The Government of Sweden Monday announced the resumption of visa services in Islamabad following the Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan and Sweden, held in Stockholm on July 2nd.

The decision will help Pakistanis who want to visit Sweden for short trips, according to a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Pakistan welcomed this positive step, saying it shows stronger ties between the two countries.

From July 7th, Pakistani citizens can apply for a Schengen visa from inside Pakistan to visit Sweden for up to 90 days.

The Pakistani team at 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 Sweden’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.