Germany EU Blue Card from Pakistan
The EU Blue Card is for qualified work in Germany. You need a degree that is recognised or comparable in Germany, a job offer or contract that meets the Blue Card salary threshold, and a national visa applied for through the Consular Services Portal. After arrival, you apply to the foreigners’ authority for the Blue Card itself. The main fee is €75 (about PKR 23,300).
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At a glance
- Main fee
- €75 (about PKR 23,300)
- Processing time
- Varies, see below
- Documents
- 9 on the list
- You usually need a recognised university degree. Some IT specialists can qualify through experience.
- Your job offer must meet a minimum salary, which is updated every year.
- Your degree may need to be checked for recognition in Germany.
Fees
| Fee | Official amount | About in PKR |
|---|---|---|
| National visa fee | €75 | PKR 23,300 |
Rupee amounts are a guide only, at the mid-market rate on October 8, 2026 (1 EUR = PKR 310.37). Your bank and the visa centre use their own rates.
Check the amount on the official source.
Official fee pages:Visa and entry to Germany
Processing time
Not confirmed
Depends on appointment availability and whether the fast-track procedure is used.
Official source: German Embassy Islamabad and Consulate General KarachiDocuments you need
From our draft document list for this visa. Your own list depends on your situation, so check the official source.
Usually needed
Passport
Job offer / employment contract
Signed contract or binding job offer with salary.
Degree certificate
Degree certificate (HEC-attested; Germany accepts neither apostilles nor legalisation of Pakistani documents) and transcripts.
Curriculum vitae
Health insurance certificate
Health insurance until your employment-based cover starts.
Passport-size photograph (destination specification)
Biometric photo.
Needed in some situations
Proof of recognition (anabin printouts, ZAB statement or recognition notice)
anabin printout or ZAB statement of comparability.
Employer reference or leave letter (NOC)
Experience letters (IT specialists without a degree).
Polio vaccination certificate (NIMS/NADRA)
Pakistan exit requirement, not a visa document: when you leave Pakistan you must show a NIMS/NADRA vaccination certificate including polio (the old paper card is no longer accepted, and since 14 September 2026 airports check a NADRA-integrated vaccination record). Verify current rules.
Where to apply in Pakistan
Which mission takes your application depends on where you live in Pakistan.
The official page for this visa is dated Jun 20, 2025:Work visa: employment, training or jobseekerWe last checked it on Oct 7, 2026. Until this list is verified, follow that page where the two differ.
German Embassy Islamabad
EmbassyRamna 5, Diplomatic Enclave, Islamabad
Takes applications from Islamabad Capital Territory, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Including the former FATA, now part of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Ways to apply
Online portalConsular Services Portal: work and jobseeker visas
Apply and upload your documents online. A visa officer screens them, then invites you to an appointment or asks for more documents. Covers the EU Blue Card, skilled workers and the Opportunity Card.
Open the official pageOfficial source: Work visa: employment, training or jobseeker
Visa questions go by email to visainfo@isla.diplo.de; questions about the status of an application are not answered. Appointments are only given online, never by phone or email. The honorary consul in Lahore does not take visa applications.
German Consulate General Karachi
Consulate92-A/7, Block 5, Clifton, Karachi
Takes applications from Sindh, Balochistan.
Ways to apply
Online portalConsular Services Portal: work and jobseeker visas
Apply and upload your documents online. A visa officer screens them, then invites you to an appointment or asks for more documents. Covers the EU Blue Card, skilled workers and the Opportunity Card.
Open the official pageOfficial source: Work visa: employment, training or jobseeker
The visa section answers phone questions only on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 to 12:00, on the number its page gives. Missing documents go in the mailbox at the barrier, marked with your application number.
How to apply, step by step
Check your degree
Your degree must be recognised or comparable (anabin H+ and degree listed, or a ZAB statement).
anabin: assessment of foreign qualificationsJob offer
Get a job offer or contract that meets the salary threshold.
EU Blue CardApply for the national visa
Apply through the Consular Services Portal; employers can also use the fast-track procedure for skilled workers.
Consular Services Portal (online visa applications)Arrive and get the Blue Card
After arrival, register your address and apply to the foreigners' authority for the Blue Card.
EU Blue Card
Questions people ask
How much does a Germany EU Blue Card cost from Pakistan?
National visa fee: €75 (about PKR 23,300). Fees change, so check the official fee page before you pay.
Visa and entry to Germany (opens in a new tab)How long does a Germany EU Blue Card take from Pakistan?
Depends on appointment availability and whether the fast-track procedure is used.
German Embassy Islamabad and Consulate General Karachi (opens in a new tab)What documents do I need for a Germany EU Blue Card from Pakistan?
The usual documents are: Passport, Job offer / employment contract, Degree certificate, Curriculum vitae, Health insurance certificate, and Passport-size photograph (destination specification). Depending on your situation, you may also need: Proof of recognition (anabin printouts, ZAB statement or recognition notice), Employer reference or leave letter (NOC), and Polio vaccination certificate (NIMS/NADRA).
Where do I apply for a Germany EU Blue Card in Pakistan?
German Embassy Islamabad takes applications from Islamabad Capital Territory, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir. German Consulate General Karachi takes applications from Sindh and Balochistan.
Can I get a Germany Blue Card without a degree?
Usually you need a degree that is recognised or comparable in Germany. IT specialists without a degree are the exception: they show their professional experience with experience letters instead.
EU Blue Card (opens in a new tab)Does Germany accept an apostille on Pakistani documents?
No. Germany objected to Pakistan joining the Apostille Convention, so Pakistani apostilles are not accepted, and the German missions in Pakistan do not legalise Pakistani documents. Degrees need HEC attestation plus proof of recognition; matric and intermediate certificates should be board-verified and IBCC-attested.
German Embassy Islamabad and Consulate General Karachi (opens in a new tab)