KARACHI: The Consulate General of Germany in Karachi has temporarily suspended all visa and consular services for non-European Union (EU) citizens, including those with already confirmed appointments.
In an official statement , the consulate announced that all confirmed visa appointments for non-EU nationals have been canceled and will not be rescheduled at this time. Applicants are advised to re-register through the online system once services resume.
The notice, which has also been posted on the consulate’s website, did not specify how long the suspension will remain in place. The German Embassy in Islamabad has not issued a similar announcement.
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The consulate expressed regret over the inconvenience and assured that further updates will be shared when available.
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This development comes amid broader changes in visa policies by Western missions in Pakistan. Last month, the United States consulates in Karachi and Lahore directed all F, M, and J visa applicants to make their social media profiles public for background checks. The policy follows similar instructions earlier issued by the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi.
Meanwhile, Sweden has recently resumed its visa services in Islamabad after a temporary halt.
