Germany visit visa from Pakistan (Schengen short stay)
A Germany visit visa is a Schengen short-stay visa for up to 90 days when Germany is your main destination. You register free on the online waiting list of the Embassy in Islamabad or the Consulate General in Karachi, fill in the Videx form, and bring your documents in the listed order with proof of EUR 45 a day or a host's letter of obligation. The main fee is €90 (about PKR 27,900). Decisions usually take 14 days.
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At a glance
- Main fee
- €90 (about PKR 27,900)
- Processing time
- 14 days
- Documents
- 14 on the list
- Register free on the online waiting list of the Embassy in Islamabad or the Consulate General in Karachi.
- Show EUR 45 a day for your stay, or a host's formal letter of obligation.
- Health insurance of at least EUR 30,000 covering every Schengen country.
Fees
| Fee | Official amount | About in PKR |
|---|---|---|
| Visa fee (12 and over)Paid in cash at the counter, in rupees at the current rate. | €90 | PKR 27,900 |
| Visa fee (children 6 to 11)Paid in cash at the counter, in rupees. The page says "children age 6 to 12"; the EU Visa Code sets the reduced fee from 6 to under 12. Children under 6 pay nothing. | €45 | PKR 14,000 |
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: general information, fees and processing times
Processing time
Usually 14 days
Usually about 14 calendar days from the application, longer in peak season. Getting an appointment from the waiting list comes first and can take much longer.
Official source: Visa: general information, fees and processing timesDocuments 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
Current and all earlier passports, each signed by you (unsigned Pakistani passports cannot get a visa), valid at least three months beyond the visa; plus copies of pages 1 and 2. If an earlier passport was lost, a police report with an English or German translation.
Visa application form (signed)
The Videx form, printed from the system with its barcode and signed. Also the lists of your children and of relatives living abroad (templates on the page), and the printout of your appointment email.
Passport-size photograph (destination specification)
Two biometric passport photos, not older than six months: one stapled to the form, one clipped.
Travel medical insurance (Schengen: at least EUR 30,000 cover)
Health insurance of at least EUR 30,000 covering every Schengen country, not only Germany: signed original and a copy. The page links insurers in Pakistan that meet the standard.
Return ticket reservation and accommodation booking
Hotel bookings with full addresses (or other accommodation) for the whole stay, a detailed itinerary, and confirmed return flight reservations.
Letter from your employer or university with permission for the trip (NOC)
Letter from your employer or university (business trips: a business reference letter from your company) with your position, how long you have been there, and permission for the trip; for business, also its purpose, length and who pays.
Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC)
Copy of your CNIC.
Family Registration Certificate (NADRA)
NADRA Family Registration Certificate in English; also your marriage certificate if married, or the birth certificate for a child.
Bank statement / proof of funds
Bank statements for the past six months. You may add pension books, investment certificates or property documents, with English translations; if you have no salary, these show your means.
Needed in some situations
Invitation letter from host or business
Family or friends: your host's formal letter of obligation (Verpflichtungserklärung) from the Foreigners Office, under 6 months old, or an informal invitation signed by your host with copies of their passport, residence permit and registration. Business or events: the invitation from the company or organisation in Germany, under 3 months old, on letterhead, with its commercial register extract and the signatory's authority and passport copy; trade fair exhibitors also the stall rental, invoice, payment and exhibitor pass, visitors their entrance tickets.
Salary slips
Salary slips for the last three months.
FBR income tax return / wealth statement
Business trips: your company's financial evidence: its bank statements for the last six months and the FBR acknowledgements of its tax returns for the last two fiscal years; other proof of good standing (for example recent bills of lading to Europe) helps.
Letter from the treating hospital or clinic abroad
For treatment not available in Pakistan: the documents listed on the German Missions' medical treatment page.
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 Feb 19, 2026:Visa: short-term stay / SchengenWe last checked it on Oct 8, 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
In personOnline waiting list, then an appointment at the Embassy
Register on the Embassy's waiting list; appointments are given later in order of registration. Fill in the Videx online form and bring its print-out with the barcode. A short-stay visa usually takes about 14 calendar days from the appointment. Registration is free: anyone asking for money for it is a fraudster.
