KARACHI – German Consulate in Sindh capital temporarily halted its services for non-EU citizens, citing security reasons.
The consulate made the announcement in a social media post that it will no longer process new visa applications for non-EU nationals until further notice.
German Embassy mentioned that arrangements have been made for non-EU nationals who have already had their visas processed to collect them. The sudden closure of visa services caused uncertainty among many Pakistanis regarding their visa applications and travel plans.
As Pakistanis are looking for more details, German Embassy has not shared any details about security issues. The suspension of services is expected to impact a wide range of individuals, including students, business travelers, and tourists who rely on the consulate for visa services.
Furthermore, consulate not provided timeline for when services might resume, advising affected parties to monitor their official communication channels for updates.
German Embassy Fee in Pakistan
Category | Fee (EUR) | Fee (PKR) |
---|---|---|
Schengen visa / Short-term visa | 90€ | 28,080 PKR |
Schengen visa (children less than 12) | 45€ | 14,040 PKR |
Airport transit | 90€ | 28,080 PKR |
National German Long Term Visa | 75€ | 23,400 PKR |
Children aged 0-17 for family reunion | 37.50€ | 11,700 PKR |
Spouses/children of citizens of the EU | Exempted | Exempted |
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