Original of current passport and copies of pages 1 and 2

Previous passports in full copy

Your passport needs to be valid for at least three months after the end of the desired visa.

All passports must be signed by the holder. Unsigned passports are invalid under Pakistani law and cannot receive visa.

You can only be considered for a multiple entry visa of longer duration, if your passport has a long additional validity.

If any of your previous passports has been lost, provide a police report with English or German translation.

If you have received any visa on paper (not in your passport), please also provide a copy.

Signed original, printed from the system.

You must fill out your application on the Videx online application system, then print out and sign.

Original

Please follow the examples of passport photographs

The photographs must not be older than six months.

One photograph must be stapled on the application form and a further photograph attached with a paper clip.

Signed original and one copy

A list of health insurance companies in Pakistan that comply with Schengen standards can be found at the link.

Your minimum insurance cover must be € 30000. Your policy must cover all Schengen countries not only Germany.

Original

Invitation letter from the company or organisation in Germany, not older than 3 months, on company or organisation letterhead. The invitation letter must give the identity of person invited (name, position), the purpose of the visit (e.g. meetings, conference, factory visits) and a detailed itinerary.

The letter must append:

• A nommercial register extract (“Handelsregisterauszug”) of the inviting company;
• the authorisation of the undersigned to approve the invitation to Germany; and
• a passport copy of the undersigned.

Trade fair exhibitors must provide copies of stall rental confirmation, invoice and proof of payment for renting the stall. Note that full proof of payment must be provided also for applications through TDAP.

Trade fair visitors must provide entrance tickets for the trade fair. If advance purchase of tickets is not possible, confirmation from the fair organiser must be provided that a ticket is only available upon arrival at the fair grounds.

Copy / printout

Hotel bookings must be provided for the whole duration of the intended stay and include the full address of the hotel.

Copy / printout

Please provide confirmed round trip tickets covering the duration of your stay.

Original

The business reference letter must be issued by your company in Pakistan. It must include:

• your designation or position;
• the purpose of the business trip;
• the duration of the business trip;
• permission for the business trip; and
• confirmation whether your company will cover the travel expenses and accommodation.

Original

If applicable, a letter from a Chamber of Commerce & Industry, confirming the membership of your company in Pakistan.

Copy

Checks are run against the system for any refusals. Failure to disclose a refusal contitutes fraud and is an automatic grounds for refusing the visa.

FRC (Family Registration Certificate)

Marriage Certificate (if applicable), Birth Certificate (for minor applicants)

Original

Certificates are provided by NADRA in English language

Signed original

You can download a template to complete here

Signed original

You can download a template to complete here

Copy

You must at least provide:

• Bank statements of the past six months; and
• Salary slips of the last three months.

Disclosing your financial position is central for the success of your application. If you feel that the above documents do not reflect your financial resources, you can also provide documents such as pension books, investment certificates or property documents. Always include English translations where applicable.

Copy

You must at least provide:

• Company bank statements of the past six months; and
• Acknowledgments of tax returns from the Federal Board of Revenue for the last two fiscal years before the application date.

You can also provide any other documents that show the company's good standing, business dealings and financial well-being, such as bills of lading for the latest shipments to Europe.

Printout

You have received the appointment email to your email address registered with the Embassy. Your printout must show that email address.