EU Calls Pakistan’s Nearly 50% Schengen Visa Rejection Rate ‘Too Much’
European Union Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner has called Pakistan’s nearly 50% Schengen visa rejection rate “too … Read More The post EU Calls Pakistan’s Nearly 50% Schengen Visa Rejection Rate ‘Too Much’ appeared first on ProPakistani .
EU Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner has labeled Pakistan's nearly 50% Schengen visa rejection rate as "too much," emphasizing the need for both countries to address the issue. During his inaugural visit to Pakistan, Brunner highlighted that the quality of documents submitted by Pakistani applicants must be improved, while the EU also needed to facilitate legal travel.
He stated that the European Union must "do a better job" regarding visa access. The commissioner attributed the high refusal rate to the quality of visa application documents and stressed that both parties needed to work on the matter. Brunner also acknowledged the challenges Pakistanis face in securing visa appointments, describing the process as frustrating for those seeking legal travel to the EU.
He clarified that while visa decisions primarily lie with individual member states, the European Commission was striving to enhance coordination and expedite the process through its visa strategy. Additionally, Brunner warned young Pakistanis against relying on human smugglers, warning that routes through the Gulf countries, Egypt, and Libya toward Italy and Greece are particularly hazardous. He urged them to prioritize education, skill development, and legal avenues to Europe.
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