Minimum bank statement as little as Eur 14 for Schengen visa in Pakistan
As of now, the Schengen Area comprises 27 member nations, all situated in Europe. These countries include Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.
If you're considering a trip to the Schengen Area, there are
specific prerequisites you must fulfill, and one of them is providing a bank
statement. This document serves as evidence of your financial capacity to
support your stay in any Schengen country.
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If you intend to stay with a friend or family member, you
will need to furnish a support letter from them in place of a bank statement.
It's crucial to note that each Schengen country has its own
minimum bank balance requirement, and your bank statement should not be older
than 30 days.
Below is a table indicating the minimum bank balance
requirements for Schengen visa applicants from different countries, including
Pakistan:
Austria: EUR 100
Belgium: EUR 45 (if staying with a friend or family member)
or EUR 95 (if staying at a hotel)
Croatia: EUR 95 (if staying in a hotel) or EUR 45 (if
staying in more affordable accommodation)
Czech Republic: CZK 1,565 (for stays of up to 30 days) or
CZK 46,950 plus CZK 6,260 for each complete month (for stays exceeding 30 days)
Denmark: DKK 350
Estonia: EUR 130.80
Finland: EUR 30
France: EUR 65 (if staying with a friend or family member or
staying in a hotel), EUR 120 (if having a partial hotel reservation), or EUR
120 (if having no accommodation arrangements)
Germany: EUR 45
Greece: EUR 50
Hungary: HUF 10,000
Iceland: ISK 4,000
Italy: EUR 296.60 (for stays of 1 to 5 days), EUR 44.93 (for
stays of 6 to 10 days), EUR 51.64 and EUR 36.67 (daily sum per person) (for
stays of 11 to 20 days), or EUR 206.58 and EUR 27.89 (daily sum per person)
(for stays of more than 20 days)
Latvia: EUR 14
Liechtenstein: CHF 100
Lithuania: EUR 40
Luxembourg: EUR 75
Malta: EUR 48
Netherlands: EUR 55
Norway: NOK 500
Poland: PLN 200
Portugal: EUR 75
Slovakia: EUR 55
Slovenia: EUR 55
Spain: EUR 100
Sweden: SEK 450
Switzerland: CHF 100
These requirements are subject to change, so it's advisable
to check with the embassy or consulate of the specific Schengen country you
plan to visit for the most up-to-date information on visa application
requirements.
Source: Pakistan Observer