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German Consulate Halts Visa Services in Karachi for Non-EU Citizens
- On July 29, 2025, the German Consulate in Karachi announced a halt to all consular and visa-related procedures for individuals who are not citizens of the European Union, effective until further updates.
- The suspension affects all applicants from outside the European Union and includes those who had booked visa appointments, which have now been cancelled with no plans for rescheduling.
- Applicants impacted by the suspension are encouraged to register again via the consulate’s online appointment system once operations recommence, with the consulate committing to provide updates as the situation develops.
- At the beginning of July, Sweden restarted its visa operations in Islamabad following bilateral talks on July 2, enabling Pakistani citizens to apply for Schengen visas for stays of up to 90 days starting from July 7.
- The German consulate's suspension amid tightening policies, including recent US rules requiring public social media accounts for certain student visa applicants, suggests stricter screening measures remain in place for Pakistani nationals.
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German Consulate in Karachi Halts Visa Services for Non-EU Citizens
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Earlier this month, Sweden had resumed visa services in Islamabad after the Bilateral Political Consultations between the foreign ministries of Pakistan and Sweden, held in Stockholm on July 2. World News | German Consulate in Karachi Halts Visa Services for Non-EU Citizens.
German Consulate in Karachi halts visa services for non-EU citizens - The Tribune
Earlier this month, Sweden had resumed visa services in Islamabad after the Bilateral Political Consultations between the foreign ministries of Pakistan and Sweden, held in Stockholm on July 2.
Germany's Karachi consulate halts services for non-EU citizens
The German flag is seen outside Germany's Bundestag, the lower house of parliament. in Berlin, Germany. — Reuters/FileKARACHI: The German Consulate in Karachi has indefinitely suspended all consular services for non-European Union nationals, including those with confirmed visa appointments,...
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