering the last 3-6 months

▸Employment letter or business registration documents

▸Invitation letter, where you are visiting someone

▸Confirmed travel itinerary and hotel bookings

▸Travel insurance where the destination requires it

Step-by-step application process

Free eligibility assessment

We review your profile and confirm the best-fit pathway — honestly, with no obligation.

Document collection & audit

A tailored checklist; every document is audited against embassy standards before submission.

Application preparation

Forms, cover letter and financial documentation built to pre-empt common refusal reasons.

Submission & interview preparation

We file your application and rehearse your interview or biometrics appointment where needed.

Decision & next steps

On approval, we brief you on travel, arrival and any following visa stage.

Common mistakes to avoid

✕Weak or unexplained bank statements

✕A generic cover letter that does not match the stated travel purpose

✕Gaps or inconsistencies between the itinerary and supporting documents

✕Applying without allowing enough time before the intended travel date

How we prevent refusals

✓We build a cover letter and itinerary that pre-empt an officer's exact concerns

✓Financial documents structured to show stability, not just a lump sum

✓A checklist matched to the specific embassy's current requirements

✓Honest guidance on realistic approval chances before you pay any fee