There’s welcome news for Pakistanis planning to travel to Germany, as the German Consulate in Karachi has officially resumed its visa services.

The service, which had been temporarily halted since July 28 due to “unavoidable reasons,” will be available to applicants from Tuesday, August 5.

Visa section reopens for Pakistani applicants

According to an official announcement posted by the German Consulate Karachi on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), all visa-related operations will now continue as usual.

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“Visa service from the German Consulate will resume on August 5,” the post confirmed. “Applicants can now submit their documents for processing.”

📣 Important Update! #GermanyConsulateKarachi #DiplomaticServices #VisaServices #VisaUpdate pic.twitter.com/SoGq93PFp7
— German Consulate General Karachi (@GermanyinKHI) August 4, 2025

Services for non-European citizens also restored

The consulate clarified that visa services for non-European citizens have also been restored and will remain operational going forward. The pause in service was described as temporary, and no long-term disruptions are expected.

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On July 28, the consulate announced the suspension of visa services for non-European citizens, citing security concerns.

This decision was communicated through a statement released on the consulate’s social media platforms. The consulate clarified that Pakistani citizens who have already had their visas processed will still be able to collect them from the consulate. However, new visa applications from non-European nationals will not be processed until further notice.

The sudden closure left many Pakistani citizens, including students, business travellers, and tourists, uncertain about their travel plans and visa applications.