ISLAMABAD: The Government of Sweden has resumed visa services in Islamabad following the Bilateral Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan and Sweden, held in Stockholm on July 2.
Effective from July 7, Pakistani nationals can apply for a Schengen visa from within Pakistan for visits to Sweden of up to 90 days.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the decision will facilitate Pakistanis seeking to visit Sweden for short stays. It also said Pakistan welcomes the development, calling it a reflection of stronger bilateral ties between the two countries.
The Pakistani delegation to the consultations was led by the Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe), while the Swedish delegation was headed by the Director General for Global Affairs from the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
