Pakistan: German Consulate in Karachi resumes services for non-EU citizens

Dubai: The Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Karachi has resumed all services for non-EU citizens, days after abruptly suspending operations on July 28.

In an official statement on Monday, the consulate confirmed that visa services and other consular operations for non-EU nationals are fully functional.

“The Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Karachi has resumed normal operations for non-EU citizens,” it said.

What happened?

On June 28, the consulate announced an indefinite suspension of services for non-EU citizens due to unspecified reasons. All confirmed visa appointments were cancelled without rescheduling, and applicants were advised to re-register through the appointment system.

Key points from the June 28 notice:

• All services for non-EU citizens were suspended

• All confirmed appointments were cancelled

• No rescheduling was offered; fresh registration was required

The recent resumption restores visa processing and other services to regular status. The consulate thanked the public for their patience during the disruption. The consulate expressed gratitude to the public for their patience during the suspension.