Open the official pageOfficial source: Visa: short-term stay / Schengen (appointments and waiting lists)
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
In personOnline waiting list, then an appointment at the Consulate General
Register on the Consulate General's waiting list with the details of your trip; appointments are given later in order of registration. Fill in the Videx online form and bring its print-out with the barcode. A short-stay visa usually takes about 14 calendar days from the appointment. Registration is free: you do not need an agent.
Open the official pageOfficial source: Visa: short-term stay / Schengen (appointments and waiting lists)
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
Register on the waiting list
Register free of charge on the online waiting list: the Embassy in Islamabad for Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Kashmir; the Consulate General in Karachi for Sindh and Balochistan. Appointments are given later, in order of registration. Registration is free: anyone asking for money for it is a fraudster.
Visa: short-term stay / Schengen (appointments and waiting lists)Fill in the Videx form
Fill in the Videx online application form, print it with its barcode and sign it. You can apply up to six months before you travel.
Visa: short-term stay / Schengen (appointments and waiting lists)Prepare documents in order
Current and earlier passports (signed, valid at least three months beyond the visa), the Videx form, two biometric photos, health insurance of at least EUR 30,000 covering every Schengen country, accommodation or an invitation, return flight reservations, a letter from your employer or university with permission for the trip, your CNIC and FRC, lists of your children and relatives abroad, earlier visas and refusals, six months of bank statements and three months of salary slips. Copies in A4, in the order the page lists.
Tourist visa: required documentsAppointment and decision
Bring everything to your appointment and pay the fee in cash, in rupees. The decision usually takes about 14 calendar days, longer in peak season. Since 1 July 2025 there is no objection (remonstration) to a refusal; you can apply again with better evidence.
Visa: general information, fees and processing times
Questions people ask
How much does a Germany visit visa cost from Pakistan?
Visa fee (12 and over): €90 (about PKR 27,900); Visa fee (children 6 to 11): €45 (about PKR 14,000). Fees change, so check the official fee page before you pay.
Visa: general information, fees and processing times (opens in a new tab)How long does a Germany visit visa take from Pakistan?
Decisions usually take 14 days. Usually about 14 calendar days from the application, longer in peak season. Getting an appointment from the waiting list comes first and can take much longer.
Visa: general information, fees and processing times (opens in a new tab)What documents do I need for a Germany visit visa from Pakistan?
The usual documents are: Passport, Visa application form (signed), Passport-size photograph (destination specification), Travel medical insurance (Schengen: at least EUR 30,000 cover), Return ticket reservation and accommodation booking, Letter from your employer or university with permission for the trip (NOC), Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC), Family Registration Certificate (NADRA), and Bank statement / proof of funds. Depending on your situation, you may also need: Invitation letter from host or business, Salary slips, FBR income tax return / wealth statement, Letter from the treating hospital or clinic abroad, and Polio vaccination certificate (NIMS/NADRA).
Where do I apply for a Germany visit visa 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.
How do I get an appointment for a Germany visa in Pakistan?
Register on the online waiting list: the Embassy in Islamabad for Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir, the Consulate General in Karachi for Sindh and Balochistan. Registration is free and you do not need an agent; anyone asking for money for it is a fraudster.
Visa: short-term stay / Schengen (appointments and waiting lists) (opens in a new tab)How much bank balance do I need for a Germany visit visa?
Germany's reference amount is EUR 45 per person per day of the stay. Show bank statements for the past six months and three months of salary slips; a host's formal letter of obligation (Verpflichtungserklärung) can cover your costs.
Reference amounts required for the crossing of the external borders (table of 8 June 2026) (opens in a new tab)How long does a Germany visit visa take?
Usually about 14 calendar days from the appointment, longer in peak season. Getting the appointment from the waiting list comes first and can take much longer.
Visa: general information, fees and processing times (opens in a new tab)Can I appeal a refused Germany visit visa?
Since 1 July 2025 the German missions no longer offer the voluntary objection (remonstration). You can apply again with better evidence; the refusal letter also explains the legal remedy, usually a court action in Berlin within a month (check your letter).
Visa: general information, fees and processing times (opens in a new tab)